On November 5, a meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Sustainable Development of Central Asian Countries was held in Dushanbe, attended by the leadership of the environmental protection ministries of Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, as well as representatives of development partners: the German Agency for International Cooperation the Japan International Cooperation Agency the Regional Environmental Center for Central Asia, and the International Organization for Social Development of Central Asia, participating both in person and virtually.
The meeting was held on the sidelines of the Advisory Council of the International Aral Sea Rescue Fund and discussed issues such as Tajikistan’s contribution to the “Global Agenda 2030,” social support, access to sustainable development, environmental protection, natural ecosystems, preparations for the COP30 Conference under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and the role of the Commission in implementing medium-term environmental programs.
During the meeting, the Regional Center for Waste Management in Dushanbe was introduced, and its role in land management considering complex and climatic factors in Central Asia was highlighted as significant.
It was noted that, to reduce the negative impact of climate change on the social and economic sectors of the country, the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan is implementing the National Climate Adaptation Strategy until 2030.
It was emphasized that Tajikistan’s share of greenhouse gas emissions is minimal, and due to the low volume of such emissions, the country ranks 130th globally. Moreover, 98% of electricity in Tajikistan is produced by hydroelectric power plants, and the country ranks sixth in the world in terms of the share of “green energy.”
During the meeting, speakers highlighted the international initiatives of the Founder of Peace and National Unity, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, H.E. Emomali Rahmon, in protecting water resources and stressed the importance of continuing constructive cooperation to implement the global water and climate agenda.
