President of Uzbekistan Participates in Opening of Global Climate Summit in Antalya
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev participated in the opening of the Global Climate Summit in Antalya, which is being held as part of COP31.
The ceremony was also attended by heads of foreign states and governments, as well as leaders of international organizations and financial institutions. Following the opening, a joint photo session of the heads of delegations took place.
The summit is held under the slogan "On the Path to a Sustainable, Stable, and Just Future." Its participants are discussing the implementation of the Paris Agreement, the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, adaptation to the consequences of climate change, and the expansion of climate financing.
COP31 is taking place from November 9 to 20 in Antalya. Representatives of states, international organizations, business and scientific communities, as well as civil society are participating in the conference. One of the topics announced is the acceleration of the transition to a "green" economy.
As part of the summit, the regional program "Climate-Resilient Landscapes of Central Asia" (CLiCA) was launched. It was developed by Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan with the support of international partners. The program is designed for seven years, with a total funding volume of 264.4 million euros. Of this amount, 103.7 million euros are allocated for Uzbekistan.
The funds will be directed toward the restoration of forests and pastures, the introduction of climate-resilient agricultural methods, the rational use of natural resources, and expanding the opportunities for the rural population to adapt to climate change.
By 2035, Uzbekistan intends to reduce greenhouse gas emissions per unit of GDP by 50 percent compared to the 2010 level. The country joined the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in 1993 and became a participant in the Paris Agreement in 2018.
