The Regional Climate Technology Centre for Central Asia presented within COP31

On 13 November 2026, at the Pavilion of Turkmenistan, within the framework of the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31) in Antalya, a thematic session was held: “From innovation to practical action: establishing the Regional Climate Technology Centre for Central Asia.”

The event was organized by the Turkmen side together with UN system agencies, with the participation of representatives of the Central Asian states, international organizations and development partners.

During the session, the concept of establishing the Regional Climate Technology Centre for Central Asia was presented. The initiative was put forward by Turkmenistan and has received the support of the states of the region, as reflected in a number of bilateral and multilateral documents.

Special attention was paid to the statement by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Hero-Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, made during the COP31 Leaders’ Summit, that the Centre will start its work in early 2027.

Within the event, the head of the Department of International Organizations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan presented the main areas of the Centre’s activities. The Centre will be located in Ashgabat. It was noted that its work will be aimed at introducing modern climate technologies, developing scientific and technical cooperation and attracting international financing for regional projects.

During the panel discussion, representatives of the Central Asian countries, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and other international bodies exchanged views on the priority areas of the Centre’s work, its institutional development and the expansion of international partnership.

Special attention was paid to the rational use of water resources, the introduction of climate-resilient technologies, strengthening regional capacity and preparing joint projects.

At the end of the session, the importance of continuing regional consultations and practical interaction with international partners was stressed, with the aim of ensuring that the Centre starts its work in 2027.

The event became an important step in promoting Turkmenistan’s initiative, aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and jointly addressing climate challenges in Central Asia.