Opening of the Central Asian Conference on Climate Change (CACCC-2026): “NDC 3.0: From Commitments to Action”

Heads of relevant government bodies and international organizations discussed key priorities of climate policy, financing needs, and opportunities to strengthen the implementation of NDC 3.0.

Representatives of Central Asian countries noted the consistent implementation of their commitments under the Paris Agreement, including the updated nationally determined contribution (NDC 3.0) for the period up to 2035.

NDC 3.0 is not only a system of benchmarks, but also a concrete action agenda that requires effective tools for sustainable financing and coordination across economic sectors.

“In Kazakhstan, a roadmap is being developed for implementing the strategy to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. It envisagesintegration of climate solutions into all key sectors of the economy and the mobilization of resources for the transition to low-carbon development,” said Vice Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mansur Oshurbayev.

For more than 10 years, an emissions trading system has been operating in Kazakhstan. The system continues to be improved, including through the adoption of international practices and approaches of the European Union.

“This is important both for the development of the domestic carbon market and for adaptation to new external requirements, including carbon regulation,” Oshurbayev added.

Representatives of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan spoke about the consistent implementation of NDC 3.0 in their countries.