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First Consultation
First Regional Consultation
on Preparations for RES 2026
Almaty, Kazakhstan
March 13, 2025
on Preparations for RES 2026
Almaty, Kazakhstan
March 13, 2025
The Regional Ecological Summit 2026 was initiated by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym‑Jomart Tokayev, and is designed to bring together the countries of Central Asia to develop joint solutions to climate change, in partnership with the United Nations. This is not just a high-level event — it is a two-year process launched in 2024, culminating in the Summit in 2026, where coordinated ecological initiatives and regional cooperation mechanisms will be presented.
At the heart of this initiative lies the concept of "Bir Tamyr" ("One Root"). The word tamyr exists in nearly all languages of the region and carries deep imagery — the roots of nature, the veins of the earth, the vessels of culture. It is a metaphor of connection, resilience, and shared heritage, uniting Central Asia not by political borders but by meaning, memory, and vision for the future.
The Regional Ecological Summit reflects this image: one region – shared challenges – collective action. It will bring together governments, international organizations, the scientific community, businesses, civil society, and youth to build a foundation for a common, ecologically sustainable future.
The 2026 Regional Ecological Summit, in partnership with the UN, serves as a platform for Central Asian countries to come together and develop coordinated climate and ecological solutions.
Preparations began in 2024 and include a series of regional consultations to develop concrete initiatives and mechanisms for joint action. The Summit will serve as the culmination of this process and provide political momentum for the region’s environmental agenda.
The initiative builds upon existing national efforts and enhances them with a regional dimension. At its core is a shared ecological agenda, including updated climate goals for Central Asian countries, to be presented in 2025.
Expected outcomes include the launch of a Regional Program to support ecological research, the strengthening of interstate cooperation, and a common framework for implementing environmental solutions across the region.
The Regional Ecological Summit will unite Central Asian countries to jointly develop sustainable and economically efficient solutions in energy and climate policy, aiming to reduce emissions and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Collective action on climate risk protection, glacier preservation, and enhanced regional knowledge sharing, best practices, and technologies for community and ecosystem adaptation to climate change.
Ensuring food security and promoting sustainable agri-systems through regional cooperation, recognizing agriculture’s vulnerability to environmental risks and the need for coordinated action in land, water, and energy management..
Promotion of circular economy principles, reduction of air pollution and dust storms, and the advancement of waste processing systems.
Joint efforts to protect ecosystems, preserve biodiversity, manage water resources, and address the environmental challenges of the Aral and Caspian seas.
Development of green finance, technology transfer, and participation in the market mechanisms of the Paris Agreement.
Support for vulnerable groups, job creation, gender equality, and workforce retraining.
Environmental education, digital solutions, and the use of AI tools for sustainable resource management.
A series of regional consultations shaping common approaches and priorities for Central Asia ahead of the Regional Environmental Summit 2026.
Reports and Materials on the Preparation for the RES 2026
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