The Regional Ecological Summit (RES) 2026

The Regional Ecological Summit (RES) 2026 will take place on April 22-24 bringing together around 1,500 participants from government bodies across the region, international organizations, development institutions, experts, businesses and civil society.

The forum seeks to address regional solutions to climate and environmental challenges in partnership with the United Nations. 

The initiative was announced by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in 2023 and was reaffirmed at the 80th session in 2025. 

The summit aims to develop agreed-upon, actionable solutions and mechanisms that reflect a regional approach to addressing climate and environmental challenges, including the tragedy of the Aral Sea - now a global symbol of environmental degradation - and the continued decline in the level of the Caspian Sea.

Additional details can be found on the official website of the RES 2026 - https://res2026.kz/en