The Presidents of the Central Asian countries adopted a Declaration on cooperation in the field of ecology and Sustainable development

Within the framework of the 2026 Regional Environmental Summit held in Astana from April 22 to 24, the Heads of State of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan adopted the Declaration on Regional Cooperation in the Field of Ecology and Sustainable Development: "Environmental Cooperation in Central Asia."

By adopting this document, the Heads of State reaffirmed their commitment to intensifying efforts to develop joint regional positions and solutions within multilateral environmental processes. This includes consolidated positions on key international platforms regarding negotiations on climate change, glaciers, mountain ecosystems, biodiversity, chemical and waste management, combating plastic pollution, improving air quality, and addressing land degradation and desertification.

This Declaration will make a significant contribution to expanding partnership and mutual support among the Central Asian states to ensure environmental resilience, inclusive economic growth, and a sustainable future for current and future generations.

The full text of the Declaration is available here.

https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/1207282?lang=kk