MONDAY, 03.11.2026 /Khovar National Information Agency/. A conference was held today in Dushanbe on the priority of Tajikistan within the framework of the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31) and the presentation of Tajikistan's Nationally Determined Contribution 3.0 (NDC 3.0), informs the correspondent of Khovar National Information Agency.
The conference was attended by representatives of international organizations and development partners, the scientific community and public organizations. The Chairman of the Environmental Protection Committee under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, Bahadur Sheralizoda, stated that the main purpose of the conference is to discuss the position and priorities of Tajikistan on the eve of the COP31 Conference, as well as the presentation of the country's third Nationally Determined Contribution.
Bahadur Sheralizoda commented on Tajikistan's global initiatives in the field of water, climate and protection of glaciers, adding that most of Tajikistan's territory is mountainous, and glaciers are the main source of the country's water resources. The rapid melting of glaciers and the increased risk of natural disasters, including floods, landslides and droughts, have serious impacts on agriculture, hydropower, water resources and food security. Therefore, Tajikistan pays special attention to the issue of glacier protection and sustainable management of water resources in the international arena.
At the same time, the participants of the conference emphasized that in order to implement the planned goals, it is necessary to strengthen inter-departmental cooperation, attract investments and support international partners.
The conference was devoted to the presentation of the climate priority of the Republic of Tajikistan within the framework of COP31, as well as the review of the document NDC 3.0, which defines the country's national climate goals until 2035, measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change.
Chairman of the Environmental Protection Committee under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, Bahadur Sheralizoda, emphasized the importance of transition from defining climate goals to their practical implementation. It was said that the approval of NDC 3.0 by the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan on October 16, 2026 is considered an important step in strengthening the country's national climate commitments. According to this document, Tajikistan intends to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 10 percent by 2030 and by 15 percent by 2035 compared to the level of 1990. If necessary international financial and technological support is available, these indicators can be increased to 25 and 40 percent, respectively.
"The approval of NDC 3.0 is not the end of the work, but the beginning of a more important stage - its practical implementation. The identified goals should be reflected in the sectoral programs, regional development plans and investment priorities. The effectiveness of the climate policy should be evaluated not by the number of prepared documents, but by the actual results for the economy and the population," said Bahadur Sheralizoda.
It was also emphasized that the total amount of funding required for the implementation of the planned measures of NDC 3.0 in the period 2026-2035, depending on the implementation scenario, is from 20 to 22.5 billion US dollars. In this context, the attraction of domestic and international funds, including preferential financing, grants, modern technologies and private sector investment was considered important.
At the conference, the main areas of NDC 3.0 implementation, monitoring and reporting mechanisms, as well as further steps to fulfill the country's climate obligations were discussed. Special attention was paid to the development process of Biennial Transparency Report (BTR), National Climate Change Adaptation Plan (NAP) and National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP).
As part of the event, the official ceremony of handing over the NDC 3.0 document by the United Nations Development Program to the Environmental Protection Committee under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan was held. It was considered a symbol of partnership and the beginning of a new phase of joint responsibility in the implementation of the country's climate goals.
The conference provided a basis for strengthening inter-agency cooperation, exchange of views and coordination of further actions in the direction of the implementation of Tajikistan's climate policy and the country's readiness to participate in COP31, which will be held from November 9 to 20 in Antalya, Turkey.
Marzia SAIDZODA,
Khovar National Information Agency
PHOTO: Environmental Protection Committee under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan
Translated automatically from Tajik.
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