Uzbekistan will present its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) at the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (COP31). As part of this document, the country has set a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions per unit of GDP by 50% compared to 2010 levels by 2035.
According to the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change of Uzbekistan, the conference will take place in Antalya, Turkey, from November 9 to 20.
At COP31, Uzbekistan will present its national strategies to achieve this goal. The main focus will be on developing green energy, increasing energy efficiency, implementing modern technologies, and strengthening the resilience of economic sectors to climate change.
One of Uzbekistan's key activities at the conference will be the discussion of climate migration and international cooperation. At a high-level event in the national pavilion, the impact of climate change on migration, the protection of vulnerable groups, and efforts to enhance regional climate resilience will be examined.
Organizers plan to adopt a declaration on climate migration from countries in Central Asia and the South Caucasus, which will be named the Silk Road Declaration. Furthermore, Uzbekistan will showcase initiatives under its nationwide 'Yashil Maqon' (Green Space) program and plans for creating forest plantations on the dried bed of the Aral Sea. Topics such as combating desertification, biodiversity conservation, and developing a circular economy will also be addressed.
The national pavilion will serve as a showcase for the country's achievements and prospective projects in climate action, environmental protection, and sustainable development. It will also be a platform for attracting new international partners and financial resources. The committee is preparing the pavilion's program and international meetings in cooperation with partner organizations.
According to the committee, participation in the conference will expand Uzbekistan's opportunities to obtain climate financing, develop joint projects, and strengthen environmental sustainability.