During the meeting, two important regional initiatives were discussed: the "Green Shield" and "Harmony with Nature for the Benefit of Sustainable Development in the Region." These initiatives are planned to be presented at RES-2026 for subsequent signing of a declaration and resolution.
Particular attention was paid to issues of biodiversity conservation at the transboundary level, restoration of forest ecosystems, including mountain forests and saxaul forests, as well as combating land degradation and desertification. Funding mechanisms necessary for these purposes were also discussed.
Participants emphasized that Central Asia possesses unique natural capital, including the ecosystems of the Tian Shan and Pamir-Alai mountains, as well as steppes, deserts, and wetlands, which are home to rare species such as the snow leopard, kiik, kulan, and argali. However, the region faces serious ecological and climate challenges that negatively impact food and water security, public health, and infrastructure resilience.
As a result of the meeting, a decision was made to refine the project documents, clarify the logic of expected outcomes, coordination mechanisms, and financial architecture for the successful presentation of ready-to-implement solutions at RES-2026.
