The event will take place Ashgabat time, Turkmenistan (GMT+5).
Current time in Ashgabat: February 12, 2025 9:38:19

Since 2016, the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) has organized the Central Asia Climate Change Conference (CACCC) to facilitate regional dialogue on climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Building on the foundation laid by CACCC 2024, themed “Bridging Climate Goals with Action: Making Ambitions a Reality,” the upcoming CACCC 2025 will focus on “Achieving the Global Climate Finance Goal through Regional and National Actions in Central Asia.” This conference will emphasize the vital role of transformation into actions recently agreed on by the UNFCCC COP29 (COP29) New Collective Quantified Financial Goal (NCQG) and the pivotal role of regional collaboration in enhancing the climate resilience of Central Asia.

Central Asia’s region faces exceptional vulnerability to climate change, particularly in water and energy resources, agriculture, land management, and disaster risk reduction. Recent studies indicate that temperatures in Central Asia are rising faster than the global average, leading to increased desertification and glacial melt.

Scheduled for 13-15 May 2025, the 7th Central Asia Climate Change Conference (CACCC 2025) will align discussions with national, and regional priorities and global climate agendas set forth by UNFCCC COP29 and COP30. In particular, the decisions made at COP29 will have significant implications for Central Asia, particularly in the context of climate financing, Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), development and implementation of NAPs, and Regional Climate Change strategies.

The conference will spotlight the progress made by Central Asian countries in climate mitigation and adaptation efforts. Participants will delve into advancements related to the preparation of the next round of NDCs (NDC 3.0). Climate finance will be a cross-cutting theme of the conference. Discussions will focus on mobilizing sufficient funds, the prudent management of these resources, and the alignment of fiscal policies to achieve climate objectives. CACCC 2025 will also explore the potential of Central Asia to transition towards greener, cleaner, and more climate-resilient growth with ensuring water and energy security.

Goal:

The CACCC 2025 aims to catalyze a transformative dialogue that empowers Central Asian nations to enhance their resilience to climate change through strategic climate financing in line with NCQG, promotion innovative solutions, and collaborative partnerships. This conference aims to create actionable frameworks that align national priorities with regional and global climate agendas, particularly in light of the commitments established at COP29 and COP30.

Expected Outcomes:

●       Enhanced Climate Financing Mechanisms. Participants will discuss actionable strategies to mobilize climate finance, aiming for annual growth of regional climate funding by 25% over the next five years to cover urgent needs of Central Asian countries. The conference is expected to yield innovative financing models and partnerships that can effectively support both climate adaptation and mitigation initiatives, leading to increased investment across the region.

●       Showcasing Innovations in Climate Solutions. The conference will highlight successful case studies and innovative practices in climate resilience, particularly within water management, agriculture, and energy sectors. By creating a platform for sharing technological advancements, attendees will identify scalable solutions that can be implemented across Central Asia, fostering a culture of innovation in addressing climate challenges.

●       Strengthened Regional Collaboration. CACCC 2025 aims to strengthen frameworks for transboundary cooperation among Central Asian countries to tackle shared climate challenges effectively.

●       Alignment of National Policies with Global Agendas. The conference will encourage participating countries to assess approaches to update their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0) to align with global climate goals.

Additional information:

Vladimir Grebnev – CAREC Regional Climate Change Specialist, cc_specialist@carececo.org

https://carececo.org/en/main/activity/mettings/caccc-2025/