“Kyrgyzstan, as a mountainous country, considers the preservation of mountain ecosystems a shared responsibility of all states,” noted Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov today, September 24, speaking at a special event on climate change at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York.

In his speech, the Head of State emphasized that Kyrgyzstan is committed to fulfilling its obligations within the framework of the global climate agenda.

He noted that last week the document on the Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to fulfill the country’s commitments to combat climate change was adopted.

It includes measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adaptation, including efficient use of water resources, strengthening energy security, developing green transport and sustainable agricultural development.

Sadyr Japarov emphasized that by 2030, Kyrgyzstan intends to reduce emissions by 16 percent compared to the business-as-usual scenario, and by 44 percent with international support.

The President announced that renewable energy projects, including the construction of hydroelectric power plants, are being implemented to achieve these goals. Specifically, a project to build one of the region’s largest hydroelectric power plants, Kambar-Ata-1, has begun jointly with neighboring countries.

The head of state proposed considering the possibility of restructuring the state’s external debt by exchanging it for funding specific “green” projects.

He also announced that the country is establishing a Climate Trust Fund, the funds of which will be directed toward environmental projects and the sustainable development of mountain regions.

In this regard, the Head of State invited investors to invest in the country’s “green” initiatives.

“Mountains provide humanity with vital ecosystem services such as food, biodiversity and energy.

“And the rivers that originate in the mountains create living conditions for almost two billion people,” the Head of State emphasized.

The President also noted that mountain ecosystems, including glaciers, are increasingly exposed to the serious consequences of climate change.

In this case, he reaffirmed Kyrgyzstan’s commitment to international cooperation and called on countries to join the Declaration on Climate, Mountains and Glaciers and to become members of the Mountain Negotiating Group under the Convention on Climate Change.

In conclusion, Sadyr Japarov stated that Kyrgyzstan fully supports the continuation of the dialogue on mountains and climate within the UN. He also emphasized that to preserve mountain ecosystems and ensure the future of all humanity, it is necessary to unite efforts in the fight against global warming.

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