Bishkek, Nov. 7, 2025. /Kabar/. Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic Edil Baisalov is participating in the Climate Summit of World Leaders, as part of the 30th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30) in Belém, Brazil.
In his speech, Baisalov noted that Kyrgyzstan has been a global leader in reducing greenhouse gas emissions since 1990, despite limited resources. He reaffirmed the country's commitment to implementing its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC-3) reducing emissions by 18% by 2030 and up to 30% with international support as well as achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
Deputy Cabinet of Ministers praised Azerbaijan's presidency of COP29 and the adoption of the Baku-Belém roadmap, which outlines priorities for equitable climate finance. He emphasized that this document, for the first time, placed mountain ecosystems on a par with forests and oceans, recognizing their key importance for the planet's water and climate security.
"As noted in the Baku-Belém Roadmap, mountain ecosystems are vital for water, biodiversity, and cultural heritage, but remain the least funded. Kyrgyzstan calls for their special status to be recognized and for priority funding to be provided for adaptation and sustainable development programs in mountain regions," stated Edil Baisalov.
He emphasized that mountainous countries need international support for adaptation, climate change mitigation, and green economy development.
Edil Baisalov also recalled that Kyrgyz Republic will host the Second Global Mountain Summit in 2027 in Bishkek, and invited all countries to support the initiative to establish a permanent dialogue on mountains and climate within the UNFCCC.
For reference: UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) will be held from November 10 to 21, 2025, in Belém, Brazil. It will bring together heads of state and government, ministers, and representatives of international organizations and civil society.
The focus will be on implementing the Paris Agreement, mobilizing climate finance, and strengthening adaptation and emission reduction measures.