Bishkek, Nov. 10, 2026 /Kabar/. On November 9, the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31) opened in Antalya, Turkiye. The event brought together delegations from over 190 countries, representatives of international organizations, and other participants in the global climate process.
The opening ceremony was attended by Dinara Kemelova, Special Representative of the President of Kyrgyzstan for the "Mountain Agenda"; Akyl Toktobaev, Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision; and Ruslan Kazakbaev, Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Turkiye.
At the opening of the plenary session, the presidency of the Conference transitioned from Brazil to Turkiye and Australia. They will lead the COP31 process during the upcoming period.
A significant outcome of Kyrgyzstan’s preparatory and diplomatic efforts was the successful advancement of the integration of mountain-related issues into the COP31 agenda. The outcome of the negotiations includes provisions for a series of dialogues on mountains and climate to be held during the 2027 and 2028 sessions of the subsidiary bodies of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (SB66 and SB68). Furthermore, mountain-related issues will be addressed within the dialogue on research under the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA 66). In the context of COP31, high-level political consultations dedicated to mountain issues will be conducted under the leadership of the COP31 Presidency.
On November 9, Kyrgyzstan organized a thematic event titled "Strengthening the Resilience of Mountain Regions through Adaptation Finance," with the participation of Nepal, Bhutan, and other partners (ICIMOD, Zoï Environment Network, and the Mountain Partnership).
Special Representative Dinara Kemelova delivered statement, emphasizing the need to strengthen coordination among mountain countries and expand their access to climate finance. She also outlined Kyrgyzstan’s priority areas and initiatives, including the establishment of a fund for the preservation of Issyk-Kul lake and invited participants to attend the Second Global Mountain Summit, "Bishkek+25." A Leaders' Summit will be held on November 11–12 as part of the Conference. Adylbek Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, is scheduled to participate.
The event will continue until November 20 of this year.
Representatives from Kyrgyzstan's state bodies, as well as delegations from the business and public sectors, are also participating in the Conference.
