Bishkek, Nov. 11, 2026 /Kabar/. On November 10, in Antalya, the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan hosted a thematic event focused on the development of organic agriculture, held as part of the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31).
According to the ministry, the event was opened by Deputy Minister Mirbek Duisheev, who outlined the country’s core state policies for developing organic agriculture, as well as the "Organic Territories" initiative.
In his remarks, the deputy minister emphasized the importance of expanding organic production for land restoration, the preservation of mountain ecosystems, and the sustainable use of natural resources. Particular attention was drawn to the Kyrgyz Republic’s Program for the Development of Organic Production for 2025–2029.
During the event, Kyrgyzstan proposed the creation of an international program for 2027–2032, titled "Organic Territories of Mountain Countries: Soil and Ecosystem Carbon Potential, Climate, and Food Security." The initiative aims to unite the efforts of mountain nations, international organizations, the scientific community, and financial institutions.
It is noted that mountain countries are especially vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Land degradation, the depletion of water resources, shifts in natural ecosystems, and reduced agricultural resilience necessitate comprehensive solutions that integrate environmental, economic, and social objectives.
The "Organic Territories" initiative offers a new model for the sustainable development of mountainous regions. It entails expanding the production of eco-friendly products, restoring soil fertility, preserving biodiversity, ensuring the rational use of water resources, implementing water-saving and climate-resilient technologies, and providing support to local farmers and processing enterprises.
The proposed international program for 2027–2032 includes the establishment of pilot organic zones in mountainous countries, the development of a climate monitoring system to assess the capacity of soils and ecosystems to sequester and store carbon, and the mobilization of funding from international climate funds and investment institutions.
The event also featured contributions from representatives of the relevant ministry, the Association of Land and Forest Users of Kyrgyzstan, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and Ma. Estrella Penunia from the Philippines. Participants shared their experiences and proposals regarding the development of organic agriculture, land restoration, and the acquisition of climate finance and international investment.
At the conclusion of the event, Kyrgyzstan invited international partners to take part in the Second Global Mountain Summit, "Bishkek+25," which will be held in Bishkek from October 21–23, 2027.
