Bishkek, Sept. 25, 2025. /Kabar/. Kyrgyzstan, as a mountainous country, considers the preservation of mountain ecosystems is collective global responsibility, noted Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov on September 24, speaking at a special event on climate change at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York.
According to the presidential press service, the head of state emphasized that Kyrgyzstan is committed to fulfilling its obligations under the global climate agenda. He noted that last week, the country adopted its Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to fulfill its climate change commitments.
It includes measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adaptation, including efficient water use, strengthening energy security, developing green transport, and sustainable agricultural development.
Sadyr Zhaparov 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.
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.
President proposed considering the possibility of restructuring the country's foreign 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 used for environmental projects and the sustainable development of mountain regions.
In this regard, President invited investors to invest in the country's "green" initiatives.
Mountains provide humanity with vital ecosystem services such as food, biodiversity, and energy. And rivers originating in the mountains create living conditions for nearly two billion people, President emphasized.
President also noted that mountain ecosystems, including glaciers, are increasingly vulnerable to the serious impacts of climate change. In this regard, 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 Zhaparov 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.