Bishkek, Nov. 10, 2026 /Kabar/. The 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31) has begun in Antalya, running from November 9 to 20. Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision reports.
According to the ministry, representatives from over 190 countries are gathering at this major international climate forum.
Akyl Toktobaev, Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision took part in the official high-level plenary session.
"For Kyrgyzstan, as a high-mountain nation, the climate agenda holds particular strategic importance," the statement says.
Kyrgyzstan consistently advocates for strengthening international cooperation on the preservation of glaciers and mountain ecosystems, as well as expanding access for developing and climate-vulnerable nations to international climate finance and modern technologies.
Throughout COP31, the Kyrgyz delegation will continue to engage with international partners, multilateral financial institutions, and relevant organizations to attract investment for national climate priorities, the development of adaptation projects, sustainable water resource management, and the restoration of mountain ecosystems.
