One region, one vision, one future
About the Summit
The Regional Environmental Summit 2026, held under the auspices of the United Nations, was initiated by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Its purpose is to unite the countries of Central Asia in developing joint solutions to address climate change. This is not merely a meeting — it is a two-year preparatory process that began in 2024 and will culminate in a high-level summit in 2026, where coordinated climate initiatives and mechanisms for regional cooperation will be presented.
At the heart of this initiative lies the idea of "Bir Tamyr" (One Root). The word tamyr exists in nearly all the languages of the region and carries a deep symbolic meaning: roots of nature, veins of the earth, vessels of culture. It is a metaphor for connection, resilience, and shared heritage — one that unites Central Asia not by political borders, but by meaning, memory, and a common future.
The Summit embodies this vision: one region — shared challenges — collective action. It will bring together governments, international organizations, the scientific community, businesses, civil society, and youth to lay the foundation for a common climate future.
At the heart of this initiative lies the idea of "Bir Tamyr" (One Root). The word tamyr exists in nearly all the languages of the region and carries a deep symbolic meaning: roots of nature, veins of the earth, vessels of culture. It is a metaphor for connection, resilience, and shared heritage — one that unites Central Asia not by political borders, but by meaning, memory, and a common future.
The Summit embodies this vision: one region — shared challenges — collective action. It will bring together governments, international organizations, the scientific community, businesses, civil society, and youth to lay the foundation for a common climate future.
About the Summit
The Regional Environmental Summit 2026, held under the auspices of the United Nations, was initiated by the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and brings together Central Asian countries in a joint effort to combat climate change.
The Summit is a two-year process (2024–2026), culminating in a high-level meeting where shared climate initiatives will be presented.
At its core is the idea of “Bir Tamyr” (One Root) — a symbol of the region’s natural and cultural interconnectedness. It is a metaphor for a shared past and a common future.
The Summit will unite governments, international organizations, the scientific community, businesses, and youth to develop collective solutions.
The Summit is a two-year process (2024–2026), culminating in a high-level meeting where shared climate initiatives will be presented.
At its core is the idea of “Bir Tamyr” (One Root) — a symbol of the region’s natural and cultural interconnectedness. It is a metaphor for a shared past and a common future.
The Summit will unite governments, international organizations, the scientific community, businesses, and youth to develop collective solutions.
Summit Vision and Impact
The Regional Environmental Summit 2026, held under the auspices of the United Nations, serves as a platform for uniting Central Asian countries in the development of coordinated climate solutions.
Preparations for the Summit began in 2024 and include a series of regional consultations. The goal is to shape concrete initiatives and mechanisms for joint action. The Summit will mark the culmination of this process and provide political momentum to the region’s climate agenda.
This initiative builds on existing national efforts, adding a regional dimension. At its core will be an agreed-upon climate agenda, including updated national targets from Central Asian countries to be presented in 2025.
Expected outcomes include the launch of a Regional Program for Climate Research Support, strengthened interstate cooperation, and the alignment of a common regional approach to climate action.
Preparations for the Summit began in 2024 and include a series of regional consultations. The goal is to shape concrete initiatives and mechanisms for joint action. The Summit will mark the culmination of this process and provide political momentum to the region’s climate agenda.
This initiative builds on existing national efforts, adding a regional dimension. At its core will be an agreed-upon climate agenda, including updated national targets from Central Asian countries to be presented in 2025.
Expected outcomes include the launch of a Regional Program for Climate Research Support, strengthened interstate cooperation, and the alignment of a common regional approach to climate action.
Focus Areas
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Facilitating the Climate Transition
The Summit will unite the Central Asian countries to jointly develop sustainable and cost-effective solutions in energy and climate policy aimed at reducing emissions and accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy. -
Adaptation and Economic Resilience
Climate change adaptation and strengthening the resilience of Central Asian economies will be key topics of the Summit, focusing on protecting vulnerable sectors, reducing losses and damages, and developing regional approaches to sustainable development. -
Food Security
The Summit will focus on ensuring food security and developing sustainable agro-systems through regional cooperation, taking into account the vulnerability of agriculture to climate risks and the need for coordinated actions in land, water, and energy management. -
Just and Inclusive Regional Transition
The Summit will address the topic of a just climate transition, focusing on protecting vulnerable populations, creating new employment opportunities, retraining workers, and developing social policies to mitigate the negative impacts of economic transformation.
From Consultations to Consensus ⟶
Moving Towards RES 2026
Moving Towards RES 2026
A series of regional consultations shaping common approaches and priorities for Central Asia ahead of the Regional Environmental Summit 2026.
First Consultation Meeting
First Regional Consultation
on Preparations for RES 2026
Almaty, Kazakhstan
March 13, 2025
on Preparations for RES 2026
Almaty, Kazakhstan
March 13, 2025
Second Regional Consultation
Samarkand Climate Forum
Samarkand, Uzbekistan
April 5, 2025
Samarkand, Uzbekistan
April 5, 2025
Third Regional Consultation
Central Asian Climate Change Conference (CACCC-2025)
"Achieving the Global Climate Finance Goal
through Regional and National Actions in Central Asia"
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
May 13–15, 2025
"Achieving the Global Climate Finance Goal
through Regional and National Actions in Central Asia"
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
May 13–15, 2025
Fourth Consultation Meeting
High-Level International Conference on Glacier Preservation 2025
Dushanbe, Tajikistan
May 29–31, 2025
Dushanbe, Tajikistan
May 29–31, 2025
Fifth Regional Consultation
62nd Session of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice and the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SB62) of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
Bonn, Germany
June 16–26, 2025
Bonn, Germany
June 16–26, 2025
Sixth Regional Consultation
Regional Environment Summit 2026
Regional Consolidation on Climate, Resilience, and Transboundary Cooperation
Astana, Kazakhstan
Astana, Kazakhstan
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