Representatives of the Ministry of Economy and Finance participated in a roundtable on climate investment pathways in Central Asia

On April 22 of this year, the leadership of the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan participated in a roundtable titled “Climate Investment Pathways in Central Asia,” organized by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the PR and Communications Department of Ministry of Economy and Finance reports.

The event was held within the framework of major regional climate events taking place in Astana on April 22–24, 2026, including the Central Asia Climate Change Conference and the Regional Environmental Summit.

The main objective of the roundtable was to expand investments aimed at addressing climate change and implementing adaptation measures in Central Asian countries, discuss opportunities for mobilizing climate finance, and strengthen regional cooperation.

During the event, participants exchanged views on developing green projects in the energy, transport, agriculture, and industrial sectors; expanding private sector participation and strengthening public-private partnership mechanisms; preparing and financing climate projects; and scaling up investments aimed at climate change adaptation and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Ilkhom Norkulov, First Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan, delivered remarks outlining the large-scale reforms being implemented in the country to transition to a green economy and attract green investments.

In particular, emphasis was placed on the development of electric vehicles, the expansion of renewable energy sources, improving energy efficiency, the introduction of carbon trading mechanisms, ongoing structural reforms in the energy sector, and efforts to mobilize green financing.

At the conclusion of the event, participants highlighted the importance of expanding climate finance, developing regional projects, and deepening cooperation with international financial institutions to ensure sustainable and climate-resilient development in Central Asia.