The United Nations expressed its support for the Summit through General Assembly Resolution 78/147 of 19 December 2023, entitled “Central Asia facing environmental challenges: strengthening regional solidarity for sustainable development and prosperity.”
The initiative was further enshrined in a number of key political documents adopted at the level of Heads of State in 2024, including:
- the Karabakh Declaration of the Informal Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (6 July 2024, Azerbaijan);
- the Joint Statement of the Sixth Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia (9 August 2024, Kazakhstan);
- the Bishkek Declaration of the 21st Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (6 November 2024, Kyrgyz Republic).
In 2025, the initiative gained further international recognition during the opening ceremony of the UN Regional Centre for the Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty, Kazakhstan, attended by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, as well as at the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries held in Awaza, Turkmenistan. RES 2026 aims to bring together the countries of Central Asia, in partnership with the United Nations and other international organizations, to develop common solutions to combat climate change and address broader environmental challenges. Particular emphasis will be placed on identifying the region’s concrete needs for green financing to support adaptation measures, advance low-carbon technologies, and strengthen environmental resilience across Central Asia. The Summit will serve as a regional platform for dialogue and solidarity, enhancing cooperation among governments, international organizations, scientific institutions, and the business community. It will also contribute to raising awareness of priority environmental issues, identifying practical solutions, and shaping joint action plans for the future in support of the region’s sustainable development.
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