A ROUNDTABLE MEETING ON COP31 ISSUES WAS HELD
On November 13, 2026, a roundtable meeting dedicated to discussing the COP31 International Climate Conference, its main directions, and priority tasks was held at the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International Oil and Gas University.
During the meeting, a thorough exchange of views took place on key initiatives put forward within the framework of the COP31 conference, as well as on important areas of international cooperation in combating climate change, protecting the environment, and ensuring sustainable development.
As noted, ten priority areas have been identified under the COP31 conference action program. These include such vital spheres as the "Zero Waste World" initiative, the protection of marine and oceanic ecosystems, ensuring food security, increasing the resilience of cities to climate change, green industrialization, transitioning to clean energy sources, as well as the effective utilization of the potential of youth and education.
Special attention was also paid to the issues of translating adopted commitments to combat climate change into concrete practical measures and investment projects, preserving biodiversity, combating desertification, and enhancing the resilience of healthcare systems to climate risks.
The meeting also discussed the main directions of the global climate action program for 2026–2030. In particular, the importance of reducing emissions in energy, industry, and transport, preserving natural ecosystems, modernizing food production systems, the rational use of water resources, ensuring sustainable urban development, as well as introducing green financing and innovative technologies was emphasized.
At the conclusion of the meeting, it was stressed that international cooperation, exchange of experience, and joint initiatives play a crucial role in achieving the goals and objectives set by the COP31 conference. It was also noted that the work carried out by Turkmenistan in this direction makes a worthy contribution to international environmental initiatives.
Yagshygeldi Kakayev International Oil and Gas University
