November 14, 2026
COP31 | Accelerating Methane Action in Central Asia: Regional Cooperation, International Partnerships and Investment Opportunities
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Event Details:
November 14, 2026
10:30am-12:00pm TRT
National Pavilion of the Kyrgyz Republic, Blue Zone
About the event
Methane mitigation presents significant opportunities to accelerate near-term climate action while delivering economic, environmental, and social benefits across Central Asia. This event will bring together government representatives from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, alongside international organizations and development partners, to explore national priorities, regional cooperation, technical assistance, and investment opportunities to reduce methane emissions across the energy, waste, and agricultural sectors.
Organized by the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC), with financial support from Global Methane Hub (GMH) and in partnership with Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), the event will feature Jonathan Banks of Clean Air Task Force alongside representatives from regional governments and international organizations to discuss practical solutions for strengthening methane policies, mobilizing financing, and accelerating implementation. The discussion will also highlight a new three-year partnership between CAREC and EDF focused on reducing methane emissions in Central Asia’s oil and gas sector.
