Meder Mashiev: Increase in climate investments to improve access to funds for implementing national projects

The COP29 Conference in Baku was an important event in the context of global climate change efforts, Meder Mashiev, minister of natural resources, ecology and technical supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic, said in an interview with Report.

"The agreements reached represent a significant step forward as they strengthen international cooperation and demonstrate countries' real commitment to implementing the Paris Agreement and achieving sustainable development goals. Importantly, the discussed topics included climate finance initiatives, which is directly relevant for developing economies like Kyrgyzstan," he said.

Mashiev added that the increase in climate investments will improve access to funds for implementing national climate and environmental projects.

"Kyrgyzstan can actively participate in programs to attract these funds for implementing national projects, including creating infrastructure for sustainable development and protection against climate threats," he said.

Mashiev noted that for Kyrgyzstan, particularly important issues include developing green energy, increasing agricultural resilience to climate change, protecting water resources, and improving natural ecosystem management.

The full text of the interview is available here.