ISTANBUL: Turkmenistan is gearing up for impactful participation in the upcoming Conference of the Parties (COP29) by focusing on advancements in carbon trading technologies. At a recent workshop in Istanbul, the Turkmen delegation discussed innovations and strategies essential for engaging effectively in global carbon markets, aiming to enhance their role in international climate change mitigation efforts.
According to Trend News Agency, the workshop was part of a capacity-building seminar intended for national delegations of the member countries attending COP29. The event, hosted in Istanbul, highlighted various climate-related topics, including key agenda points for the upcoming conference, mechanisms for climate change mitigation, and climate finance. The engagement of the Turkmenistan Ministry of Environmental Protection at this seminar underscores the nation’s commitment to addressing global climate challenges.
The discussions in Istanbul also included a review of the outcomes from recent United Natio
ns Environment Program reports on climate change mitigation and adaptation. Furthermore, the sessions evaluated the results from COP28 and set the stage for the priorities of COP29, which is scheduled to be held in Azerbaijan this November. The choice of Baku as the host city for COP29 was confirmed during the plenary meeting at COP28 in Dubai, signaling a significant upcoming event that expects to attract 70-80,000 international visitors.
Turkmenistan, which ratified Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on Climate in 2016, continues to play an active role in the development of international frameworks for reducing emissions and establishing a global carbon market. Participation in such international discussions not only strengthens Turkmenistan’s stance on global environmental issues but also aligns its national priorities with broader global climate change initiatives. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, established in Rio de Janeiro in 1992, serves as the foundational agreement for thes
e annual conferences, which are attended by 198 countries.