On November 13, 2026, the thematic session entitled “From Awaza to Antalya: Advancing Climate Action and Implementation of the Awaza Programme of Action by the Landlocked Developing Countries” took place at the Turkmenistan pavilion during the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31) in Antalya. About this reports MFA of Turkmenistan.
The event focused on strengthening international cooperation on climate change and the practical implementation of the Avaza Programme of Action (2024 – 2034), which was adopted following the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), held in Turkmenistan in August of 2025.
The session was attended by representatives of landlocked developing countries, international organizations, specialized UN agencies, and other partners on development.
The Rector of the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Gulshat Yusupova made the opening remarks.
During the event, the participants viewed the climate-related aspects of the Avaza Programme of Action, including enhancing climate resilience, expanding access to climate finance, facilitating the transfer of modern technologies and strengthening national capacities.
Particular attention was paid to the practical experiences of various countries in implementing their national climate priorities. Representatives from Bhutan, Kyrgyzstan, Bolivia, Botswana, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Mongolia exchanged approaches regarding climate change adaptation, sustainable development, and the strengthening of regional cooperation.
During a separate discussion involving representatives from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), and other international partners, the participants explored ways to mobilize financial resources, secure technological support, and develop joint climate projects.
The participants also examined paths for strengthening cooperation between the mechanisms of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the implementation process of the Avaza Programme of Action.
The session concluded by the emphasis on the need for continued coordination among landlocked developing countries, the expansion of practical knowledge exchange, and the strengthening of partnerships with international organizations to implement concrete climate initiatives.
Holding this event within the framework of COP31 served as an important continuation of the international dialogue initiated in Avaza, reaffirming the significance of the Avaza Programme of Action as a foundation for advancing sustainable development and climate resilience in landlocked developing countries.
