The event was held as part of the preparations for the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31). During the thematic session, participants focused on developing local action plans to help cities cope with environmental challenges.
The Role of Cities in the Global Climate Agenda
According to the Bishkek Mayor's Office, primary attention was given to how municipalities can specifically implement global climate goals. Since cities are the first to face the consequences of environmental changes, the agenda included increasing the resilience of urban infrastructure and developing ecological projects.
Participants discussed mechanisms for attracting financing and strengthening cooperation between local and national authorities. They also considered opportunities for knowledge exchange and developing technical capacity to implement climate initiatives.
Meeting Participants
Representatives from various countries and organizations participated in the session. Among them were UCLG President and Mayor of Konya Ugur Ibrahim Altay, as well as Turkey's Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Murat Kurum. Also participating in the discussion were UCLG Africa President Umar Ba and Chairman of the Yakutsk City Duma Albert Semyonov.
Aybek Junushaliev, the Mayor of Bishkek, participated in the meeting as the UCLG Vice-President for Eurasia.
