On November 10, a thematic event dedicated to the development of organic agriculture was held in Antalya as part of the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31). The meeting was organized by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan.
Essence of the international initiative
According to the ministry, the idea of developing an international program for the period 2027–2032 was presented during the event. The project is titled "Organic Territories of Mountainous Countries — Carbon Potential of Soils and Ecosystems, Climate and Food Security."
Mirbek Duisheev, Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, presented the main directions of the country's state policy in this field. According to him, the development of organic production is necessary for land restoration, preservation of mountain ecosystems, and rational use of natural resources.
The new international program is intended to unite the efforts of mountain states, financial institutions, the scientific community, and international organizations. This should help regions resist land degradation, the reduction of water resources, and changes in natural ecosystems caused by climate shifts.
Development plans in Kyrgyzstan
In parallel with the international initiative, domestic strategies to support environmentally friendly production are being implemented in the republic.
