The answers to these questions help the government make informed decisions and attract international support. This is why Kyrgyzstan continues to strengthen its national climate reporting system. 

On 29 October, the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic, jointly with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), held a workshop in Bishkek to review the draft Second Biennial Transparency Report (BTR) and the country's Fifth National Communication. 

The event brought together representatives of government agencies, the scientific and expert community, international organizations, and civil society. 

Over recent years, Kyrgyzstan has consistently strengthened the foundations of its national climate policy. In 2025, the country submitted its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) under the Paris Agreement, outlining targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and priorities for climate change adaptation. The National Adaptation Plan, together with relevant sectoral and regional plans, helps identify measures to reduce climate risks in areas including agriculture, water resources, public health, and natural ecosystems. 

Reliable data are essential for assessing progress. This role is fulfilled by the Biennial Transparency Report (BTR), which demonstrates how greenhouse gas emissions are changing, how the country is progressing toward its NDC targets, and what international support is needed to achieve them. The National Communication on Climate Change in the Kyrgyz Republic provides a broader picture of the country's climate situation, covering scientific observations, climate risk assessments, response measures, and capacity-building efforts. 

In 2025, Kyrgyzstan submitted its first Biennial Transparency Report. The second report, currently under preparation, is being developed jointly with the Fifth National Communication. It includes data on greenhouse gas emissions and removals for 1990-2024, as well as information on national climate actions. 

Combining the two reports makes it possible to harmonize data and provide international partners with a more comprehensive picture of the country's achievements and remaining needs. 

In July 2026, Kyrgyzstan adopted the Law on Climate Activities, developed with technical support from UNDP. The law establishes a legal framework for implementing climate policy, developing financing mechanisms, and strengthening the national greenhouse gas accounting system. 

The Government is also taking steps to increase Kyrgyzstan's participation in international carbon markets, including through the mechanisms of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. 

These mechanisms create additional opportunities to attract investment in clean technologies, energy efficiency, and other emission reduction projects. 

However, international cooperation in this area requires reliable data and transparent accounting of results. Therefore, strengthening the national climate reporting system is directly linked to Kyrgyzstan's future participation in carbon markets. 

“High-quality climate reporting provides a reliable basis for monitoring national climate goals, identifying adaptation priorities in vulnerable mountain regions, and attracting the green investments needed for Kyrgyzstan's economy,” said Akyl Toktobaev, Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. 

Work on national climate reporting is particularly important ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference COP31, which will take place in November in Antalya, Türkiye. 

Kyrgyzstan intends to use this platform to advance the interests of mountain countries, draw attention to glacier melt and water security issues, expand access to climate finance, and strengthen international cooperation. 

Reliable national data enable Kyrgyzstan to support its negotiating position with concrete results, justify financing needs, and build new partnerships. 

“Climate transparency is the foundation of trust in a country's climate policy, its investment attractiveness, and its participation in international carbon cooperation. UNDP continues to support the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic in translating climate commitments into practical solutions, mobilizing the expertise and capacities of the UN system to attract large-scale investments, protect vulnerable communities, and achieve sustainable economic growth,” emphasized Alexandra Solovieva, UNDP Resident Representative in the Kyrgyz Republic. 

The preparation of the national report has been the result of extensive collaboration among government institutions, research organizations, and experts. 

During 2026, 26 working meetings and technical consultations were held, involving more than 450 representatives from government agencies, academia, business, and civil society. 

Experts reviewed data on greenhouse gas emissions, the outcomes of national climate actions, adaptation measures, financial and technological support, as well as climate research and education. Organizational and technical support for the consultations was provided by the Aarhus Centre in Bishkek. 

During the workshop, participants discussed the draft materials and provided comments and recommendations for further improvement before final approval and submission to the Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). 

The report is being prepared under the coordination of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. The project is implemented by UNDP with financial support from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) through the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). 

Strengthening the national climate reporting system will enable Kyrgyzstan to more accurately assess the results of its policies, identify priorities for future action, and reinforce its position in international climate cooperation.