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From Awaza to Antalya: Turkmenistan Promotes Climate Cooperation among Landlocked Developing Countries
On 13 November 2026, the Turkmenistan Pavilion at COP31 in Antalya hosted the second thematic session, “From Awaza to Antalya: Advancing Climate Action and Implementing the Awaza Programme of Action for Landlocked Developing Countries”. Discussions focused on practical measures to strengthen climate resilience and international cooperation.
The event brought together representatives of landlocked developing countries (LLDCs), international organizations, United Nations specialized agencies and other development partners. Gulshat Yusupova, Rector of the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, delivered opening remarks.
Participants examined the climate-related dimensions of the Awaza Programme of Action for 2024-2034 in the context of the outcomes of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, held in Turkmenistan in August 2025. Discussions covered climate change adaptation, access to climate finance, technology transfer and national capacity-building.
Representatives of Bhutan, Kyrgyzstan, Bolivia, Botswana, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Mongolia shared experience in implementing national climate priorities, advancing sustainable development and strengthening regional cooperation.
A separate discussion involving representatives of 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 partners explored opportunities to mobilize financial resources, provide technological support and develop joint climate projects.
Participants also discussed strengthening linkages between mechanisms under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and implementation of the Awaza Programme of Action. They underscored the need for coordination among LLDCs, exchanges of practical experience and partnerships with international organizations to implement concrete climate initiatives.
Convening the session at the Turkmenistan Pavilion continued the dialogue initiated in Awaza and underscored the country’s contribution to international cooperation for sustainable development and climate resilience in landlocked developing countries.