Kyrgyzstan Leads Way in Cutting Emissions, Calls for Global Support for Mountain Ecosystems

Deputy Chairman of the Kyrgyz Cabinet of Ministers Edil Baisalov has said that Kyrgyzstan stood out as a global leader in reducing greenhouse gas emissions since 1990, despite limited resources.

Baisalov made these remarks at the COP30 Climate Summit in Belém, Brazil, The Caspian Post reports via Kyrgyz media.

He highlighted the country’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC-3) to cut emissions by 18 percent by 2030-and up to 30 percent with international support-while pursuing carbon neutrality by 2050.

Baisalov praised Azerbaijan’s COP29 presidency and the Baku-Belém roadmap, which for the first time recognizes mountain ecosystems as crucial for water, biodiversity, and climate security. "Kyrgyzstan calls for their special status to be recognized and for priority funding to be provided for adaptation and sustainable development programs in mountain regions," he said, emphasizing the need for international support for mountainous countries in tackling climate change.

The deputy chairman also invited global leaders to the Second Global Mountain Summit in Bishkek in 2027, marking 25 years since the first summit, and promoting a permanent dialogue on mountains and climate within the UNFCCC. COP30, running from November 10-21, will focus on implementing the Paris Agreement, mobilizing climate finance, and strengthening adaptation and emission reduction measures worldwide.