A three-day regional dialogue dedicated to coordinating joint measures to prevent cross-border climate threats in Central Asia concluded in Bishkek. The event brought together representatives of government agencies, the scientific community, international organizations, and development partners from countries in the region, including Turkmenistan.

The dialogue was held within the framework of the Restoring Resilient Landscapes in Central Asia (RESILAND CA+) program and was organized by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic jointly with the Regional Environmental Center for Central Asia (CAREC).

The central outcome of the meeting was the consideration of a draft Regional Roadmap for Reducing the Risk of Transboundary Mudflows and Floods, including an investment plan. The document was adopted as a basis for further coordination of joint measures. Participants recommended revising it to take into account proposals from countries in the region and identifying implementation mechanisms at the national and regional levels.

Special attention was paid to the digital transformation of climate risk management. The parties discussed the creation of a Regional Online Catalogue of Transboundary Climate-Related Disasters, the development of the RESILAND CA+ Knowledge Portal, and a regional database on sustainable landscape management. Participants assessed the development of digital tools as a means to improve the quality of monitoring natural processes and data-driven decision-making.

The dialogue agenda also included issues of restoration of degraded lands, biodiversity conservation, forest fire prevention, and improving mechanisms for cross-border cooperation—areas of immediate relevance to all states in the region.

For Turkmenistan, which actively participates in regional water resources management initiatives, the topic of the dialogue is of particular importance: the country is located in the lower reaches of Central Asia's largest rivers and is directly dependent on the quality of transboundary cooperation in water management and flood risk reduction.

During the meeting, the parties also discussed preparations for the Bishkek+25 International Summit, which will be held in 2027 as part of the Five Years of Action for Mountain Development, and an initiative to create a regional research hub uniting relevant institutes from Central Asian countries.

Following the dialogue, participants confirmed their commitment to further strengthening cooperation, sharing knowledge, and jointly developing practical solutions to reduce climate risks and improve the resilience of landscapes in Central Asia.