Tajikistan requires approximately $1 billion each year to implement climate adaptation and emissions reduction initiatives, according to officials speaking at a high-level roundtable held in Dushanbe. The discussion highlighted the country’s urgent need to scale up financing in order to meet its climate commitments and strengthen resilience against climate impacts.
The event focused on the outcomes of COP30 and preparations for Tajikistan’s updated national climate plan, NDC 3.0. It was organized by the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of Tajikistan in collaboration with the UNDP. The roundtable brought together a wide range of stakeholders, including government representatives, international organizations, private sector actors, civil society groups, youth, and climate experts.
Opening remarks were delivered by Bahodour Sheralizoda, Chairman of the Committee for Environmental Protection, Katherine Smitton, and Sudipto Mukerjee, all of whom emphasized the importance of coordinated efforts and increased investment in addressing climate challenges.
During the session, Zebuniso Mouminzoda, Director of the Tajikistan Office of the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia, presented key outcomes from COP30, which took place in Belém. She highlighted that the conference reaffirmed the critical role of financial resources in tackling climate change, with participating countries agreeing to scale up support for adaptation efforts and work toward a new global climate finance target.
Under the latest global commitments, countries are expected to mobilize at least $300 billion annually in public funding for climate-related projects by 2035, while total climate finance from public, private, and international sources could reach $1.3 trillion per year. The conference also announced the launch of a Loss and Damage Fund aimed at supporting countries most affected by climate impacts, with an initial allocation of $250 million in grants.
Additional initiatives introduced at COP30 include the Tropical Forests Forever Facility, designed to ensure long-term financing for forest conservation, and plans to establish a global climate finance transparency system to improve accountability and tracking of funds.
Participants at the roundtable stressed that Tajikistan currently attracts only $150 million to $300 million annually for climate-related projects, far below the estimated requirement. Expanding access to international climate finance and attracting green investments were identified as key priorities moving forward.
The meeting also explored Tajikistan’s role in international climate negotiations and the development of its NDC 3.0 framework, which will guide future climate action. Stakeholders noted that the roundtable served as an important platform for dialogue, helping to strengthen cooperation between government institutions, international partners, and the private sector in order to enhance the country’s climate resilience and long-term sustainability.
