The regional environmental summit will be held in Kazakhstan in 2026

This was announced during Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's speech at the Astana International Forum, Kazpravda.kz reports.

The President emphasized that Kazakhstan, which holds 40% of the world's uranium reserves, views nuclear energy as a priority in its national strategy. However, development cannot be sustainable without addressing the climate crisis.

«Central Asia is one of the most vulnerable regions on the planet to climate change. Warming here is occurring twice as fast as the global average. In response, we are promoting a pragmatic and regionally coordinated climate agenda. Our commitments include participation in various international organizations and agreements. In 2026, Kazakhstan, in partnership with the UN, will host the Regional Environmental Summit, which is intended to become a platform for integrating Central Asian strategies and global ambitions», he said.

The President also noted that Kazakhstan remains committed to a stable, integrated, and future-oriented Central Asia, based on mutual respect and regional solidarity.

«Two months ago, the UN General Assembly officially established the UN Regional Centre for the Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty. This is an important milestone in our multilateral development cooperation. The Centre will support joint projects, provide technical expertise, and coordinate international cooperation», Tokayev added.