Tajikistan Hosts 45th Green Climate Fund Board Meeting in Dushanbe
Dushanbe, The Gulf Observer: The 45th meeting of the Board of the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the world’s largest international climate finance mechanism, opened in Dushanbe on Monday, bringing together representatives of member states, international organizations, financial institutions and climate experts to discuss global efforts to combat climate change.
The high-level meeting, which will continue until July 2, was inaugurated in the Tajik capital and was described as a recognition of the Government of Tajikistan’s sustained efforts to protect the environment and address the challenges posed by climate change.
Participants are expected to deliberate on key issues related to climate finance, implementation of sustainable development projects and strengthening international cooperation to enhance climate resilience and support low-carbon development.
Hosting the 45th GCF Board meeting is widely regarded as a reflection of the international community’s confidence in Tajikistan’s global environmental initiatives and its active role in advancing the international climate agenda. The event is also expected to create new opportunities for expanding cooperation with development partners and attracting green investment.
Tajikistan has gained international recognition as a leading advocate for global water and climate issues, particularly for its initiatives on glacier preservation. The country’s proposals in these areas have consistently received broad support from the international community.
Established in 2010 under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Paris Agreement, the Green Climate Fund is the largest multilateral climate finance institution dedicated to supporting developing countries in mitigating and adapting to climate change.
Headquartered in Songdo, Incheon, Republic of Korea, the Fund is governed by a 24-member Board and supported by its Secretariat. The GCF is led by Executive Director Mafalda Duarte of Portugal and manages a portfolio exceeding US$20 billion, covering more than 300 projects worldwide.
The Fund finances initiatives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions through the transition to renewable energy, while also supporting climate adaptation measures for countries vulnerable to droughts, floods, rising sea levels and glacier melt. The meeting in Dushanbe is expected to further strengthen international collaboration in advancing sustainable and climate-resilient development.
