BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 24. Uzbekistan’s
delegation participated in the 12th Regional Dialogue on
Biodiversity Finance for Europe, Asia, and the Pacific, held in
Türkiye.


This was reflected in the statement by the National Committee on
Ecology and Climate Change, following the participation of the
Uzbekistan’s delegation, led by Obidjon Kudratov, First Deputy
Minister of Ecology and Climate Change in the 12th Regional
Dialogue on Biodiversity Finance for Europe, Asia, and the Pacific,
held in Türkiye and jointly organized by the Turkish government,
the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the
Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN).


The event brought together representatives from more than 37
countries, including government officials, UN agencies,
international experts, researchers, biodiversity finance
specialists, and private-sector stakeholders to discuss progress in
mobilizing financial resources for biodiversity conservation and
share best practices in environmental financing.


Participants focused on identifying effective financing
mechanisms capable of scaling up biodiversity protection efforts
and advancing the implementation of conservation projects.
Discussions also highlighted the importance of integrating
environmental priorities into national development planning,
improving financial instruments, and attracting greater investment
into nature-based initiatives.


It was noted that biodiversity financing is becoming
increasingly important as countries work toward achieving global
biodiversity targets by 2030. Participants emphasized the close
links between biodiversity conservation, climate change adaptation,
sustainable land management, food security, water security, and
long-term economic resilience.







"The dialogue is taking place at a critical moment for the
region, as 33 countries move from the planning stage to the
practical implementation of Biodiversity Finance Plans developed
with BIOFIN support," the Committee said.


These plans help governments assess conservation funding needs,
analyze public spending, evaluate policy effectiveness, and
identify financial solutions to mobilize additional resources for
environmental protection.


The opening session featured senior representatives from
Türkiye, UNDP, BIOFIN, and participating governments, including
Turkey’s Director General of Nature Conservation and National Parks
Kadir Çokçetin, UNDP Resident Representative in Türkiye Monica
Merino, BIOFIN Global Manager Martin Cadena, and Armenia’s Deputy
Finance Minister Edgar Mkrtchyan.