Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan – May 21–22, 2025
The capital of Kyrgyzstan hosted a Subregional seminar on climate risks in tailings management in Central Asia. The event was held within the framework of the GIZ Regional Programme “Green Central Asia II” in partnership with the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), and the United Nations Development Account (UNDA).
The seminar brought together around 50 participants, including representatives of national authorities from Central Asian countries, as well as international and regional organizations. Participation was available both in-person and online.
The seminar aimed to strengthen the region’s capacity to assess and manage climate-related risks associated with tailings facilities. The program included discussions on international guidelines, policy tools, methodologies, and practical approaches to enhance the safety and climate resilience of such sites.
