Committee for Environmental Protection and Green Climate Fund Strengthen Collaboration on Climate Action

                             

Dushanbe, Tajikistan – May 27, 2025 – Bahodur Sheralizoda, Chairman of the Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP) under the Government of Tajikistan, held a bilateral meeting with Ms. Mafalda Duarte, Executive Director of the Green Climate Fund (#GCF) as part of her visit to Tajikistan to participate at the High-Level International Conference on Glaciers' Preservation to be held in Dushanbe from May 29 to 31, 2025.

The discussions focused on strengthening Tajikistan’s partnership with the GCF, including progress on the ongoing project portfolio and the implementation of the GCF Country Program in Tajikistan. Both sides emphasized the importance of continued collaboration between Tajikistan’s National Designated Authority (NDA) and relevant GCF departments to enhance climate resilience.

Additionally, the parties explored the possibility of hosting a GCF Board meeting in Tajikistan in the near future, underscoring the country’s commitment and leadership to global climate action and sustainable development.

About the Green Climate Fund (GCF):

The GCF is the world’s largest dedicated climate fund, established to support developing countries in their efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change. With a mandate to promote a paradigm shift toward low-emission and climate-resilient development, the GCF plays a critical role in financing transformative climate projects worldwide.