The event was attended by Minister of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of Uzbekistan Aziz Abdukhakimov, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) Amy Frenkel, Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Inger Andersen, Secretary General of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, Dr. Musonda Mumba, heads of the public sector in the field of environmental protection of Central Asian countries, representatives of international organizations and NGOs, academia and the media.
"Over the next five days, we will discuss a range of issues related to migratory species, including socio-economic and environmental issues of climate change. Our goal is to find solutions and develop effective plans for the conservation of migratory species, which play a vital role in maintaining ecosystems and a healthy planet," A. Abdukhakimov said.
During the first session "Transboundary and regional cooperation for the conservation of migratory species in Central Asia", a dialogue of ministers of Central Asian countries was held on transboundary and regional cooperation for the conservation of migratory species. The second session included a dialogue between the heads of international organizations on multilateral relations and cooperation in Central Asia. At the third session, the heads of the public sector shared their experience in international and cross-border cooperation in the field of conservation of migratory species.
During the Meeting, ministers of Central Asian countries and heads of international organizations signed a number of agreements aimed at joint actions to protect migratory species and transboundary corridors.
