Kyrgyzstan approves roadmap to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (MNTV) — Kyrgyzstan has formally approved a national roadmap to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, setting out a multi-sector strategy aimed at cutting emissions, restoring ecosystems, and accelerating the country’s green transition.

The move was endorsed last week by the Cabinet of Ministers and includes an action plan for the first phase of implementation, according to The Times of Central Asia. Officials say the plan lays the foundation for long-term sustainable development and demonstrates Kyrgyzstan’s political commitment to global climate goals.

The newly adopted Concept for Achieving Carbon Neutrality identifies priority sectors—including energy, transport, agriculture, industry, forestry, and waste management—where emissions cuts and green reforms will be concentrated. The plan outlines measures such as boosting renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, restoring degraded forests, and integrating climate risk into national policy frameworks.

Authorities view the concept as more than just a climate pledge. It’s also designed to attract international climate finance, create new green jobs, and strengthen environmental security for future generations.

Kyrgyzstan first announced its 2050 neutrality goal at the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow in 2021. Under the Paris Agreement, it has also pledged to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 44% by 2030, relative to business-as-usual projections.

Officials say the newly approved roadmap will serve as a key instrument in aligning the country’s economic development with global sustainability standards, while also signaling its readiness to engage with international partners on climate innovation and finance.