Unsustainable patterns of consumption and production are key drivers of the triple planetary crises, climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. The Central Asian region, with its abundant natural resources and rapid economic transformation, faces mounting sustainability challenges. The region’s high dependence on resource extraction industries, combined with increasing climate vulnerabilities such as water scarcity, desertification, and extreme weather events, underscores the urgency of integrating sustainability principles into economic and climate policies. Central Asia’s ecosystems are intricately interconnected, shaped by shared natural resources and geographic features that transcend national boundaries. A shared understanding of the urgency of the sustainability challenge and relevance of key concepts, including CE, is therefore instrumental for moving forward. Not only nationally specific action towards SCP and CE, but also coordinated activities to effectively address common challenges and leverage shared opportunities are of high importance for the region.
This Technical Advisory (TA) project aims to engage with parliamentarians of all countries. As they hold the legislative power to drive transformative policy changes and advocate for integrated approaches to SCP, a shared understanding of where the region stands and what opportunities it holds is of high relevance. The collaborative approach ensures that identified topics are relevant and their approaches tailored to the specific needs of Central Asian countries. By engaging parliamentarians in this dialogue, the region can ensure that policies are not only environmentally sound but also socially inclusive, bringing communities together and promoting a shared vision for a sustainable future. This collective effort can enhance regional cooperation, reinforce climate resilience, and pave the way for a prosperous and sustainable Central Asia.
