On 13 November, a thematic session entitled ‘From Awaza to Antalya: Advancing Climate Action and Implementation of the Awaza Programme of Action by LLDCs’ took place at the Turkmenistan Pavilion during the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31) in Antalya. This was reported by the press office of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan.

Participants discussed issues of international cooperation in the climate sphere and practical measures for implementing the Awaza Programme of Action for 2024–2034.

The document was adopted following the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), held in August 2025 in Turkmenistan.

The session was attended by representatives of landlocked developing countries, international organisations, specialised UN agencies and other development partners. Gulshat Yusupova, Rector of the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, delivered the opening address.

During the discussions, issues such as enhancing resilience to climate change, expanding access to climate finance, the transfer of modern technologies and strengthening national capacity were addressed.

Representatives from Bhutan, Kyrgyzstan, Bolivia, Botswana, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Mongolia shared their experiences of implementing national climate priorities. The main focus was on adaptation to climate change, sustainable development and regional cooperation.

A separate discussion took place with representatives from the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) and other international partners. Participants discussed opportunities for mobilising financial resources, providing technical support and developing joint climate projects.

Issues relating to the coordination of mechanisms under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change with the implementation of the Awaza Action Programme were also considered.

Following the session, the need for further cooperation among landlocked developing countries, the exchange of practical experience and the expansion of partnerships with international organisations to implement climate initiatives was emphasised.

The meeting at COP31 continued the international dialogue begun in Awaza and served as a platform for discussing practical steps to implement the Awaza Programme of Action and enhance the climate resilience of landlocked countries.