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The Regional Ecological Summit 2026 (RES 2026), initiated by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, will take place on 22–24 April 2026 in Astana, Kazakhstan. The United Nations is a strategic partner of the Summit, which will bring together governments, international organizations, and other stakeholders to advance environmental sustainability in Central Asia. Eighteen UN agencies are co-organizing 27 sessions and 5 workshops under key thematic areas related to climate action, environmental resilience, and sustainable development. The Summit will serve as a platform for promoting coordinated regional solutions to shared environmental challenges. A key outcome will be the adoption of a Joint Declaration by the Heads of State of Central Asia on regional environmental cooperation. In addition, a Programme of Action for 2026–2030, developed in partnership with the United Nations, will be launched to support a resilient and sustainable future for the region.RegistrationLearn more