A Professor from Farabi University Participates in Practical Training on Biennial Transparency Reports in Istanbul

From 29 September to 2 October 2026, a practical training session on strengthening the capacity of Central Asian countries to prepare Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs) was held in Istanbul, Republic of Türkiye. Professor A. V. Cherednichenko of the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University participated in the event.

The training was supported by the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) and the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan. It aimed to strengthen national capacities in climate reporting and support the fulfilment of international transparency obligations under the Paris Agreement. During the training, participants examined the structure of Biennial Transparency Reports, requirements for the content and presentation of their main sections, reporting deadlines, and key wording necessary for preparing high-quality climate reports. Particular attention was given to discussing overall and country-specific assessment results, conducting practical training on priority BTR sections, and consulting with international experts. Participants also exchanged experience on addressing identified gaps, improving reporting quality, and preparing for the Technical Expert Review.

An important topic was the Republic of Kazakhstan’s plans to accelerate the preparation of its second Biennial Transparency Report on climate change. Kazakhstan indicated its intention to submit the report at the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), scheduled to take place in Antalya, Türkiye, in November 2026.

The participation of a professor from Farabi University in this international training contributes to strengthening professional expertise in climate policy, improving methodological approaches to national reporting, and promoting international cooperation on climate change.

The event also contributes to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In particular, it supports SDG 13: Climate Action, by enhancing climate reporting and strengthening mechanisms for implementing climate commitments, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, through knowledge exchange and cooperation between Central Asian countries and international experts.