IWMI at the Regional Ecological Summit
The Regional Ecological Summit (RES) 2026 aims to bring Central Asian countries together in partnership with the United Nations to develop shared solutions to climate change. Serving as a regional platform for dialogue and solidarity, RES 2026 will enhance cooperation among governments, international organizations, scientific institutions and the business community. It will also help raise awareness of priority environmental issues, identify practical solutions and shape joint action plans to advance the region’s sustainable development.
IWMI sessions at the Regional Ecological Summit
Thursday, April 23, 2026
| Time | Session | Location |
| 16:15-18:00 | Sustainable Financing of the Water Sector in Central Asia: Challenges, Opportunities, and Pathways for Regional Cooperation
Iskandar Abdullaev (keynote speaker) |
Plenary Hall “Astana” |
Friday, April 24, 2026
| Time | Session | Location |
| 9:00–10:45 | Climate-Sensitive Water Resources Management
Alexandr Nikolayenko (co-convener) |
Hall “Turkestan,” 1st floor |
