TURKPA officials call for unified efforts to tackle climate change and boost green energy

The Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic States (TURKPA) has emphasized the urgent need to accelerate the promotion of green energy and strengthen cooperation to combat the effects of climate change.

The call came during the second meeting of chairpersons of the health committees from member parliaments, Caliber.Az reports via local media.

TURKPA Secretary General Mehmet Süreyya Er highlighted the increasing pressure on health systems due to climate change, stressing the importance of international coordination.

"Our main challenge is to take action to reduce the negative impact of climate change. This is an extremely challenging task. We believe that the cooperation of Turkic states will contribute to global efforts to address such issues," Süreyya Er stated.

Bakhrom Abdullayev, Chairman of the Committee on Science, Education, and Health of Uzbekistan's Senate, underscored the importance of legislative reforms and public awareness in addressing climate challenges.

"Uzbekistan proposes improving the legislation of Turkic states in the field of climate change. It is vital to support scientific research and actively work on raising public awareness," he said.

Abdullayev also outlined Uzbekistan’s ambitious climate goals for 2030, including increasing life expectancy to 78 years, reducing hereditary diseases in children, achieving a 40% share of green energy, and cutting carbon dioxide emissions.

Guldara Nurumova, a member of Kazakhstan’s Majilis Committee on Socio-Cultural Development, called for stronger collaboration between TURKPA member states to prepare healthcare systems for climate-induced challenges.

"The cooperation between the relevant committees of TURKPA member states' parliaments should be strengthened. The public must be adequately informed about the health impacts of climate change. At the same time, it is very important to develop early warning systems for natural disasters," Nurumova said.

She also emphasized the need to enhance the knowledge and skills of medical personnel to address the health risks posed by climate change effectively.

By Tamilla Hasanova