Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – The Central Asia Climate Change Conference, convened in Ashgabat from 13 to 15 May 2025, brought together government officials, international partners, and academic experts under the theme: “Achieving the Global Climate Finance Goal through Regional and National Actions in Central Asia”.

The European Union funded SECCA project contributed to the conference session on renewable energy in Central Asia. Represented by Ilze Purina, Key Expert in Energy Sector Governance, SECCA emphasized the importance of small-scale renewable energy projects in advancing sustainable energy goals across the region. The session aimed to advance the development and deployment of renewable energy sources in Central Asia by fostering dialogue, sharing best practices, and promoting regional cooperation, while emphasizing the critical role of education in supporting a sustainable and inclusive energy transition.

In her presentation, Ms Purina outlined SECCA’s current activities in Central Asia, particularly in promoting small hydropower, rooftop solar installations, biomass energy, and geothermal energy in the countries of the region. She detailed how SECCA supports small-scale renewable energy adoption by working closely with national stakeholders and building technical capacity.

At the conclusion of the session, participants reached a mutual understanding on the need for coordinated regional efforts, including enhanced inter-university collaboration, supportive policy frameworks, and innovative financing models to overcome shared challenges and accelerate renewable energy deployment. SECCA reaffirmed its commitment to supporting such initiatives.