Dushanbe, Tajikistan – Cooperation for greener future and human stories behind clean energy transition took the central stage at the Third Edition of European Union – Tajikistan Sustainable Energy Days that took place today. The event featured a photo exhibition “The European Union – Tajikistan: Faces of Sustainable Energy Development Cooperation” and a greening action at the substation “Novaya”.
The event gathered representatives of the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan, the Renewable Energy Association of Tajikistan, the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Tajikistan, the protagonists of the photo exhibition, and students.
Organised with the EU support, the photo exhibition highlighted the citizens of Tajikistan – policymakers, experts, researchers, engineers, and educators – who are powering the clean energy transition and turning the vision of a sustainable future into reality. These local stories were also complimented by a regional digital exhibition showcasing 38 inspiring portraits and stories from across all five Central Asian countries.
At the exhibition opening, Mr Manuchehr Safarzoda, Deputy Minister of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan, said: “More than 98% of Tajikistan’s electricity is generated from hydropower resources, and our country has set ambitious goals to achieve a complete transition to green energy by 2037. For us, the development of renewable energy is not just about generating more power, it is also about empowering and recognising people who drive this development. Through robust policies, education, and innovation, we strive to build a clean energy system. We appreciate the European Union’s support on this path of making Tajikistan greener, more sustainable, and full of opportunities for its people.”
Participants then joined the greening action at the substation “Novaya”. The act of planting trees resonated with Tajikistan’s National Programme “Green Country”, the State Program for Greening the Republic of Tajikistan for the Period until 2040, the republican movement “Plant a Tree!”, as well with the European campaign #ForOurPlanet, reflecting a commitment to cleaner air, greener cities, and a climate-resilient environment.
H.E. Mr Radosław Darski, Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Tajikistan noted: “This photo exhibition offers an opportunity to celebrate our shared values and common vision for a sustainable future. It highlights the strong and long-term partnership between the European Union and Tajikistan in promoting sustainable development, advancing the energy transition, and fostering a green economy. The heroes featured in the photo exhibition show that every action – small or big – is important and meaningful. Each story and every tree planted today remind us that together we can protect our planet and build a better tomorrow.
The European Union – Tajikistan Sustainable Energy Days campaign and its activities were organised by the EU-funded project “Sustainable Energy Connectivity in Central Asia (SECCA)”.
