Dushanbe, Tajikistan, April 3. The Climate
Transition Planning Program was completed in Tajikistan,
implemented by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
(EBRD) in collaboration with the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT),
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the EBRD.
The program reached nearly 100 banking specialists, including a
dedicated working group from the NBT, training them in climate risk
management and sustainable financing practices.
The goal of the program was to help Tajikistan’s financial
sector adapt to global climate challenges and support sustainable
economic growth.
At the event marking the program’s completion, local financial
institutions showcased their initiatives for integrating
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and outlined
plans for further development of green financing.
The event was opened by the Chairman of National Bank of
Tajikistan, Firdavs Tolibzoda, and Holger Wiefel, Head of
Tajikistan for the EBRD. In their speeches, they emphasized the
importance of sustainable financing and the need to strengthen
climate risk management to ensure economic resilience.
“This program is not just an educational initiative, but a
strategic tool to enhance the resilience of the financial sector.
It helps financial institutions adapt to climate challenges, and
the knowledge and strategies gained will serve as the foundation
for future sustainable growth,” said Tolibzoda.
The EBRD highlighted its ongoing commitment to supporting
sustainable development in Tajikistan through programs like GEFF
II, which focuses on implementing green technologies and improving
access to financing for women entrepreneurs. These efforts align
with Tajikistan’s green economy development strategy and
international climate goals.