Japarov: Protecting nature is a responsibility toward future generations

President Sadyr Japarov spoke on 16 October 2026 at the Leaders' Summit held within the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, taking place in Yerevan, Armenia.

In his speech, the head of state stressed that environmental pollution and climate change require stronger international cooperation and joint action by all countries.

Japarov also said that biodiversity conservation must become an integral part of economic policy, investment planning and regional development. He added that protecting nature is a shared responsibility toward future generations. The remarks were reported by the Kabar news agency.