On 28 March 2024, Kazakhstan hosted a meeting of the Interstate Commission on Sustainable Development (ICSD) in Astana, according to the Kazakh Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources. Representatives from the environmental ministries of Central Asian countries (Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan) attended the meeting. Additionally, representatives from the Regional Environmental Center for Central Asia (RECCA), […]
Annual Spring Tree Planting Campaign started in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan started its annual spring tree planting campaign on Saturday, 15 March, led by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. Traditionally, the goal is to plant a total of 3 million seedlings across the country. The campaign prioritizes both urban and rural areas. 1.5 million seedlings will be planted in the capital, Ashgabat and Arkadag. President Berdimuhamedov personally […]
OSCE-Central Asian Meeting in Ashgabat Paves Way for Stronger Climate Action
On 4 March 2024, Ashgabat hosted a forum of the OSCE and Ministers of Environmental Protection of Central Asian countries on issues related to climate change and sustainable development. OSCE Secretary General Helga Schmid commented on the outcomes of the meeting in an interview with the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper. Here are the key points mentioned […]
Realize Your Eco-Dream!: NGO “Young Naturalist” announces a competition for students of Turkmenistan
The public organization “Ýaş tebigatçy” (“Young Naturalist”) is excited to announce a new competition, “Realize Your Eco-Dream!”, designed to empower students to turn their environmental ideas into action. Chairman Leyli Shykhmadova said: “We believe young people hold the key to a greener future. This competition aims to ignite their passion, support their innovative solutions, and […]
Uzbekistan to suspend operation of polluting businesses with new law
Uzbekistan has strengthened its environmental protection efforts by introducing amendments to key laws. These changes empower authorities to suspend or restrict the operations of businesses that excessively pollute the environment, posing a threat to public health and safety. The President of Uzbekistan signed a law on amendments to the laws “On Nature Protection”, “On protection […]
Ecology, climate and water are the foundation of effective domestic and foreign policy
Ismail Dairov “Our country is part of a transboundary water system” — President Sadyr Japarov, II People’s Kurultai, Bishkek, December 15-16, 2023 Environmental, climate change and water policy issues have been the focus of the author’s professional interests throughout his more than 30-year career at the national and regional levels. Moreover, if the first part […]
Turkmen Scientists are Experimenting with Microalgae-based Green Wastewater Treatment
Combating environmental challenges with nature’s help, Turkmen scientists are making strides in “green” wastewater treatment using microalgae. 2023 saw promising experiments demonstrating the effectiveness of these microscopic plants in cleaning collector and drainage waters, even those burdened with pollutants. Ovezdurdy Djumadurdiyev, a Senior researcher at the Renewable Energy Research and Production Center of the State […]
Chinese scientists visited the Turkmen village of Bokurdak in Karakum
Specialists from the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography and its Green Development Research Center for the Great Silk Road, as well as the Institute of Geology and Geophysics affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, other scientific institutions of the Chinese Academy of Sciences visited Turkmenistan in late December. They had meetings with Turkmen […]
Turkmenistan Keeps City Air Clean Despite Dust Challenges
Turkmenistan’s capital and major cities breathe easy, according to environmental experts. Air pollution indicators stay within established limits, despite the ever-present challenge of natural dust. The Ministry of Environmental Protection, through its Environmental Control Service, diligently monitors air quality twice a day. Victoria Akopova, a specialist with the ministry and UNDP joint project “Sustainable Cities […]
Environmental Solidarity: Central Asian Countries Unite to Address Shared Challenges
The governments of the Central Asian countries are determined to jointly solve environmental problems, which was demonstrated at the high-level meeting “Solidarity and Unity in the face of the challenges of the triple planetary crisis”, organized on the sidelines of COP28 in Dubai. According to the Regional Environmental Center of Central Asia, the meeting was […]
International experts discuss the state of the Caspian seal population
Recently, an international webinar “The state of the Caspian seal population in the present and future” was held in a hybrid format. The event was attended by representatives of research centers and experts on biodiversity of five countries of the Caspian region, including Turkmenistan, the newspaper “Neutral Turkmenistan” reports. During the webinar, the results of […]
Arkadag City of Turkmenistan – official inauguration opens doors for inclusive partnership
Tariq Saeedi and Elvira Kadyrova The Arkadag City of Turkmenistan was formally opened on 29 June 2023. There were several ceremonies throughout the day, led by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, to highlight the futuristic and inclusive nature of the City that is designed to serve as the global prototype for a sustainable city. [We have reported […]
Russia and Turkmenistan to realize specific projects in the field of water use and ecology
On the sidelines of the visit of the Russian delegation to Ashgabat last week, the Ministry of Agriculture of Turkmenistan and the Russian Academy of Sciences signed an Action Plan (“roadmap”) of cooperation between Russian and Turkmen experts in the field of water use and ecology. The draft document was prepared by the Russian Academy […]
Turkmenistan: Environmental health of the cities under the reliable protection
This year, the Environmental Control Service, which runs under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, marks its decade of activity. This institution, which has been operating since 10 January 2013, oversees the application of legislation in the field of industrial and other economic operations, as well as guaranteeing ecologically safe conditions and […]
30 March proclaimed International Day of Zero Waste
The “Zero Waste Project”, which has entered its fifth year under the auspices of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s wife Emine Erdoğan, received support at the UN level and 30 March was proclaimed “International Day of Zero Waste”. Launched five years ago under the patronage of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s wife Emine Erdoğan, The Zero Waste […]
Ak Tarap – Be on the bright side!
The Turkmen company “Ak Tarap” is one of dozens of local enterprises operating in the field of waste processing. However, unlike other companies of a similar profile, Ak Tarap is engaged in the disposal of industrial waste, which can be especially toxic and currently the company is a leader in the field of management of […]
Ecology and Environmental protection — priority areas of cooperation between the SCO countries
Sh. Fayziev, Head of the Department, and N. Khasanov, Chief Researcher, International Institute of Central Asia The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) attaches great importance to the issues of ecology and environmental protection, considering them as one of the key elements of sustainable development. In the founding documents adopted by the SCO — the Shanghai Declaration […]
Саммит прикаспийских государств в Астрахани – Роль и место Туркменистана
Доклад nCa Ашхабад, 28 сентября 2014 (nCa) — Четвертый саммит глав прикаспийских государств пройдет в Астрахани, в каспийском портовом городе России, 29 сентября 2014 года. В ходе саммита, как ожидается, прикаспийские страны подпишут три основных соглашения. Туркменистан сыграл ключевую роль в завершении разработки всех трех документов: Соглашение по сохранению и устойчивому использованию водных и биологических […]
Саммит глав прикаспийских государств в Астрахани – Итоги
Доклад nCa Ашхабад, 30 сентября 2014 (nCa) — Четвертый саммит глав прикаспийских государств, состоявшийся 29 сентября в Астрахани, превзошел все ожидания. Президенты всех прибрежных стран – России, Казахстана, Туркменистана, Ирана и Азербайджана, назвали работу саммита значительным успехом; президенты России и Казахстана обозначили саммит важнейшим «прорывом». Помимо сближения позиций по правовому статусу Каспийского моря, прибрежные страны […]
Caspian Summit at Astrakhan – The Outcome
nCa Report Ashgabat, 30 September 2014 (nCa) — The fourth summit of the heads of Caspian states, held in Astrakhan city of Russia on 29 September 2014, delivered fairly beyond expectations. The presidents of the littoral states – Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran and Azerbaijan – described it as huge success; the presidents of Russia and […]
Caspian Summit at Astrakhan – The Expectations
nCa Report Ashgabat, 29 September 2014 (nCa) — The foreign ministers of the Caspian littoral states met in Astrakhan on Sunday (28 Sep) to fine-tune their positions ahead of the fourth heads-of-state summit that is taking place today. Three important agreements will certainly be signed today: 1. Agreement on conservation and sustainable use of water […]
Caspian Summit at Astrakhan – Role and Position of Turkmenistan
nCa Report Ashgabat, 28 September 2014 (nCa) — The fourth summit of the heads of Caspian states will take place in Astrakhan, the Caspian port city of Russia, on 29 September 2014. The Caspian countries are expected to sign three important agreements during the summit. Turkmenistan has played a key role in finalizing the text […]