On 10 November 2026, a thematic session titled “From Climate Data to Technology: Strengthening Turkmenistan’s Capacity to Comply with the Enhanced Transparency Framework under the Paris Agreement” was held at the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), the Turkmen Foreign Ministry reported.
The event was organized by Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Environmental Protection and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, together with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
In his address, Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov stressed the country’s commitment to the goals of the Paris Agreement, noting the importance of reliable climate data and modern technology in carrying out practical climate action.
Particular attention was paid to Turkmenistan’s initiative to establish a Regional Climate Technology Centre for Central Asia, presented as a promising platform for expanding international cooperation and introducing innovative solutions in the region.
M. Kuliyeva, Rector of the International University for the Humanities and Development, also took part in the session on the Turkmen side. The event was moderated by Nabil Gangi, Deputy FAO Regional Representative for Europe and Central Asia and Acting FAO Subregional Coordinator for Central Asia.
Participants focused on improving national mechanisms for collecting, analyzing and reporting climate information, as well as introducing modern tools for monitoring and assessing climate indicators.
The session also addressed ways to increase the transparency of national efforts to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement, strengthen institutional capacity, and use climate data to develop effective environmental protection measures.
The event promoted the exchange of experience and discussion of practical approaches to improving the national climate reporting system, as well as expanding Turkmenistan’s cooperation with international partners in this area. /// nCa, 10 November 2026