The Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Belgium and the European Union, Sapar Palvanov, held two separate meetings in Brussels dedicated to deepening the partnership between Ashgabat and Brussels in the humanitarian sphere. The diplomat discussed prospects for cooperation in scientific research, high technologies, innovation, education, youth policy, and addressing climate … [Read more...]
UNICEF and Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan Strengthen Climate-Resilient Education with Solar Energy Installation in Rural School
UNICEF, in partnership with the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan, has supported the installation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) power system at School No. 33 in Nurly Zaman village, Ahal velayat, helping ensure clean and uninterrupted essential services for children and teachers. The system installed at School No. 33 operates water pumps for school water, sanitation and … [Read more...]
10 trends shaping global trade in 2026
Slower growth, rising protectionism and structural shifts in value chains, services and regulation are redefining trade flows, creating new risks and opportunities. Global trade had a record year in 2025, with preliminary data pointing to a 7% increase to exceed $35 trillion for the first time. While growth is expected to remain positive in 2026, the pace will slow. UN … [Read more...]
President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon highlights priorities for Landlocked Countries at UN Conference
President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon spoke at the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), held in Awaza. In his speech, Emomali Rahmon emphasized the critical importance of the conference for assessing the outcomes of the Vienna Programme of Action for 2014–2024 and defining new priorities for the upcoming period. He … [Read more...]
Methane Mitigation Training: Building Capacity for Turkmenistan’s Low-Carbon Future
A two-day Methane Mitigation Training, led by UNECE in partnership with UNEP IMEO and supported by UNDP in coordination with the UN RCO in Turkmenistan, kicked off yesterday (29 July). Policymakers and oil & gas professionals are exploring practical tools to monitor, measure, and reduce methane emissions. The training supports Turkmenistan’s climate commitments … [Read more...]
International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Climate Held in Turkmenistan with Support from UNDP and the EU
On April 4, 2025, the International Conference titled “Status of Neutrality – a Guarantee of Sustainable Energy Development. Systems Thinking for Comprehensive Analysis of Energy and Climate" was held at the State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan in Mary city. The event was organized jointly within the framework of the United Nations development Programme (UNDP) project … [Read more...]
Samarkand Climate Summit: Central Asia seeks ways to sustainable development
On 4 April 2025, the international First Climate Forum “Central Asia in the Face of Global Climate Challenges: Consolidation for Common Prosperity” was held in Samarkand. The forum was chaired by President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The forum was attended by President of the European Council Antonio Costa, President of the European Commission Ursula von der … [Read more...]
UNDP and British Embassy in Turkmenistan Convene Eighth Climate Group Meeting of the Development Partners
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the British Embassy in Turkmenistan co-hosted the eighth Coordination Meeting of the Development Partners Climate Group on 5 February 2025 at the UN Building in Ashgabat, aiming to accelerate Turkmenistan’s progress in meeting its international commitments under the Paris Agreement. Representatives from UN Agencies, … [Read more...]
Round Table in Ashgabat focused on the National Climate Change Adaptation Plan
The International Science and Technology Park of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan hosted a round table dedicated to the presentation of Turkmenistan's National Adaptation Plan to Climate Change and a Roadmap for its implementation. This document was developed within the framework of the country's international obligations under the Paris Agreement and is the result of a … [Read more...]
EU-Turkmenistan Partnership: Summing up the achievements, we look to the future
On 24 January, the European Union Delegation to Turkmenistan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan held a joint press conference to reflect on the their partnership in 2024 and to outline strategic priorities for the year ahead. The event brought together local and international media, representatives from Turkmen ministries and agencies, and coordinators of … [Read more...]
Central Asian Water Experts Meet to Enhance Cooperation on Water, Energy, Environment and Climate Issues
On October 29-30, 2024, in Almaty, Kazakhstan, the UNRCCA organized a “Expert Meeting on Water, Energy, Environment, and Climate Cooperation in Central Asia” as part of its water project. The meeting brought together representatives from relevant ministries, state agencies, and national and international experts, including those from UNESCO, UNECE, UNAMA, and DPPA, to assess … [Read more...]
UNDP and the British Embassy in Turkmenistan co-host a Climate group meeting
Ashgabat, 31 May 2024: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the British Embassy in Turkmenistan jointly organized the seventh meeting of the Climate Group of Development Partners to accelerate Turkmenistan's progress in fulfilling its international obligations under the Paris Agreement. The meeting took place on May 31, 2024 at the Carbon Training Centre of the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan to enhance Climate Reporting transparency with new project
A seminar dedicated to the launch of a new project aimed at increasing the transparency and effectiveness of Turkmenistan's climate reporting in the framework of the Paris Agreement commitments was held in Ashgabat. The initiative comes from the Global Environment Facility (GEF), which financially supports hundreds of energy-efficient, environmental, adaptation and green … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan is preparing to launch a capacity-building project in the field of compliance with the Expanded Transparency Framework under the Paris Agreement
On 6 February 2024, the launch meeting of the new project “Strengthening Turkmenistan's capacity to comply with the expanded transparency framework under the Paris Agreement” was held in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, the Central Asia Climate Information Port reports. The seminar, organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) with the support of the … [Read more...]
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 of this … [Read more...]
78th UN General Assembly Document Feature Turkmenistan’s COP28 Positions
The national position statement on climate change and environmental security, made by the President of Turkmenistan during the twenty-eighth session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in Dubai on December 1-2, 2023, was published and distributed in the six official languages of the UN as an official document of … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan Meets with US Special Presidential Envoy on Climate
On 19 September 2023, in New York, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with the US Special Presidential Envoy on Climate John Kerry. The sides exchanged views on priority environmental aspects, emphasizing that climate change is one of the integral components of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. They also noted that this topic was the subject of … [Read more...]
Climate change – Central Asia is united at various platforms including CAREC
Central Asia is fully conscious of the challenges posed by the climate change, global warming and related complications. The region is united for the sake of the shared future. Regional Environmental Center for Central Asia (CAREC) is among the various platforms that bring the countries of Central Asia together for dealing with issues related to climate change. Here are … [Read more...]
Young people are right about climate change: it’s time to listen
Luis Alfonso de Alba Climate change is not a far-away problem– it is causing huge damage right now in Asia-Pacific and around the world. From air pollution choking many major cities, to more extreme heat and natural disasters, to one million species at risk, the urgent need for climate action is clear. We are all paying the price today, but unless we take action immediately to … [Read more...]