Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) QU Dongyu underscored FAO’s commitment to strengthening food security and nutrition, as well as climate-resilient agrifood systems across Europe and Central Asia, addressing at the International Conference on Food Security in the Context of Climate Change: Health and Nutrition in a Changing … [Read more...]
Rising Heat, Rising Risk: Regional Policy Actions
Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) 2024 was the hottest on record globally. In Asia and the Pacific, Bangladesh was the worst-hit country, with about 33 million people affected by lower crop yields that destabilized food systems, along with … [Read more...]
UNRCCA Preventive Diplomacy Academy Engages Youth on Climate Diplomacy with UK Perspective
UNRCCA, in collaboration with the British Embassy in Turkmenistan, hosted an online training session for the 2025 cohort of the Preventive Diplomacy Academy (PDA) on “The Role of Diplomacy in Tackling Climate Change - A UK Perspective.” The session was led by Ms. Clare Allbless, Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Ashgabat, who shared her extensive experience in … [Read more...]
UNDP supports strengthening Turkmenistan’s climate ambitions through the update of its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC)
Ashgabat, 12 September 2025 - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and with the support of the Ministry of Environmental Protection, convened a national workshop to discuss the process of updating Turkmenistan’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) under the United Nations Framework … [Read more...]
UNICEF and Partners Place Children and Youth in the Focus of the Next Nationally Determined Contributions of Turkmenistan
27 August 2025, Ashgabat — UNICEF, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment Protection of Turkmenistan, convened a round table on the development of Turkmenistan’s third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) with a special focus on children and youth. The event brought together representatives of key government ministries and institutions, civil society … [Read more...]
UNICEF and Partners Empower Young Leaders for Climate Action as Summer School concludes in Ashgabat
As the Youth Climate Summer School 2025 concluded last week in Ashgabat, 35 young people celebrated the completion of the three months of intensive learning, collaboration and climate action. Young people took center stage in discussions and activities spanning climate, environment, energy, agriculture, water, disaster risk reduction, biodiversity, waste management, project … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan and UNESCAP Develop Drought Monitoring System for Central Asia
Amid global climate change, particularly rising air temperatures, the world faces significant environmental challenges. Some regions experience disasters such as rising water levels, floods, and droughts, signaling a worsening ecological situation. Central Asia, including Uzbekistan, is not immune to these global threats. Central Asia is a critical region where the impacts … [Read more...]
Disaster-Preparedness Must Replace Response-Oriented Approach, Speakers Tell Round Table on Enhancing Adaptive Capacity, Strengthening Resilience to Climate Change
“There are no natural disasters; all disasters are human-induced,” underscored an expert at the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries today. Opha Pauline Dube, Professor at the University of Botswana and Lead Author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, was speaking at a round-table discussion held this afternoon on “Enhancing … [Read more...]
GIZ Training in Mary: Assessing Climate Risks and Adapting to Climate Change in Turkmenistan
A three-day training session on assessing climate risks in Murghab river bassin and adapting to climate change was held in Mary at the end of June. The event was organized as part of the collaboration between the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan and the regional program of the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ). The training brought … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Defines National Steps for Adapting to Cryosphere Changes
A national workshop was held in Ashgabat on 12–13 May 2025 as part of the GEF–UNDP–UNESCO project “Strengthening the resilience of Central Asian countries by enabling regional cooperation to assess glacio-nival systems to develop integrated methods for sustainable development and adaptation to climate change.” The workshop aimed to translate regional priorities into concrete … [Read more...]
OSCE-supported seminar discusses the role of youth and women in responding to climate change risks in Turkmenistan and Central Asia
An OSCE-organized seminar on strengthening the role of youth and women in responding to climate change risks in Turkmenistan and Central Asia took place on 12 May 2025 in Ashgabat. The OSCE Centre in Ashgabat initiated this event within the framework of the 7th Central Asian Conference on Climate Change (CACCC-2025), which will take place from 13 to 15 May 2025 in Ashgabat. … [Read more...]
Blending tradition and innovation: Turkmen specialists explore nature-based climate solutions
At an April workshop on nature-based solutions (NbS), 35 specialists from Turkmenistan learned ways to improve ecosystem services and bolster sustainable natural resource management and resilience to climate change impacts. NbS describe actions that help protect, sustainably manage and restore natural or modified ecosystems and that address societal challenges effectively … [Read more...]
UNDP Turkmenistan Highlights the Role of Women in Climate Action on Earth Day
In celebration of Earth Day, on 22 April 2025, UNDP Turkmenistan welcomed a group of students to the UN House for a dynamic educational session as part of its year-round campaign, “Gender Equality – Path to Peace and Trust.” This session focused on the vital link between gender equality and climate action. Students from the International University for the Humanities and … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and UNDP Host Final Conference of GCF-Funded Project to Strengthen Turkmenistan’s Climate Adaptation Capacity
Ashgabat, April 10, 2025 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Green Climate Fund (GCF) project "Developing a National Adaptation Planning Process in Turkmenistan" (NAP), implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, concluded with a high-level final conference held at the “Yyldyz” Hotel on 10 April 2025. The event … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Presents Updated Climate Reports Under UNFCCC and Paris Agreement
Turkmenistan has reaffirmed its commitment to international climate goals with the presentation of two key reports: the updated First Biennial Report and the First Biennial Transparency Report. These documents reflect the country’s progress under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), signed in 1992 and effective since 1995, as well as the Paris … [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 makes a significant contribution to Turkmenistan’s efforts in fulfilling its global climate agreement commitments
Within the framework of the project "Sustainable Cities in Turkmenistan: Integrated Green Urban Development in Ashgabat and Avaza” implemented by the UNDP jointly with the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, a National Working Meeting was held on 19 March 2025. The meeting focused on climate reporting within the country's obligations under the UN Framework … [Read more...]
World Population – Peak and Decline
nCa Report The global population, currently estimated at 8.1 billion in 2023, is projected to peak at around 10.4 billion by 2080 before entering a gradual decline. This trajectory, based on medium-variant models from the United Nations and other demographic studies, reflects slowing growth rates—from 0.8% annually today to near zero by 2080—as fertility rates fall below … [Read more...]
UNDP Introduces Cutting-Edge Solutions for Climate Resilience in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 14 January 2025: The UNDP/GCF project "Developing a national adaptation planning process in Turkmenistan" in cooperation with the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan organized a roundtable to present a database on priority technologies available for the future implementation of the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) in the country. The event took place … [Read more...]
New Project to enhance agroecology and land management in Turkmen Aral Sea Region
With the support of various UN structural agencies, Turkmenistan is involved in the implementation of multi–country long-term projects in various agroecological areas: protection of grain from locusts, development of aquaculture, camel farming, ecosystem support and natural solutions in agriculture to enhance the resilience of biodiversity and agricultural production to the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan strengthens cooperation in the field of food security in the context of climate change
On November 28, an international conference "Cooperation on food Security in the context of climate Change" was held in Ashgabat. The forum, organized in a hybrid format, brought together the heads of relevant ministries of Turkmenistan, Deputy Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), as well as representatives of other … [Read more...]
OSCE fosters dialogue on critical infrastructure resilience in Central Asia and beyond
On 22 November 2024, 25 government officials from Central Asia gathered in Ashgabat for a Regional Conference on “Critical Infrastructure Protection in Central Asia: Strengthening Resilience, Enhancing Security”. The event was organized by the OSCE Transnational Threats Department, the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities and the OSCE Centre … [Read more...]
Challenging future projected for children in 2050 in world transformed by extreme climate crises, population shifts, and tech disparities
Children learn using tablets during an e-learning session at Alshargia safe learning space, Kassala, Sudan Childhood ‘hangs in the balance’ unless urgent measures adopted to protect children’s futures globally, according to new report NEW YORK, 20 November 2024 – The future of childhood hangs in the balance if urgent action is not taken to safeguard children’s rights in a … [Read more...]
A Multilateral trust Fund for Central Asian countries presented at COP29 in Baku
A high-level meeting at COP29, co-organized by the COP29 Presidency, Ministry of Economy of Azerbaijan, UNECE and UNESCAP, saw the introduction of the SPECA Multi-Partner Trust Fund. The high-level representatives of participating States of the United Nations Special Programme for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA) signed the Baku Joint Ministerial Statement on the … [Read more...]
ADB Launches Major Initiative for Central Asia and South Caucasus to Build Resilience to Melting Glaciers
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) launched a new regional program, Glaciers to Farms, that will promote sustainable water use and food security in Central Asia, the South Caucasus, and Pakistan amid the catastrophic impacts of accelerated glacial melt due to climate change, ADB said in a press-release on 14 November 2024. Supported by the Green Climate Fund’s (GCF) Project … [Read more...]
Central Asian and Turkic Youth Climate Leaders Speak Out at COP29 in Baku
Assel Satubaldina Youth climate activists from Central Asia and Turkic countries discussed how youth can drive climate action at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku on Nov. 13. The event, dubbed Next COP Dialogue of Central Asian and Turkic Youth Climate Leaders, convened young environmental advocates from Azerbaijan, Hungary, Kazakhstan, the … [Read more...]
Tajikistan pledges to become a fully green country by 2037
Tajikistan intends to completely switch to energy production from renewable sources by 2032, based on its Strategy for the Development of a “green economy”, and turn into a “green” country by 2037. President Emomali Rahmon announced these goals at the COP29 climate conference in Baku. He emphasized the urgency of addressing climate change and proposed several … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan calls for International Center on Climate Loss and Damage
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev addressed the plenary session of the Summit of World Leaders within the framework of the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) in Baku, stressing the country's determination to combat global climate challenges. "Today, climate change has become a major … [Read more...]
Kyrgyzstan calls on developed countries to bring climate finance to US $ 2 trillion
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, addressing the Summit of World Leaders on Climate Action in Baku, stressed the importance of coordinated actions to combat climate change in order to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement. He called on developed countries to increase financial assistance to developing countries in the framework of climate finance. "We support the … [Read more...]
Central Asia’s contribution to global emissions is only 1% – President of Kazakhstan
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev spoke at the Summit of World Leaders on Climate Action, which is taking place within the framework of the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Baku (Azerbaijan). In his speech, the President reaffirmed Kazakhstan's commitment to the global climate agenda and stressed the … [Read more...]
Korea pledges $3 million to support climate action in Central Asia
The Korean government will donate $3 million over the next three years to support climate change initiatives in Central Asian countries, Yonhap reports. According to the finance ministry of South Korea, the agreement for the donation to the Climate and Sustainability Project Preparatory Fund was signed Friday during ministerial-level meetings held in Kazakhstan under the … [Read more...]
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan held an online meeting with the Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources
On 7 November 2024, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a videoconference meeting with the Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources Geoffrey Pyatt. During the meeting, the sides stressed the constructive nature of relations between the two countries, especially in such areas as trade and economy, energy, transport, logistics and … [Read more...]
ADB Brief: Decarbonizing Value Chains in the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Economies
The ADB has issued a brief on the importance of decarbonizing value chains in the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) economies. It is available in pdf at this link: https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/publication/1007746/adb-brief-316-decarbonizing-value-chains-carec.pdf Here is the essence of the brief, as generated by NotebookLM: ● CAREC has a high … [Read more...]
Climate Crisis – Global North owes USD 5 trillion annually to Global South
nCa Commentary The voices are growing ahead of COP29 in Baku that the Global North needs to do more – lot more – to equalize the field for the Global South. The activists took part in hundreds of climate actions around the world this Friday (20 September 2024) to call on the governments in the Global North to pay up US$5 trillion annually as a down payment towards their … [Read more...]
Youth conference on climate change was held in Ashgabat
On September 16, 2024, the Government of Turkmenistan, in cooperation with the Office of the UN Permanent Coordinator, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Embassies of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates in Turkmenistan and with the support of the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ), held the final National … [Read more...]
Climate Conference Brings Together Youth of Southern Turkmenistan
A conference of young eco-activists from the southern region of Turkmenistan gathered in Mary to discuss climate change and the role of youth in addressing related challenges. The event was held at the State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan, as reported by the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper. The conference was organized in anticipation of the 19th Youth Climate Conference … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan: Youth of Balkanabat unite to discuss climate change issues
On 6 September 2024, in the lead up to the Conference of Youth (COY19) and the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 29) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, the velayat Conference of Youth on Climate Change was held in Turkmenistan. The event, organized by the Government of Turkmenistan together with the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office, the UN … [Read more...]
Dashoguz: Turkmenistan’s Youth Rallies for Climate Action
On 3 September 2024, a Local Conference of Youth on Climate Change (LCOY) was held at the Turkmen Agricultural Institute in Dashoguz, ahead of the upcoming global climate events COY19 and COP29, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reports. The event was organized by the Government of Turkmenistan in cooperation with the UN Resident Coordinator Office, the … [Read more...]
“What Can I Do to Preserve the Ozone Layer?” – Competition announced for children in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan's public organization "Ýaş tebigatçy" and the Ozone Center, a division of the Ministry of Environmental Protection, are inviting young minds to participate in a creative competition titled "What Can I Do to Preserve the Ozone Layer?" The competition is aimed at fostering environmental awareness and literacy among Turkmenistan's students and at encouraging … [Read more...]
UNDP Supports the Implementation of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 29 August 2024: Within the framework of the UNDP project "Sustainable Cities in Turkmenistan: Integrated Green Urban Development in Ashgabat and Avaza," a working meeting at the national level on issues related to climate change was held in Ashgabat on August 29. The meeting was organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, … [Read more...]
UNDP Turkmenistan Report: Risks from Climate Change for Water and Agriculture in Turkmenistan
The UNDP Turkmenistan has issued a report ‘Risks from Climate Change for Water and Agriculture in Turkmenistan.’ It was prepared with the aim of creating an evidence base to strengthen adaptation planning in the water sector, while also including a detailed analysis of the vulnerabilities of various groups (women, children, young people, and people with chronic … [Read more...]
Uzbekistan has established Climate Council
Uzbekistan has established a Climate Council under the president of Uzbekistan. It is actually the transformation and upgrading of the National Center for Green Transformation and Adaptation to Climate Change. The council will perform the functions of the highest advisory body to the president, dealing with issues of mitigating the effects of climate change and adapting to … [Read more...]
IOM builds national capacities on human mobility management in the context of adaptation to climate change
6 August 2024, Ashgabat - Dashoguz. Senior and mid-level government officials from relevant national institutions at the regional and national level have improved their capacities and understanding of human mobility management in the context of adaptation to climate change in a series of events organized by IOM in Turkmenistan in late July 2024 as part of the IOM project … [Read more...]
Turkmen Experts Undergo Climate Change Training in Uzbekistan
A group of Turkmen environmental specialists have completed training courses at the Central Asian University for the Study of Environment and Climate Change in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The program, aimed at equipping state and public sector ecologists with climate change adaptation and risk assessment skills, is part of a broader initiative to address climate challenges in the … [Read more...]
ADB and FutureWater hold Initial Discussions on Climate Adaptation Project in Turkmenistan
Early July, an Asian Development Bank (ADB) delegation and FutureWater visited Ashgabat for meetings and consultations with specialists from Turkmenistan’s Ministries of Agriculture and Environmental Protection, as well as the State Committee of Water Resources. The goal was to establish scientific and practical cooperation for a new climate adaptation-focused project. The … [Read more...]
UNDP and IOM organized a working meeting on rational water use in Turkmenistan amid changing climate conditions
The UNDP/GCF project "Developing a National Adaptation Planning Process in Turkmenistan" in cooperation with the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan and the IOM project “Mainstreaming the Migration, Environment and Climate Change Nexus into Climate-Related National Planning Processes” organized a working meeting between representatives of the governmental, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan gears up for COP29 Climate Conference
Turkmenistan is ramping up preparations for the upcoming Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov presented a detailed report on strengthening Turkmenistan's climate change cooperation during a Cabinet meeting on 28 Jun. It was noted that in May 2022, … [Read more...]
Lake Balkhash needs more attention
nCa Commentary Lake Balkhash is located in southeastern Kazakhstan. It is one of the largest lakes in Asia and the 15th largest in the world. The basin drains seven rivers, the primary of which is the Ili, bringing most of the riparian inflow; others, such as the Karatal, bring surface and subsurface flow. The Ili is fed by precipitation, largely vernal snowmelt, from the … [Read more...]
Central Asian States rally for water and climate solutions: Dushanbe Forum tackles critical water and climate challenges, signalling a united regional approach
Dushanbe, 14 June 2024 – The High-level Central Asian Forum on 'Water and Climate Change', organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in cooperation with the European Union and the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of the Republic of Tajikistan, has become a cornerstone of the 3rd High-level International Conference on the International Decade for Action … [Read more...]
TESC 2024 – key points of the first day of the International Conference on Environmental Aspects of Hydrocarbon Resources Development
On 5-6 June 2024, Ashgabat hosts an international scientific conference: "Energy perspectives, new technologies and environmental aspects in the development of hydrocarbon resources", organized by the state concerns Turkmengaz and Turkmennebit, the State Corporation Turkmengeologiya in cooperation with the Turkmen-Forum and the British company GaffneyCline. Double the … [Read more...]