Ashgabat, 23 September 2024 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the British Embassy in Turkmenistan are partnering to promote sustainable economic growth by supporting the development of the creative and innovative economy. This new initiative aims to diversify Turkmenistan’s economy, empower women and youth, and enhance global competitiveness. The purpose of the project […]
UNDP builds capacity of the State Hydrometeorological Service of Turkmenistan on the use of hydrometeorological equipment
Ashgabat, September 9-13, 2024: Within the framework of the project “Developing a National Adaptation Planning Process in Turkmenistan” (NAP), implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with the financial support of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) in cooperation with the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, a practical training was organized at the State […]
UNDP and Partners Strengthen Seismic Resilience in Turkmenistan
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan, within the framework of the national project “Strengthening National Capacity for Seismic Risk Assessment, Prevention, and Response to Potential Earthquakes,” conducted a two-week training seminar on “Seismic Hazard, Seismic Vulnerability, and Seismic Risk”. The seminar, which took place from August 26 to September 6, 2024, at the […]
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 […]
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, coordinated by […]
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 […]
UNDP and Embassy of Japan in Turkmenistan Celebrate International Youth Day with “Youth and Peace” Workshop
On August 23, 2024, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan marked International Youth Day with a dynamic “Youth and Peace” workshop held at the UN Building in Ashgabat. This event highlighted the accomplishments of young participants of the FutureSkills4All Initiative and honored the winners of the “Youth and Peace” Poster Contest. The workshop […]
Solar-powered drip irrigation system is a viable option for Central Asia
nCa Report Economization of water using the freely available solar energy – the idea is neat and very practicable. Just the thing Central Asia needs. The EU and the UNDP, working together with the government of Uzbekistan, have introduced a drip irrigation system in the Akkurgan district of the Tashkent region, a region known for […]
UNDP and Turkmenstat enhance transport services statistics in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, August 15, 2024 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the State Committee of Turkmenistan on Statistics held a roundtable as part of the project on Improving Statistics on Trade and Transport in Turkmenistan, implemented by UNDP in collaboration with the State Committee of Turkmenistan on Statistics (Turkmenstat). The roundtable aimed to discuss […]
UNDP Supports Youth Entrepreneurship in Turkmenistan
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan, as part of the Country Component for Turkmenistan of the regional project “Promoting Resilient Communities to Prevent Violent Extremism in Central Asia,” conducted a series of mentorship trainings focused on the fundamentals of entrepreneurship for youth in the project’s pilot regions. These sessions were designed to equip […]
Issues of improving legislation in the field of sustainable management of land and water resources and ecosystems discussed in Ashgabat
A round table was held at the UN building in Ashgabat on improving legislation in the field of sustainable management of land and water resources and ecosystems as part of the UNDP-GEF project “Conservation and Sustainable Management of Land Resources and High Nature Value Ecosystems in the Aral Sea Basin for Multiple Benefits”, the Neutral […]
UNDP Empowers Youth with Sustainable Agriculture Training in Turkmenistan
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan, as part of the Country Component for Turkmenistan of the regional project “Promoting Resilient Communities to Prevent Violent Extremism in Central Asia,” hosted a series of mentoring trainings for youth on the fundamentals of sustainable agriculture. These trainings, held from July 22 to July 30, 2024, in […]
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, private sector and civil society of Turkmenistan on […]
UNDP Holds Seminar on Youth Employment with a Focus on Gender Aspects
Ashgabat, July 11, 2024 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan, as part of the Country Component for Turkmenistan of the regional project “Promoting Resilient Communities to Prevent Violent Extremism in Central Asia,” hosted a two-day seminar titled “Enhancing Professional Skills and Employment Opportunities for Vulnerable Youth in Turkmenistan through a Gender Lens” […]
(UPDATED) Turkmenistan and the UN have signed a number of documents – UNDP and Turkmenistan Deepen Partnership on Rule of Law
On 6 July 2024, Turkmenistan and the United Nations held a document signing ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. Four key documents were signed, fostering cooperation between Turkmenistan and the UN in several areas: • Joint Program Document titled “Strengthening Integrated and Coordinated Employment and Social Protection Systems for a Fair Transition […]
UNDP launches Online Course on Gender Equality for Public Servants in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 4 July 2024 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan launches the Specialized Gender Mainstreaming Online Course for Public Servants in Turkmenistan (SGMOC). The course, designed for civil servants, professionals, advisors, students, and anyone interested in gender equality and human rights, will delve into essential topics such as basic gender definitions, international […]
SDG Platform for Central Asia funded by the European Union: partners sum up the outcomes of the project
The final meeting of the Steering Committee of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) project funded by the European Union (EU) on the set-up of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Platform for Central Asia was held on 25 June 2024 in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The event was attended by representatives of UNDP Country Offices in Central […]
International Youth Environmental Camp Kicks Off in Uzbekistan
On 23 June, an international environmental camp was launched in Samarkand. This year’s edition brings together eco-activists from across Central Asia (Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan) alongside participants from Azerbaijan, Hungary, and Türkiye, according to the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and climate Change of Uzbekistan. The camp is a joint effort by the […]
UNDP and partners organized a workshop on biodiversity conservation and effective management of PAs
On June 20, 2024, a workshop on biodiversity conservation and effective management of protected areas (PAs) in the region was held in a hybrid format in Dashoguz. The workshop was organized within the framework of the project “Conservation and sustainable management of land resources and high nature value ecosystems in the Aral Sea basin for […]
UNDP and Turkmenistan sign a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen public education services
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – 20 June 2024 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on strengthening the country’s education system and promoting sustainable development practices. The MOU establishes a framework for collaboration between UNDP and the Ministry of Education to […]
UNDP and partners in Turkmenistan organized events dedicated to biological diversity
The project of the UN Development Program “Conservation and sustainable management of land resources and high nature value ecosystems in the Aral Sea basin for multiple benefits”, financed by the Global Environmental Facility (GEF) and implemented together with the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, conducted Events in Seydi city of the Lebap velayat to […]
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 […]
UNDP supported Ombudsperson`s Office in Turkmenistan to develop the Statement of Compliance for accreditation with GANHRI
On May 29, 2024, the Ombudsperson in Turkmenistan submitted the Statement of Compliance of the Ombudsperson`s Office in Turkmenistan with the Paris Principles (The Statement of Compliance) to Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institution`s (GANHRI) Sub-Committee on Accreditation (SCA). The Statement of Compliance was prepared in the framework of the project: “Strengthening the institutional […]
UNDP launches workshops for Turkmenistan’s private sector on climate risks and adaptation
Ashgabat, 7 June 2024: The project “Developing a National Adaptation Planning Process in Turkmenistan” (NAP) implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with the financial support of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) in cooperation with the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan launched a series of workshops for representatives of the private sector of […]
UNDP in Turkmenistan marks the World Environment Day together with partners
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – 5 June 2024 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) project “Sustainable Cities in Turkmenistan: Integrated Green Urban Development in Ashgabat and Avaza” marked the World Environment Day 2024, 5 June with a series of presentations and events to share knowledge, discuss strategies, and foster collaboration in the field of […]
#TurkmenYouth4SDGs: UNDP Engages Youth on Sustainable Development Goals
On the eve of the World Environment Day, UNDP held a meeting with the country’s student youth at the UN building in Ashgabat. During a meeting with students, UNDP specialists discussed topics such as the role of the younger generation in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and combating the climate crisis, creating more sustainable cities, […]
UNDP Seeks Volunteer Mentors: Help Build Stronger Communities in Turkmenistan
UNDP invites you to become a volunteer mentor within the country component of the regional project in Turkmenistan, supported/founded by the Japanese Government, ” Promoting Sustainable Communities for Preventing Violent Extremism in Central Asia”. We are looking for activists ready to voluntarily share their knowledge and experience to inspire and support the youth of our […]
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 […]
UNDP/FAO Study Visit: Turkmenistan Learns Land Management in Turkiye
Within the framework of the UNDP/GEF project “Conservation and sustainable management of land resources and high nature value ecosystems in the Aral Sea basin for multiple benefits”, together with the FAO project “Central Asia Countries Initiative on Land Management” (CACILM-2), an awareness-raising trip was organized to the Republic of Turkiye to study experience in preventing […]
UNDP strengthens national trade capacity of Turkmenistan through digitalization in trade
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Ministry of Trade and Foreign Economic Relations of Turkmenistan organized a two-day training titled “Developing Trade in a Competitive Environment and the Role of Digitalization as a Tool for Simplifying Trade Formalities”. The training was held as part of the ongoing joint project on “Strengthening the Trade […]
UNDP, IIR of MFA Turkmenistan Host Meeting on Biodiversity for Turkmen Students
In celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity, the UNDP together with the Institute of International Relations (IIR) of the MFA of Turkmenistan, hosted a meeting with Turkmen student youth. During the event, specialists from the UNDP project “Conservation and sustainable management of land resources and high nature value ecosystems in the Aral sea […]
UNDP discussed long-term adaptation activities for the economy of Turkmenistan with key stakeholders
On 15 May 2024, in Ashgabat within the framework of the project “Developing a National Adaptation Planning Process in Turkmenistan” implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with the financial support of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) in cooperation with the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, the roundtable for presentation of the draft […]
UNDP contributes to improving the environmental monitoring system in Turkmenistan Ashgabat
May 14-15, 2024: Within the framework of the joint project of UNDP and the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan “Sustainable Cities in Turkmenistan: Integrated Green Urban Development in Ashgabat and Avaza”, an educational training was held in Ashgabat on May 14-15, 2024. The training was attended by specialists of the Environmental Control Service laboratories […]
UNDP and the British Embassy in Turkmenistan increasing the capacity of the Boards of Lawyers in Turkmenistan
On 14 May 2024, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the British Embassy in Turkmenistan have signed a Contribution Agreement to support a project “Increasing the capacity of the Boards of Lawyers in Turkmenistan,” which is planned to be implemented jointly by the UNDP and the Boards of Lawyers in Turkmenistan. The project aims […]
UNDP and Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) host stakeholder discussions on water-energy-food-ecosystem nexus in Turkmenistan and Central Asia
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) with the support of German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) held a joint workshop on “Strengthening Climate Resilience of the Water-energy-food-ecosystem Nexus in Turkmenistan and Central Asia.” The event was organized within the framework of the project “Developing a National […]
FutureSkills4All: Empowering Turkmenistan Youth for Employability and Resilience
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan, in collaboration with the UNDP Knowledge Project, is joining the FutureSkills4All Initiative to enhance youth employment opportunities by providing learning and skill development opportunities for young people and women in Turkmenistan. This skill building activity is part of the Country Component of the Regional Project on “Promoting […]
Tashkent hosted a climate change and adaptation conference
On 6-7 May 2024 Conference on Climate Change and Adaptation took place in Tashkent. The conference was organized by UNDP jointly with the Committee on the Development of the Aral Sea Region and Ecology of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Hydrometeorological Service Agency (Uzhydromet) of the Ministry of […]
Turkmenistan and the United Nations held the first meeting of the joint Strategic Advisory Board
On 3 May 2024, the first meeting of the Turkmenistan-UN Strategic Advisory Board was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan in a hybrid format. Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov and the UN Resident Coordinator to Turkmenistan Dmitry Shlapachenko chaired the meeting, attended by two Deputy Prime Ministers responsible for the financial and economic […]
Turkmenistan and UNDP expand collaboration to strengthen the country’s healthcare system
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. May 3, 2024. Today, The Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan (MoHMI) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed a landmark agreement for a new project “Procurement of health products for the control of infectious diseases in 2024-2025”. This multi-year initiative, with a budget exceeding $34 million fully financed by […]
UNDP Project upgraded 114 laboratories across Turkmenistan
As part of the project funded by the Government of Turkmenistan and implemented by UNDP, the installation of modern laboratory equipment has been successfully completed, and training sessions have been conducted for specialists in 10 clinical laboratories in Ahal velayat and 28 clinical laboratories in Ashgabat, UNDP Turkmenistan reports. The laboratories have also been supplied […]
Turkmenistan and Turkmen Communications launch electronic data exchange system in Turkmenistan
On 2 May 2024, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Agency “Turkmenaragatnashyk” [Turkmen communications] of the Agency of Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan organized an online kick-off of the implementation of the electronic data exchange system in Turkmenistan within the framework of the joint project “Assistance in the […]
UNDP in Turkmenistan presented a new regional initiative on climate education to the country’s teachers
Ashgabat, 25-26 April 2024: Within the framework of the Regional Project “Climate Education to Promote the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Climate Action”, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan held a seminar on April 25-26, 2024 at the UN building in Ashgabat. The main purpose of the seminar was to present a teaching […]
Ashgabat hosted Central Asian Conference on Water Issues
On Tuesday, 30 April, a regional conference of Central Asian countries on water management issues was held in Ashgabat, TDH reports. The event is part of the USAID Regional Water and Vulnerable Environment Activity project (WAVE). The forum was attended by representatives of the water sector, a number of ministries and departments of Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, […]
UNDP, within the framework of the Aral Project, raises awareness of farmers in the field of sustainable pasture management
Within the framework of the UNDP and Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan project: “Conservation and sustainable management of land resources and high nature value ecosystems in the Aral Sea basin for multiple benefits”, a seminar on “Measures for sustainable management of pasture resources” was held on April 26, 2024. During the seminar, participants discussed […]
UNDP, UNICEF Discuss Sustainability with Turkmen Youth on International Mother Earth Day
UNDP, in collaboration with UNICEF in Turkmenistan, held a meeting with the country’s youth to mark the celebration of International Mother Earth Day. The meeting took place at the Institute of International Relations (IIR) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan on April 22, 2024. During the meeting with students, UNDP and UNICEF specialists […]
ПРООН завершила серию семинаров по интеграции адаптации к изменению климата в водохозяйственное планирование
Ашхабад, 11 апреля 2024 г.: В рамках проекта «Развитие национального процесса планирования адаптации в Туркменистане», реализуемого Программой развития Организации Объединенных Наций (ПРООН) при финансовой поддержке Зеленого климатического фонда (ЗКФ) в сотрудничестве с Министерством охраны окружающей среды Туркменистана, 8 – 9 апреля 2024г. был проведен заключительный семинар серии мероприятий по адаптации к изменению климата при водохозяйственном […]
UNDP concludes a series of workshops on integrating climate change adaptation into water management planning
Ashgabat, 11 April 2024: Within the framework of the project “Developing a National Adaptation Planning Process in Turkmenistan”, implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with the financial support from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) in cooperation with the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, the concluding workshop of a series of events on […]
ПРООН и партнеры организовали Региональный семинар по водной дипломатии для укрепления сотрудничества в области устойчивого управления водными ресурсами в Центральной Азии
Ашхабад, 11 апреля 2024 года: ПРООН в Туркменистане совместно с Международным фондом спасения Арала (МФСА) в Центральной Азии и Научно-информационным центром Межгосударственной комиссии по устойчивому развитию (НИЦ МКУР) организовали Региональный семинар по водной дипломатии. Семинар был проведен 9 апреля 2024 г. в здании ООН в Ашхабаде. Мероприятие было организовано в рамках Проекта «Сохранение и устойчивое […]
UNDP and partners held a Regional seminar on water diplomacy to strengthen cooperation for sustainable water management in Central Asia
Ashgabat, April 11, 2024: UNDP in Turkmenistan, together with the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) in Central Asia and the Scientific Information Centre of the Interstate Commission for Sustainable Development (SIC ICSD), organized a regional seminar on water diplomacy. The seminar was held on April 9 in the UN building in Ashgabat. The event […]
International conference in Ashgabat spotlights strengthening of trust among countries for promotion of peace
nCa Report Turkmenistan hosted an international conference on 11 April 2024. The theme of the conference was – Promoting Peace: implementing strategies to strengthen trust between countries. The event was held in hybrid format, with participants and speakers in the auditorium of the institute of international relations in Ashgabat while some speakers joined through video […]