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: … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
#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, responsible consumption, … [Read more...]
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 … [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...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 Capacity of … [Read more...]
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 basin for … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 to enhance the capacity of the … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 Ecology, Environmental Protection and … [Read more...]
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 sector and … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 module for the … [Read more...]
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, Kyrgyzstan, … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 discussed topics such … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 was organized as … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
ПРООН и Туркменистан совместно запускают образовательные занятия под названием “TurkmenYouth4SDGs”
Для вовлечения студенческой молодежи Туркменистана в Повестку дня в области устойчивого развития на период до 2030 года, Программа развития ООН в Туркменистане совместно с Институтом международных отношений Министерства Иностранных Дел Туркменистана запустила серию Образовательных сессий под названием "TurkmenYouth4SDGs". Первая сессия, которая прошла в Здании ООН 8 апреля … [Read more...]
UNDP and Turkmenistan jointly launch Educational Sessions titled “TurkmenYouth4SDGs”
To engage the youth of Turkmenistan in the Sustainable Development Agenda until 2030, the United Nations Development Programme in Turkmenistan, in collaboration with the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, has launched a series of Educational Sessions titled "TurkmenYouth4SDGs". The first session, which was held on 8 … [Read more...]
Advancing Land Management in Turkmenistan: UNDP/GEF Training Workshops on Land measurement Technology
Ashgabat, 8 April 2024: On 2-6 April 2024, 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”, a five-day training workshop was conducted. The workshop centered on utilizing the Global Navigation Satellite System of Base Stations (GNSS) to enhance … [Read more...]
UNDP conducted a training on greenhouse gas inventory in Turkmenistan
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”, a practical training was organized in Ashgabat from April 3 to 5, 2024, aimed at providing support to specialists of Turkmenistan in greenhouse gas inventory, including … [Read more...]
UNDP Project Strengthens Laboratory Services in provinces of Turkmenistan
Within the framework of a project funded by the Government of Turkmenistan and implemented by UNDP, the installation of modern laboratory equipment in 14 clinical laboratories in all districts of the Balkan province and 16 clinical laboratories in all districts of the Dashoguz province has been successfully completed. Training sessions for specialists have also been … [Read more...]
UNDP promotes Turkmenistan’s participation in efforts to restore the Aral Sea basin at the ICSD meeting in Astana
Astana, March 27-28, 2024: 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”, UNDP organized a trip of a high-level delegation from Turkmenistan to Astana, Kazakhstan, to participate in the meeting of the Interstate Commission for Sustainable … [Read more...]
Rich countries attain record human development, but half of the poorest have gone backwards, finds UN Development Programme
New York, 13 March 2024 – Uneven development progress is leaving the poorest behind, exacerbating inequality, and stoking political polarization on a global scale. The result is a dangerous gridlock that must be urgently tackled through collective action, according to a new report released today by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The 2023/24 Human … [Read more...]
UNDP Disrupts Global Television Airwaves with Shocking Weather Forecasts from the Future to Mobilize Climate Action Today
The Weather Kids campaign, created in partnership with the World Meteorological Organization and The Weather Channel, calls for urgent climate action for the next generations. MARCH 21, 2024 The Weather Kids campaign is part of UNDP’s efforts to inspire public conversation and mobilize action on climate change on the road to the COP30 climate negotiations to be held … [Read more...]
UNDP/GEF project announces Infographic contest “Forests and Innovations”
Marking the the International Day of Forests, March 21 The UNDP/GEF project “Conservation and sustainable management of land resources and high nature value ecosystems in the Aral Sea basin for multiple benefits” in Turkmenistan, on the occasion of the International Day of Forests, March 21, launches an infographic competition “Forests and Innovations” Objective: The … [Read more...]
Promoting Energy Efficiency in Turkmenistan: UNDP Holds a Series of Events in Mary
Mary, Turkmenistan – March 20, 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”, a number of events to promote energy efficiency in Turkmenistan were held in Mary from 13 to 20 March 2024. This included: • a … [Read more...]
UNDP concludes a series of workshops on climate change adaptation for decision-makers from Ashgabat and Dashoguz velayat
Ashgabat, March 13-15, 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 of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) in cooperation with the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, the final workshop of a series of events on … [Read more...]
UNDP in Turkmenistan hosts a two-day training session on climate change adaptation
Within the framework of the project “Developing a National Adaptation Planning Process in Turkmenistan” implemented by UNDP with the financial support of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) in cooperation with the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, a two-day Training of Trainers (ToT) session titled "Integration of Adaptation to the Effects of Climate Change into … [Read more...]
UNDP enhances farmers’ knowledge on horticulture in the Lebap Velayat
Within the framework of the project “Conservation and Sustainable Management of Land Resources and High Nature Value Ecosystems in the Aral Sea Basin for Multiple Benefits”, jointly implemented by UNDP and the Ministry of Environment Protection of Turkmenistan, a practical seminar on horticulture development was held on March 5, 2024, in the city of Seydi, the Denau … [Read more...]
UNDP Turkmenistan Celebrates International Women’s Day with Student Competition on “Women Scientists Leading Climate Action”
Ashgabat, 2 March 2024: As part of the celebration of International Women's Day, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan organized an intellectual competition "Brain Ring" for students of Turkmenistan. The competition on the theme " Women Scientists: leaders in the fight against climate change" was held on March 2, 2024, at the UN Building in … [Read more...]
UNDP organized a study visit of a delegation from Turkmenistan to the Kyrgyz Republic to learn from experience in the digitalization of public services
On 26 February - 1 March 2024, within the framework of a joint project between UNDP and the Agency “Turkmenaragatnashyk” of the Agency of Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan "Assistance in the implementation of a pilot electronic data interchange system in Turkmenistan", a study visit to the Kyrgyz Republic was organized for the state … [Read more...]
Turkmen newspaper interviews acting head of UNDP in Turkmenistan
Neutral Turkmenistan, the Russian language daily from Ashgabat, has published today (1 March 2024) an interview with Mr. Tomica Paovic, the acting UNDP Resident Representative in Turkmenistan. The interview was conducted by the senior journalist Ms. Irina IMAKULIEVA. Here we are presenting the unofficial, slightly paraphrased translation of the complete text of the … [Read more...]
UNDP and Turkmenistan Extend “Single Window for Export-Import Operations” Project
On 18 February 2024, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, a signing ceremony formalized the extension of the "Single Window for Export-Import Operations" project until the end of 2024. This project, a collaboration between the Turkmen government, Turkmen State Customs Service and UNDP, aims to streamline and improve international trade processes in the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan, UN Agencies Strengthen Partnership with Key Document Signing
On 18 February 2024, a document signing ceremony was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between the ministries, departments, public organizations of Turkmenistan and the representative offices of the United Nations specialized agencies accredited in Turkmenistan including UNDP, UNFPA, and UNICEF. During the ceremony, the following 22 documents were … [Read more...]
UNDP and the Government of Turkmenistan strengthen partnership to accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals
Today, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Ministry of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan have entered into a new project agreement titled "Partnering for SDG acceleration, Phase III", demonstrating a firm dedication to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in Turkmenistan. The new two-year project is anticipated to contribute … [Read more...]
The UNDP-DPPA Programme assists Turkmenistan in launching an online Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Learning Platform
The UNDP in Turkmenistan has created a specialized online learning platform for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), featuring a self-paced online learning option. The MHPSS learning platform was developed and launched as part of a project titled “Strengthening national capacities for community-based psychosocial support for vulnerable young people and women as … [Read more...]
UNDP hands over Mobile PCR lab to Health Care Ministry of Turkmenistan
UNDP has handed over a modern Mobile PCR laboratory to the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan within the project "COVID-19 response in Turkmenistan", funded by the World Bank. The mobile laboratory is intended for rapid response and infection control teams of the Sanitary and Epidemiological Service (SES) of the MoHMI. The delivered mobile diagnostic … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan’s Lab Upgrade under UNDP project enhances National Healthcare
Within the implementation of a laboratory project funded by the Government of Turkmenistan and implemented by UNDP, 19 clinical laboratories in the Mary velayat have been equipped with modern laboratory equipment for blood general, biochemistry and coagulation analysis, urine analysis, microscopy, and others. Additionally, the project has supplied clinical reagents, lab … [Read more...]