Ashgabat, 23 February 2026: Within the framework of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) regional initiative “Enhancing Urban Resilience to Disaster Risk and Climate Change in Central Asia,” funded by the Government of Japan, the first meeting of the Technical Group was held in Ashgabat on 20 February 2026. The meeting brought together leading experts from … [Read more...]
New UNDP Regional Project Launched in Ashgabat to Strengthen Urban Resilience to Climate and Disaster Risks
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – July 11, 2025 — The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in close partnership with Hyakimlik (Municipality) of Ashgabat, and with the participation of the Ministry of Construction and Architecture of Turkmenistan, organized an inception workshop as part of a regional project titled “Enhancing Urban Resilience to Disaster Risks and Climate … [Read more...]
Inception of UNDP’s Regional Initiative to Enhance Urban Resilience in Central Asia
Central Asia is among the world’s most vulnerable regions to natural hazards and climate-induced challenges, including earthquakes, floods, droughts, avalanches, and landslides. Over the past decade, these disasters have claimed thousands of lives and impacted millions of people across Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. With the added pressure of … [Read more...]