AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUN–Turkmenistan Climate & SDG Cooperation: President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met UN Resident Coordinator Xiaojun Grace Wang after she presented credentials, reaffirming Turkmenistan’s UN partnership and highlighting the “Turkmenistan–UN” Strategic Advisory Council, SDG work, and climate change cooperation. Caspian Environmental Agenda: The 65th Interdepartmental Commission meeting on Caspian Sea issues reviewed Jan–Jun progress and preparations for the October 2026 Caspian Environmental Summit in Avaza, plus Caspian Sea Day events and scientific cooperation. Regional Climate Institutions: Turkmenistan announced plans to speed up a Regional Center for Climate Technologies and a Regional Center for Combatting Desertification, including an interagency commission and an “Ashgabat Climate Dialogue,” with action plans to set governance and partnerships. Ozone Protection at Montreal Protocol Talks: Turkmenistan took part in OEWG-48 in Bangkok, discussing ozone-layer protection, Kigali Amendment implementation, monitoring, energy efficiency in cooling, and safer refrigerant management. Clean Gas Output: A new sulfur-free gas flow was secured at Mary’s Yylan field (well No. 04), producing high-purity methane with no sulfur traces, supporting more reliable energy exports. Water Security Training: South Korea’s smart water management program will host five Turkmen specialists, sharing policy and technology experience across Central Asia. Heritage Under Climate Pressure: A digital-tech workshop is training specialists to preserve the ancient Dandanakan mosque ruins, noting threats from climate change and desertification. Green Education Grants: Green University opened applications for 50 grants for students from Turkic states, focusing on sustainability, climate action, ecology, and environmental law.
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