Turkmenistan Strengthens Its Capacity in Climate Transparency

On 10 November 2026, a thematic session entitled “From Climate Data to Technology: Strengthening Turkmenistan’s Capacity to Meet the Enhanced Transparency Framework Requirements under the Paris Agreement” was held on the sidelines of the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31).

The event was organized jointly by the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, in cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

In his remarks, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reaffirmed the country’s commitment to the objectives of the Paris Agreement, emphasizing the importance of reliable climate data and modern technologies in implementing practical climate action. Particular attention was given to Turkmenistan’s initiative to establish a Regional Centre for Climate Technologies for Central Asia, envisioned as a promising platform for expanding international cooperation and introducing innovative solutions across the region.

The Turkmen side was also represented at the session by M. Kuliyeva, Rector of the International University for the Humanities and Development. The session was moderated by Nabil Ganjhi, Deputy FAO Regional Representative for Europe and Central Asia and Officer-in-Charge of the FAO Subregional Coordinator for Central Asia.

The discussions primarily focused on improving national mechanisms for collecting, analysing and reporting climate-related information, as well as introducing modern tools for monitoring and assessing climate indicators.

The participants also addressed ways to enhance the transparency of national efforts to fulfil commitments under the Paris Agreement, strengthen institutional capacity and make effective use of climate data in developing environmental protection measures.

The event provided an opportunity to exchange experience and discuss practical approaches to improving the national climate reporting system, while further expanding Turkmenistan’s cooperation with international partners in this field.