Turkmenistan strengthens capacity in the field of climate transparency

On 10 November 2026, within the framework of the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), a thematic session was held: “From climate data to technology: the project ‘Strengthening the capacity of Turkmenistan to comply with the Enhanced Transparency Framework under the Paris Agreement’.”

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

In his statement, the minister of foreign affairs of Turkmenistan stressed the country’s commitment to the goals of the Paris Agreement, noting the importance of using reliable climate data and modern technologies for implementing practical climate change measures. Special attention was paid to Turkmenistan’s initiative to establish a Regional Climate Technology Centre for Central Asia as a promising platform for expanding international cooperation and introducing innovative solutions in the region.

The rector of the International University for the Humanities and Development, M. Kuliyeva, also took part in the session on the Turkmen side. The moderator of the event was Nabil Gangi, deputy regional representative of FAO for Europe and Central Asia and acting subregional coordinator of FAO for Central Asia.

The participants focused on improving national mechanisms for collecting, analyzing and presenting climate information, and on introducing modern tools for monitoring and assessing climate indicators.

The session discussed raising the transparency of national efforts to fulfil obligations under the Paris Agreement, strengthening institutional capacity, and using climate data to develop effective environmental protection measures.

The event promoted the exchange of experience and the discussion of practical approaches to improving the national climate reporting system, as well as expanding Turkmenistan’s cooperation with international partners in this area.