Turkmenistan and FAO Hold Special Climate Session on the Sidelines of COP31 in Antalya
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Turkmenistan and the FAO held a special climate session in Antalya on the sidelines of COP31. Discussions focused on implementing the Paris Agreement, digitalizing climate data collection and analysis, and establishing a Regional Climate Technology Centre for Central Asia. Turkmenistan’s Foreign…
A thematic session jointly organised by Turkmenistan and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) was held in Antalya as part of the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31).
The event was organised by the Ministry of Environmental Protection and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, with the support of the international organisation. It focused on presenting a project aimed at strengthening the country’s capacity to meet the requirements of the Enhanced Transparency Framework established under the Paris Agreement.
During the session, Turkmenistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov delivered a speech and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to the goals of the Paris Agreement. He particularly emphasised the importance of reliable climate data in developing effective environmental policies.
In this context, special attention was given to Turkmenistan’s initiative to establish a Regional Climate Technology Centre for Central Asia. The centre is envisaged as an important platform for exchanging innovative solutions among countries in the region, promoting professional cooperation and the sharing of expertise, as well as monitoring the condition of ecosystems.
Discussions moderated by Nabil Ghanji, Acting Subregional Coordinator for Central Asia at FAO, addressed the digitalisation of systems for collecting and analysing national hydrometeorological indicators, as well as improving the reporting practices of relevant institutions.
Maral Kuliyeva, Rector of the International University for the Humanities and Development, also attended the session. Her participation highlighted the importance of scientific and educational support for national environmental programmes, as well as Turkmenistan’s involvement in international climate initiatives.