BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 14. Turkmenistan has
outlined the planned activities of its Regional Climate Technology
Center for Central Asia at the 31st session of the UN Climate
Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye, the Turkmen Foreign
Ministry reported.
The presentation took place yesterday at the Turkmenistan
Pavilion during a thematic session titled “From Innovation to
Practical Action: Establishing a Regional Climate Technology Center
for Central Asia.”
The initiative was put forward by Turkmenistan and has received
support from other countries in the region, reflected in several
bilateral and multilateral documents, the report says.
During the session, representatives highlighted a statement by
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of
Turkmenistan, at the COP31 Leaders’ Summit that the center would
begin operations in early 2027.
The center will be based in Ashgabat and focus on introducing
modern climate technologies, promoting scientific and technical
cooperation, and attracting international financing for regional
projects.
In the course of the event, representatives of Central Asian
countries, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and
other international organizations discussed the center’s
priorities, institutional development, and international
partnerships. The discussions focused on the sustainable use of
water resources, climate-resilient technologies, strengthening
regional capacity, and developing joint projects.
The participants emphasized the need to continue regional
consultations and practical cooperation with international partners
to ensure the center begins operating in 2027.
