Turkmenistan Holds Climate Meeting As Part Of UNDP's Sustainable Cities Initiative
Date
8/30/2024 10:08:32 AM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, August 30.
Turkmenistan's capital, Ashgabat, has held a significant working
meeting focused on climate change issues and the implementation of
international climate agreements as part of the UNDP's“Sustainable
Cities in Turkmenistan: Integrated Green Urban Development in
Ashgabat and Awaza” project, Trend reports via UNDP
Turkmenistan.
The meeting was coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
of Turkmenistan and involved various ministries and agencies.
The primary aim of the meeting was to update representatives on
the preparation of Turkmenistan's Fourth National Communication
(NC4) and First Biennial Report (BR1) under the UN Framework
Convention on Climate Change.
Discussions also covered the implementation of Turkmenistan's
Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement,
the Global Methane Commitment, and preparations for the 29th
session of the Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (COP29) in
November 2024 in Baku.
The meeting sought to enhance coordination among Turkmenistan's
state bodies and bolster efforts in joint projects with the UNDP to
advance the country's climate commitments. This collaboration aims
to invigorate Turkmenistan's progress in fulfilling global climate
agreements.
In Turkmenistan, UNDP oversees one of the largest environmental
programs and serves as a key development partner for international
funds like the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Global Environment
Facility (GEF). UNDP supports Turkmenistan's adherence to
Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs), integrates
environmental issues into national strategies, and implements
programs to enhance the country's resilience to climate change.
"Sustainable Cities in Turkmenistan: Integrated Green Urban
Development in Ashgabat and Awaza" project aims to address the
environmental challenges posed by rapid urbanization in the cities.
It focuses on three main components: improving energy efficiency
and sustainability in Ashgabat's urban infrastructure, implementing
eco-friendly tourism practices in Awaza, and developing national
policies to support green urban practices. The project seeks to
enhance urban planning, reduce resource consumption and waste, and
promote responsible environmental stewardship while boosting
international recognition and investment.
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