As part of the efforts to implement the task within the framework of the global climate agenda, Turkmenistan has developed a Roadmap to strengthen international cooperation to achieve the goals and objectives provided for by the Global Methane Pledge for 2025-2026. The document was presented to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov at a government meeting on Friday, […]
Туркменистан разработал Дорожную карту для реализации задач по Глобальному Метановому Обязательству
В рамках усилий по реализации задача в рамках глобальной климатической повестки Туркменистан разработал Дорожную карту по укреплению международного сотрудничества для реализации целей и задач, предусмотренных Глобальным метановым обязательством на 2025–2026 годы. Документ был представлен Президенту Сердару Бердымухамедову на правительственном заседании в пятницу, 1 ноября, вице-премьером, министром иностранных дел Рашидом Мередовым. Как известно, на 28-й Конференции […]
OGT 2024: Environmental aspects in the extraction of hydrocarbon resources: Focus on reducing methane and CO2 emissions
The last 6th session of the OGT 2024 International Oil and Gas Conference in Ashgabat considered environmental aspects in the extraction of hydrocarbon resources. Turkmenistan, which has huge reserves of hydrocarbons, strives to minimize the environmental impact during oil and gas operations. Turkmen specialists have achieved a significant reduction in emissions in the Darvaza crater […]
TDH comments on Turkmenistan – UN cooperation in the field of global climate protection
Here is commentary by Turkmen State News Agency TDH on efforts and progress of Turkmenistan-UN collaboration in the field of climate change: The statement of the national position on Climate change and Environmental security, made by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on […]
Speech by the President of Turkmenistan at the COP-28 World Climate Summit in the UAE
Key statements: Turkmenistan officially declares its accession to the Global Methane Pledge. The Memorandum of Understanding with UNEP is a serious legal prerequisite for substantive consideration of the opening of the United Nations Regional Center for Climate Change Technologies in Central Asia in Turkmenistan. Turkmenistan welcomes the Declaration on Climate and Health Turkmenistan fully supports […]
Turkmenistan to announce joining Global Methane Pledge at COP28
Turkmenistan is going to announce joining the Global Methane Pledge (GMP) at the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), according to a statement made by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov at a government meeting on Friday, 24 November. The issue of Turkmenistan’s […]
Reduction of methane emissions in focus of OSCE seminar in Turkmenistan
Representatives of the State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan, State Concerns “Turkmengas” and “Turkmenoil” participated in an OSCE-organized seminar on monitoring and scientific research on the reduction of methane emissions that took place on 6 and 7 November 2023. The two-day online event aimed to present best practices of the OSCE participating States in the area […]
By 2025 Turkmenistan aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 122%
Climate scientists claim that about 30 % of global warming since the beginning of the industrial era is associated with methane emissions. Over the past two years, this indicator has reached a record level. 50-65% of methane emissions worldwide are caused by anthropogenic factors, and the main sources are agriculture (animal husbandry), energy and industry, […]
Turkmenistan paves the way for joining the Global Methane Pledge
During the Cabinet meeting on Saturday, 10 June, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov approved the Roadmap for 2023-2024 for the development of international cooperation aimed at exploring Turkmenistan’s accession to the Global Methane Pledge and the implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement at the national level. The document was presented by DPM, Foreign Minister Meredov. The draft […]