Last week, the World Climate Summit was held in Dubai UN summitwhich was attended by leaders of States and Governments from around the world. The key topic of discussion was the issues of combating climate change and mitigating its consequences, which are already acutely felt today and pose a global threat to all mankind.
One of the notable speeches at the Summit was delivered by the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, who strongly stated his country's position on key aspects of climate issues. The Head of Turkmenistan reaffirmed the commitment to the measures undertaken by the state to reduce the negative impact on the environment, and also demonstrated readiness to continue to make a concrete contribution to international initiatives.
In his speech at the World Climate Summit, the President dwelt in detail on a number of topics of importance for Turkmenistan, revealing the current progress and outlining plans for the future. In particular, he spoke about national strategies and roadmaps in the field of climate change and renewable energy development, steps taken to transform the fuel and energy complex and transportation infrastructure, and active cooperation with key international organizations.
At the end of the World Climate Summit, it can be stated that Turkmenistan has demonstrated its integration into global environmental processes and clear ambitions to step up efforts in this direction. In this analytical article, we will consider in detail the key points of the Turkmen leader's statement and their context.
National Climate Strategy: Towards Sustainable Development
In his speech at the World Climate Summit, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized the importance of the National Strategy of Turkmenistan on Climate Change adopted in 2012, which became the starting point for the country's active involvement in addressing global environmental problems.
This document identified the key priorities of Turkmenistan in the context of a gradual transition to a green economy and the implementation of a coordinated environmental policy. In particular, the strategy envisages increasing energy efficiency, expanding the use of renewable energy sources, and applying innovative resource-saving technologies in various industrial sectors.
Since the approval of this program document, Turkmenistan has made tangible progress in transforming its economy to take into account the environmental imperative. Projects have been launched and are being successfully implemented to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, introduce appropriate standards in urban planning, and rationalize the use of natural resources.
Paris Agreement: Turkmenistan makes commitments
Turkmenistan's next important step towards involvement in the global climate change agenda was joining the Paris Agreement. As President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized in his speech, this document required adjustment of the National Environmental Strategy to bring it in line with the new international norms.
The updated version of the strategy, approved in 2019, emphasized plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the fuel and energy complex, as well as in sectors such as transportation infrastructure, agriculture and industry. This was evidence of Turkmenistan's continued commitment to the course of transition to a green economy, taking into account both national interests and global sustainable development goals.
By joining the Paris Agreement, Turkmenistan assumed a number of serious commitments, including the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Based on this document, an action plan has been developed, the implementation of which will ensure significant progress on a number of environmental indicators.
Reducing emissions: Turkmenistan on its way to a green economy
In the context of the commitments undertaken under the Paris Agreement, Turkmenistan faces the task of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As Serdar Berdimuhamedov explained in his speech at the World Climate Summit, certain results in this direction have already been achieved, while large-scale transformations are still to come.
Among the key achievements of the country in this area, the head of Turkmenistan highlighted the reduction of natural gas losses and increased utilization of associated petroleum gas through the commissioning of new gas processing facilities. Step-by-step transition of the transportation and logistics system to more environmentally friendly fuels continues, and construction of green energy facilities is underway.
According to the President, Turkmenistan is aware of the magnitude of the challenges facing the country in the field of decarbonization of the economy and is focused on consistently increasing efforts in this direction. Continuing the course on the implementation of structural reforms through the introduction of the best available environmentally friendly technologies will make it possible to reach the emission targets in the medium term.
Fighting methane: Turkmenistan joins global coalition
Another important aspect of the Turkmen President's speech at the World Climate Summit was the official announcement of Turkmenistan's accession to the Global Methane Pledge. This international initiative, which unites about 150 states, is designed to coordinate efforts to significantly reduce emissions of methane, one of the most dangerous greenhouse gases.
According to Serdar Berdimuhamedov, the decision to join this agreement is a logical continuation of Turkmenistan's consistent course to realize the goals of the Paris Agreement and strengthen its own contribution to the fight against climate change. Participation in the Global Methane Commitment will make it possible to intensify efforts to reduce the concentration of this greenhouse gas in the atmosphere, including through the early modernization of the infrastructure of extractive industries.
Regional hub for green technologies
Speaking at the World Climate Summit, Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov announced an initiative to establish a UN regional center for the transfer of climate technologies for Central Asian states. According to the head of state, this idea is taking shape after signing a memorandum of understanding with the UN Environment Program in November.
The establishment of such a center under the auspices of the United Nations will make it possible to establish systematic work on the exchange of advanced "green" experience in the region, which unites about 80 million people. It is about the introduction of innovative environmentally friendly solutions in the areas of renewable energy, transportation, industry and agriculture. This will contribute to the accelerated fulfillment of climate commitments by Central Asian countries.
By launching an initiative to launch a regional "hub" for eco-technologies, Turkmenistan reaffirms its focus on expanding comprehensive cooperation in combating the challenges of climate change.
The health of the nation is a priority on the environmental agenda
One of the most important outcomes of the World Climate Summit was the adoption of the Declaration on Climate and Health, designed to strengthen the attention of the world community to the problem of population deterioration under the influence of climate change. As the President of Turkmenistan emphasized in his speech, this topic is extremely relevant for the country.
Serdar Berdimuhamedov said that Turkmenistan fully supports the provisions of the Declaration, as public health issues are traditionally at the center of attention of the national policy. The implementation of large-scale infrastructure and environmental projects is accompanied by a set of measures to minimize risks to people's well-being.
By signing the Declaration on Climate and Health, Turkmenistan has committed itself to further harmonization of environmental and health standards. This will be the key to the country's sustainable development in a changing climate.
Turkmenistan's agro-industrial complex adapts to climate challenges
On the margins of the World Climate Summit, the participants adopted the Emirati Declaration aimed at strengthening attention to the sustainability of agriculture and food systems in a changing climate. As emphasized by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, this topic is extremely relevant for the country.
The head of state expressed full support for the Emirati Declaration, noting the paramount importance of adapting the agro-industrial complex to the new climatic realities to ensure food security of Turkmenistan. A number of initiatives are already being implemented to introduce modern irrigation technologies, increase crop yields and optimize logistics.
Henceforth, Turkmenistan intends to intensify the exchange of best practices with foreign partners in order to minimize the risks for the domestic agro-industrial complex associated with global warming and droughts.
Cooperation with the UAE: experience of advanced green economy
In addition to statements on Turkmenistan's position in the global climate negotiations, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov's speech touched upon bilateral cooperation with the UAE on environmental issues. The head of state noted the great practical interest in the Emirates' experience in building a low-carbon economy and introducing innovative "green" technologies.
As is well known, the UAE is among the world leaders in terms of the pace of greening key sectors of industry and infrastructure. In particular, the country is rightly proud of its achievements in solar and wind energy. By adopting this valuable experience, Turkmenistan hopes to bring the energy cooperation with the UAE to a new level and implement joint renewable energy projects on a mutually beneficial basis.
Summarizing the results of the participation of the President of Turkmenistan in the World Climate Summit, we can confidently say that this trip once again demonstrated the country's unwavering commitment to combating global climate change.
In his speech at such a representative forum, Serdar Berdimuhamedov voiced concrete steps and achievements of Turkmenistan in a number of key areas of the "green" agenda. The intentions to increase the national contribution to international efforts, including through the transformation of key sectors of the economy and infrastructure, were officially confirmed.
The decision to join the Global Methane Commitment, which is designed to coordinate the fight against emissions of this dangerous greenhouse gas, is worth noting separately. Turkmenistan intends to actively participate in this international initiative.
Thus, the outcome of the climate summit in Dubai once again demonstrated that Turkmenistan is determined to make its contribution to overcoming the problem of the changed climate of the planet, which is common to all mankind.
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