“We are fast approaching COP29 in Azerbaijan, where the governments must establish a new climate finance goal and commit to more ambitious national plans and transparency, reflecting the scale and urgency of the challenge we face. It is vital that we coordinate our actions with our partners in Turkmenistan to ensure our resources and time are used effectively. So, I am delighted to take part in the Seventh Climate Development Partners Group meeting today, and I look forward to actively working with you to provide support to Turkmenistan’s efforts to tackle climate change and protect the environment,” said Mr. Stephen Conlon, His Majesty’s Ambassador to Turkmenistan. “The UK Foreign Secretary noted during his visit here about our successful partnership with UNDP to develop the final phase of Turkmenistan’s National Greenhouse Gas Inventory System. I look forward to seeing its positive results and welcoming the establishment of an Intersectoral Commission for Reducing Methane Emissions and the Government’s plans to review the quantification of methane emissions as part of their Global Methane Pledge obligations. I encourage Turkmenistan to maintain their dedicated work in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, which will boost the sustainable development of the country and attract more foreign direct investment.” 

“As climate change becomes an imminent risk to sustainable development, we need to join forces to support Turkmenistan in implementation of the national climate change policies both in mitigation and adaptation streams. It is especially important in relation to the country’s climate change commitments,” – highlighted Mr. Dmitry Shlapachenko, UN Resident coordinator in Turkmenistan during the meeting. «UN is ready to provide support in implementation of Turkmenistan’s commitments under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and Paris Agreement, development of the second National Status of the Environment Report and activities stemming from the country's accession to the Global Methane Pledge and three initiatives the Government acceded to at COP 28».

“We are pleased to co-organize this important initiative aimed at continuing the established dialogue to support the Government of Turkmenistan in achieving its environmental and climate change goals,”– noted Mr. Tomica Paovic, UNDP Officer-in-Charge in Turkmenistan opening the meeting. “UNDP is dedicated to providing global expertise and technical support to ensure the effective implementation of Turkmenistan's climate agenda. Among other key areas of support, this includes supporting the country's promise to tackle the issues of Climate Change; Country’s intention to update its commitment to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions (Nationally Determined Contributions); and report its achievements to the UNFCCC through the “Fourth National Communication to the UNFCCC.”