A new study by researchers from Imperial College London, published in April 2025, highlights the extraordinary heatwave observed in March of this year in Central Asia. Recorded temperatures were up to 10 °C higher than...
In March 2025, the government officials opened several modern water purification and wastewater treatment facilities across Ahal, Balkan, Lebap, and Mary velayats. While these facilities are much needed and will enhance...
The new UNICEF report indicates the prevalence of physical punishment against children (70%), children witnessing the abuse in the families (25.5%) and widespread acceptance of abuse among women (58%, MICS) in...
Seven UN agencies jointly have released a report titled: Europe and Central Asia: Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition 2024 – Managing Water Resources Sustainably for Improved Food Security and Nutrition...
The International Labour Organization (ILO) conducted observations during Turkmenistan’s 2024 cotton harvest, focusing on recruitment practices, working conditions and the prevalence of child and forced labor. The...
In collaboration with national stakeholders, UNDP developed two policy briefs to identify climate adaptation priorities for Ashgabat and Dashoguz, Turkmenistan. These documents assess region-specific climate challenges...
The report “Irrigation Equipment Production in Central Asia: Industrializing the Water Sector”, jointly prepared by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)...
“SUSTAINABLE CITIES IN TURKMENISTAN” PROJECT RECEIVES POSITIVE RATINGS The UNDP-GEF Project “Sustainable Cities in Turkmenistan: Integrated Green Urban Development in Ashgabat and Awaza” that took place in June 2018 –...
How safe is it to drive or be a passenger in Turkmenistan? Research suggests the country’s roads remain hazardous. According to the World Health Organization, road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death for...
Eurasian Coalition for Health, Rights, Gender and Sexual Diversity (ECOM), founded in 2011, is an international non-governmental association based in Tallinn, Estonia, working in the field of rights and health of LGBTQ+...
