A new collection of satellite images from Methane SAT revealed significant variations in methane emissions across 12 oil and gas-producing regions worldwide, including two sites in Turkmenistan. The findings were...
A new textbook titled “Seismic Risk” by S. Tyagunov was published on January 21, 2025. Sergey Tyagunov is an international consultant on Seismic Vulnerability and Seismic Risk at UNDP. The textbook preparation is part...
If you switch to Turkmenistan’s official media channels, a clear pattern emerges in the portrayal of women in news reports, feature stories, and both fictional and documentary films. Women consistently occupy a central...
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)...
