Several important documents were signed between Turkmenistan and international organizations on the sidelines of the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), being held in Antalya, Türkiye.

A Turkmen delegation is taking part in the international forum, with the participation of Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan.

According to the Turkmenistan news portal, the signed documents include the Declaration on Actions for Children, Youth and Climate Change. The document was signed by Turkmenistan’s Minister of Education, Jumamyrat Gurbangeldiyev.

The conference also saw the achievement of several agreements in the areas of environmental protection, agriculture, energy and water resources management.

Among them is an agreement on implementing the third phase of the project to phase out the use of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) in Turkmenistan during 2026–2030.

In addition, cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has been extended for a new five-year period. The parties approved the Country Programming Framework for 2026–2030.

A document was also signed by Ovezgeldi Goshjanov, Minister of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, and Narine Saakyan, UNDP Resident Representative in Turkmenistan. The joint project is aimed at supporting the energy transition in various parts of the country.

Furthermore, the State Committee for Water Management of Turkmenistan and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on mutual understanding and long-term cooperation.

These documents are intended to strengthen Turkmenistan’s cooperation with international organizations in environmental protection, climate change mitigation, sustainable development and the efficient use of natural resources.