UNDP and UNEP Support Turkmenistan in Strengthening Climate Reporting

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, held a national final meeting to present the final version of the Fourth National Communication (NC4) of Turkmenistan under its obligations to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

The event was attended by representatives of government agencies, international and public organizations. During the meeting, participants reviewed the preparation process of the document and discussed the next steps for its official submission to the UNFCCC Secretariat.

NC4 includes updated data on greenhouse gas emissions, an overview of mitigation measures, future projections, and needs in areas such as financing and the development of the monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) system. The report also highlights Turkmenistan's progress in adopting modern technologies, expanding the use of renewable energy sources (RES), and increasing energy efficiency.

"The preparation of the Fourth National Communication confirms Turkmenistan's commitment to international climate obligations and transparency principles. UNDP, together with its partners, supports the country in strengthening the climate reporting system and implementing national priorities for low-carbon development," said Farhat Orunov, Programme Analyst of the UNDP Environmental Portfolio in Turkmenistan.

The Fourth National Communication was prepared by the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan with technical support from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and UNDP, and financial support from the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The document demonstrates the country's progress in fulfilling international climate obligations and the Paris Agreement.

NC4 was prepared simultaneously with the first Biennial Update Report (BUR1) and the first Biennial Transparency Report (BTR1), ensuring a systematic approach to climate reporting. The documents provide transparent data on greenhouse gas emissions for 2010–2021 using the updated 2006 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) methodology.