Without immediate action, Turkmenistan faces growing threats from climate change, including potential economic instability and health crises, particularly in regions linked to the Aral Sea
Climate change is not globally uniform and affects some regions more than others. On the following diagrams, you can see how climate change has already affected the region of Turkmenistan during
Turkmenistan is vulnerable to climate change due to the steady temperature rise and increasing water deficiency. While the changing climate is impacting the entire economy, the water
The section which follows, analyses climate change influences on the exposure component of risk in Turkmenistan. As seen in Figure 1, the ND-GAIN Index presents an overall picture of a country''s
Overall, Turkmenistan faces significant challenges in improving living standards by addressing poverty and current environmental stresses, including water availability. It is vulnerable to
During the final dialogue, which took place on February 6, 2025 in the building of the UN Office in Ashgabat, the participants discussed intersectoral cooperation on climate change
At the first session, participants discussed strategic planning and international cooperation in climate change adaptation, as well as Turkmenistan''s role in global climate initiatives.
Turkmenistan is vulnerable to climate change due to its geographical location, decreasing precipitation and increasing water shortages. While climate change affects the entire economy, the agriculture
This page offers a comprehensive overview of Turkmenistan''s climate zones of temperature and precipitation with reflection of their climatological seasonal cycle, drawing on the Köppen-Geiger
Notable outcomes included the development of the Roadmap for the National Adaptation Plan of Turkmenistan and the Concept for the Development of Climate Finance in Turkmenistan.
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