Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, 18 July 2025 — A roundtable was convened to review the first draft of the Strategy on Raising Public Awareness of the Benefits of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency. The roundtable was organized with the support of the project “European Union for Green Development in Turkmenistan: Political Dialogue and Climate Action 2024-2028”, financed by the European Union and the Federal Foreign Office of Germany and implemented by GIZ, and is a part of implementing the Regional Climate Change Adaptation Strategy in Central Asia.
The roundtable brought together a broad range of stakeholders, including representatives of key line ministries and agencies of Turkmenistan, international organizations such as UNDP, the Sustainable Energy Connectivity in Central Asia (SECCA) project, the Renewable Energy in Central Asia (RECA) project, the Delegation of the European Union to Turkmenistan, the Embassy of Germany, youth representatives, academia, and civil society organizations. The focus of the meeting was a comprehensive discussion of feedback and recommendations received from national partners in response to the initial draft of the Strategy, which was first presented during a roundtable in Mary in March 2025.
Discussions during the roundtable. Photocredit to SIC ICSD.
The Strategy under development aims to enhance public awareness of the socio-economic and environmental benefits of transitioning to renewable energy sources and adopting energy-efficient practices. It is designed as a long-term guiding document that promotes inclusive engagement from all sectors - government institutions, the private sector, academia, and the general public. Key implementation mechanisms will include awareness campaigns, educational initiatives, public outreach, partnerships with businesses, and practical projects. The final version will include a concrete roadmap detailing the phases and mechanisms for implementation.
Furthermore, the Strategy reflects Turkmenistan’s international commitments in the areas of climate action and sustainable development. It is aligned with the objectives of the Paris Agreement, the Sustainable Development Goals, the Global Methane Pledge, and other global frameworks.
Participants of the roundtable. Photocredit to organizers of the event.
The roundtable concluded with a discussion on the structure of the final version of the Strategy, its implementation and financing mechanisms. Participants reaffirmed their commitment to continued cooperation toward the successful finalization and implementation of the Strategy, aimed at accelerating climate action and advancing the transition to sustainable energy in Turkmenistan.
The event supports the achievement of:
| Priority area No 6 of REP4SD dedicated to SDG 17: “Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development” |
| 6.2 Strengthening of cooperation among international organizations and regional and national institutions for better access to new technologies, preparation of legal and regulatory frameworks, development and implementation of national and regional strategies and plans and development of sustainable financing opportunities. |