A United Nations Regional Centre for climate technology in Central Asia will begin operations in Ashgabat in the near future. This was announced by the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, at the International Vienna Energy and Climate Forum, according to TDH.

According to him, Turkmenistan will support the activities of the new centre and create the necessary conditions for its operation.

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov noted that the country supports the development of regional cooperation, scientific research, and the implementation of modern climate technologies.

Turkmenistan’s commitment to the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement was also reaffirmed. Separate emphasis was placed on support for “green” energy projects, including solar and wind power generation.