Ashgabat discusses UN Secretary-General's speech on renewable energy

Ashgabat discusses UN Secretary-General's speech on renewable energy
67 01.08.2025

On 30 July, Selbi Hanova, Head of the Office of the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan, met with participants of the UNICEF youth eco-camp to discuss UN Secretary-General António Guterres' message ‘A Moment of Opportunity’ on climate change. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal.

In his address, Mr Guterres stated that the world is on the verge of a transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, and emphasised that in 2024, investment in clean energy exceeded $2 trillion, surpassing investment in traditional sources.

The meeting participants watched a video address by the UN Secretary-General and discussed how each person can contribute to the fight against the climate crisis. Young people expressed their willingness to support sustainable environmental initiatives and promote the transition to clean energy.