On November 11 in Antalya (Turkey), as part of the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), the Declaration on Children, Youth and Climate Action was signed. Turkmenistan was represented at the event by Minister of Education Jumamyrat Gurbangeldiyev, reports the IIC of Turkmenistan.

The document provides for strengthening international cooperation in protecting children and young people from climate risks. The declaration notes that the younger generation is among the most vulnerable groups in the face of the consequences of climate change, but is also capable of actively participating in developing solutions and implementing environmental initiatives.

Turkmenistan's participation in this initiative reflects the country's attention to the educational component of climate policy. The education system is viewed as an important tool for fostering environmental awareness, raising students' awareness of climate change, and cultivating a responsible attitude toward natural resources.