For the first time in 55 years, scientists in Uzbekistan have discovered an exceptionally rare bat: the Turkmen long-eared bat
Researchers had not encountered this elusive species in its natural habitat since 1970
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Heavy Rainfall Triggers Flooding in Istanbul
Torrential rains—the heaviest since 1985—have caused widespread flooding in Istanbul, resulting in two fatalities, school closures, and record precipitation levels across districts along the Bosphorus.
Autumn Is in No Hurry to Bring Cold Weather: Temperatures in Turkmenistan Is Expected to Reach +32°C
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The Planet's Heaviest Animals: A Ranking of Land and Ocean Giants
The sheer size of our planet's largest inhabitants is staggering; however, there is a massive difference in weight between land animals and marine giants
New Leopard Cubs Spotted in Syunt-Khasardag Nature Reserve
Exciting news has arrived from the Syunt-Khasardag Nature Reserve: camera traps have once again helped researchers gain insight into the lives of the rare leopards inhabiting the mountains of Turkmenistan
Ambassador of Pakistan Participates in Tree Plantation Activity Ahead of Turkmenistan’s Independence Day
Ambassador of Pakistan to Turkmenistan H.E. Dr. Faryal Leghari, along with officials of the Embassy of Pakistan, participated in a tree plantation activity jointly organized by the Ashgabat City Hakimlik and the Embassy of Pakistan
CAREC and the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Turkmenistan Discuss Expansion of Environmental Cooperation
On September 22, Ashgabat hosted a working meeting between Mergen Kepbanov, Director of the Project Office of the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) in Turkmenistan, and H.E. Gismet Gozalov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Turkmenistan
Türkiye Will Host UN Climate Summit COP31: Antalya Will Become Venue for the Largest International Forum
The 31st session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31) will be held in Antalya, Türkiye, from 9 to 20 November
Why Kazakhstani Ecologists Have Postponed the Release of a Second Tiger into the Wild Until October
Kazakhstan's tiger reintroduction program has entered a phase of close monitoring following the August release of the first adult female, named Umit, in the Ile-Balkhash Reserve
Turkmenistan and WWF Laid the Foundation for a Joint Environmental Strategy through 2030
The Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding outlining key areas of joint work through 2030
One of the oldest trees on Earth, more than 5,000 years old, showcased in Chile
Rare footage has been released in South America showing a Patagonian cypress whose age, according to scientists, is estimated to exceed 5,000 years. This unique natural monument is located in a national park in Chile’s southern Los Ríos Region
The Power of Nature's Patience Reveals the Self-Healing Potential of Abandoned Lands
Modern environmental programs generally assume that restoring damaged lands requires significant financial outlays, deep tillage, and the mandatory purchase of commercial wild grass seed mixtures. However, a multi-year study by scientists from University College London (UCL), published in the academic journal Restoration Ecology, challenges these dogmas
Turkmenistan May Attract New Green Investments with GGGI Support
GGGI noted that it expects to continue constructive dialogue with the Government of Turkmenistan and identify practical areas for further cooperation
Snow Leopard, the Rarest Host of the Central Asian Highlands, Caught on Camera in Kyrgyzstan
The State Natural Park "Chon-Kemin" (Kyrgyzstan) summed up the monitoring of a network of camera traps installed on inaccessible ridges
A Tiger Was Released into the Wild in Kazakhstan for the First Time in 70 Years
On July 31, 2026, the first tiger release in the region's modern history took place in the Ile-Balkhash State Nature Reserve in Kazakhstan. A female Amur tiger named Umit ("Hope") was released into the wild after undergoing adaptation and behavioral testing
