Coastal Clean-Up in Turkmenbashi Ahead of World Environment Day
Coastal Clean-Up in Turkmenbashi Organized by UNDP and NGO “Yash Tebigatchy” Engages Youth and Local Communities Ahead of World Environment Day.
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A Smartphone Photo Helped Find a Plant Thought Extinct
Global botanical science is celebrating an unexpected discovery, confirming the enormous potential of modern technology for preserving biodiversity
The SIC ICSD and UNDP Are Implementing Digital Monitoring to Protect Turkmenistan's Lands from Degradation
The Scientific and Information Center of the Interstate Commission on Sustainable Development (SIC ICSD), together with the UNDP-GEF project and relevant agencies of Turkmenistan, have begun integrating land degradation neutrality principles into national land use policy
Environmentalists Have Called for the Abandonment of Plastic Cutting Boards due to the Threat of Microplastic Contamination
Research in the field of household ecology and healthy living has revealed a hidden threat in everyday kitchens associated with the use of popular plastic cutting boards
Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Are Expected in Several Regions of Turkmenistan
On May 20–21, heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected in some districts of the Ahal, Mary, Lebap, and Balkan velayats of Turkmenistan, according to weather forecasters
Earth will soon be at its farthest distance from the Sun
As Earth moves along its orbit, it will reach its maximum distance from the Sun on the evening of July 6, 2026
Kazakhstan will artificially induce rain
According to reports, a project aimed at artificially inducing precipitation is being implemented in the Turkestan Region in cooperation with the UAE National Center of Meteorology
Heat up to +43°C is expected in Turkmenistan: thunderstorms and strong winds will follow peak temperatures
Hot weather is expected in several regions of Turkmenistan on May 16–17, with temperatures in some areas exceeding +40°C
A new ocean may form in Africa
Geologists have reported the formation of a new tectonic boundary in Zambia, which could eventually lead to the creation of a new ocean
Sensation in Guangxi: Two-Headed Snake Discovered in Chinese Nature Reserve. What Else Do the Ancient Forests Hide?
Researchers discover the 20cm Guangxi reed snake in China. This non-venomous creature uses its blunt tail to mimic a second head to scare away predators.
The Journey Home: How Germany Rescued "Timmy," the Humpback Whale Whose Plight Won the World's Attention
The story of the young humpback whale Timmy became one of the most talked-about environmental dramas of the spring of 2026
Eco-Diplomacy in action: Students of the Institute of International Relations of Turkmenistan’s MFA held a large-scale campaign
A youth campaign under the slogan “Environmental Well-Being is the Beauty of the Earth” was held at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
Forecasters predict a sharp warming in Turkmenistan up to +40°C
These days, a gradual increase in air temperature is being observed in Turkmenistan, with values in some regions reaching and even exceeding +40°C
World Environment Day will be held in Azerbaijan
As part of its strategic partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), large-scale events dedicated to World Environment Day will take place in Azerbaijan's capital on June 5, 2026
Four lions arrive in Turkmenistan’s National Museum of Wildlife from Kazakhstan
After a journey of 1,500 kilometers, the whiskered newcomers are now exploring their new environment
