Second UNICEF Summer School on Climate Change Has Been Launched in Turkmenistan
UNICEF, in cooperation with the Ministries of Education and Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, has launched the second Summer School on Climate Change for young people. This year, 35 participants aged 16 to 25 from all regions of the country were selected through a competitive process from a pool of 150 applicants.
The training program consists of four specialized modules covering sustainable water resource management, biodiversity conservation, combating desertification, urban greening, and waste management.
The sessions are led by national and international experts, while the theoretical curriculum is complemented by interactive workshops, team projects, and field visits. Zhanar Sagimbayeva, Deputy Representative of UNICEF in Turkmenistan, emphasized that climate change directly affects the future of the younger generation, making youth engagement essential.
In 2026, the Summer School serves a special purpose as the official preparatory platform for the LCOY Turkmenistan 2026 National Youth Climate Conference. Participants will directly contribute to drafting the National Youth Statement for the COP31 Climate Summit, presenting the views of Turkmenistan's youth environmental movement on the international stage.
After completing the program, graduates will be able to present their own environmental initiatives, while the most promising projects will receive expert support from UNICEF for implementation at the local level.
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