Youth climate conference in Dashoguz: sharing experiences and developing solutions
On the eve of the Youth Conference (COY18) and the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 28) of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Youth Conference on Climate Change was held in Turkmenistan, organized by the Government of Turkmenistan jointly with the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan, the embassies of Great Britain and United Arab Emirates.
The event, held at the Turkmen State Agricultural Institute in Dashoguz, brought together young people from across the region to discuss pressing environmental issues and explore opportunities for youth participation in the fight against climate change.
The conference aimed to empower and educate Turkmenistan's youth on vital environmental issues, including climate change, sustainable agriculture, the Aral Sea crisis and agricultural adaptation to climate change. The event provided a platform for sharing experiences, building capacity and developing innovative solutions to solve global problems.
The conference was attended by young people aged 17 to 30 years, young SDG ambassadors, UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan Dmitry Shlapachenko, employees of the embassies of Great Britain and the United Arab Emirates, as well as national partners: representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Environmental Protection, educational centers, experts and specialists on climate change and environmental protection, including representatives of public organizations.
Conference participants engaged in lively discussions and knowledge sharing through hands-on workshops that provided them with the knowledge needed to create positive change in the community. They stressed the importance of aligning local efforts with international commitments, in particular the Paris Agreement, to build a more sustainable future.
The conference, which brought together a wide range of stakeholders, demonstrated the desire of youth to contribute to the fight against climate change and solving environmental problems both locally and globally, promoting an inclusive and interdisciplinary approach to solving these complex problems.
The conference highlighted the role of the young generation as a key partner in the fight against climate change, inspired young people of Turkmenistan to actively participate in projects to combat climate change, and also provided an opportunity to discuss and resolve key climate change issues affecting the nature of Turkmenistan.
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