International forum in Ashgabat discusses durable solutions in sustainable water management

Devoted to the World Environment Day, the event brought together national and international water experts, as well as representatives of international organizations, including UN missions, EU institutions, and various bodies of the International Fund for the Aral Sea Salvation (IFAS). The event focused on international cooperation in environment protection and water resources management.

The forum covered aspects such as water diplomacy in Central Asia, emerging challenges in environmental protection, and various ways forward to achieve SDGs.

The participants underscored the recent initiatives of Turkmenistan in water diplomacy, its active role in promoting viable solutions for the Aral sea issues in light of the recent adoption of the UN General Assembly Resolution on the “Cooperation of the United Nations and the International Fund for Aral Sea”.

“I am confident that joining efforts of all parties in addressing environmental issues will allow to develop effective mechanisms for ensuring environmental well-being at the regional and global levels”, noted Ms. Elena Panova, UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan.

The forum concluded with the development of recommendations to strengthen the dialogue and cooperation at all levels, including the participation of multilateral institutions in order to realize durable solutions for the sustainable water management, environment protection, and the address on climate change.