Turkmenistan, one of the first countries to adapt the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the national level, is stepping up cooperation with the United Nations and its specialized agencies to implement the 2030 Agenda, the State News Agency TDH reports.
The key focus of this dialogue is food security and sustainable agricultural development, priorities reflected in Turkmenistan’s national strategy under the International Year of Peace and Trust, marking the 30th anniversary of the country’s permanent neutrality.
Partnership with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has gained new momentum, with several joint projects aimed at modernizing the agricultural sector. According to official data, recent reforms have ensured domestic food abundance, with over 1.4 million tons of wheat delivered to the state this year.
The agricultural agenda is increasingly shaped by climate challenges. Turkmenistan is implementing measures under its National Climate Change Strategy and National Forestry Program, linking sustainable farming to environmental adaptation. Authorities emphasize the need for coordinated efforts to upgrade traditional farming practices amid changing climate conditions.
As a regional initiative, Ashgabat is promoting the creation of a UN Regional Center for Climate Technologies in Central Asia, envisioned as a hub for sharing best practices in adaptation, resource efficiency, and sustainable management of land and water systems.
Turkmenistan’s efforts to achieve the SDGs are supported by the UN, its specialized agencies, and other international and regional organizations, with which the country plans to continue practical cooperation.
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July 17, 2025