A training workshop was held for representatives of Turkmenistan's water management agencies on the integration of climate adaptation into territorial and basin planning in the Murgab River basin. The event aimed to strengthen institutional capacity and promote the practical application of climate change adaptation approaches.
The event was organized by the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) on June 20 in Ashgabat within the framework of the project “Climate Risk Management in Central Asia”, implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany (BMZ).
The training was attended by representatives of water management, environmental protection, and agricultural agencies, hydrometeorological services, local administrations, authorized bodies in the fields of emergency response and education, as well as members of parliament and the women's union. A total of 20 participants took part.
The training was attended by representatives of water management, environmental protection, and agricultural agencies, hydrometeorological services, local administrations, authorized bodies in the fields of emergency response and education, as well as members of parliament and the women's union. A total of 20 participants took part.
“The training gave us not only knowledge but also concrete ideas for action. What’s especially important is that the discussions were practice-oriented, and we’ve already started thinking about specific initiatives that can be implemented in our context,” shared one of the participants.
One of the practical outcomes of the meeting was the proposal to establish a demonstration farm called “Eco-Farm Murgab” in the Vekilbazar Etrap of Mary Velayat.
"During the training, Ms. Aydjemal Ashirova from the production association 'Marysuvhojalyk', together with other participants, initiated the idea of establishing a demonstration farm called 'Eco-Farm Murgab'. This initiative is viewed as an adaptation measure aimed at showcasing water-saving technologies, improving soil fertility, preventing land salinization, and developing nurseries for high-yield varieties of fruit, berry, and ornamental trees and shrubs," emphasized Merdan Khudaikulyev, trainer and facilitator.
Additional information:
Irina Yugay - Acting Manager, Water Initiatives Support Program, CAREC, wisspecialist@carececo.org
Vladimir Grebnev - Regional Climate Change Specialist, CAREC, cc_specialist@carececo.org