On 18 September, a meeting was held at the project office of the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) in Turkmenistan between the office director, Mergen Kepbanov, and young professionals and graduates who had been admitted to the Central Asian University for the Study of the Environment and Climate Change (Green University). This was reported by the IIC of Turkmenistan.

Following the selection process, eight Turkmen citizens were granted student visas and enrolled at the university. Four will continue their studies on master’s programmes, whilst another four will pursue bachelor’s degrees.

The CAREC Project Office provided support to the applicants at every stage – from preparing documents to attending interviews.

Mergen Kepbanov congratulated the prospective students and highlighted the importance of training specialists in the fields of ecology and climate. He also offered advice on academic development and participation in university life.

The young professionals spoke about their plans and expectations for their studies.