The 4th Inter-parliamentary Forum "Water, climate and environmental security as a basis of sustainable development of the region" was held in Dushanbe with the participation of representatives of the Majlis of Turkmenistan. This is reported by the press service of the Majlis of Turkmenistan.

Chairwoman of the Committee of the Majlis of Turkmenistan on science, education, culture and youth policy B. Myradova spoke about the country’s measures for environmental protection, rational use of natural resources and transition to a "green" economy. Environmental security, adaptation to climate change and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals were among the priorities of public policy.

The importance of national strategies and international initiatives to promote renewable energy, reduce methane emissions and strengthen environmental cooperation was also noted.

At the end of the session, participants reaffirmed their commitment to international environmental commitments and to addressing global environmental challenges together.