On 6 August, the ‘Avaza’ National Tourist Zone hosted a high-level round table on ‘Enhancing adaptive capacity, strengthening resilience and addressing vulnerability to climate change and disasters in landlocked developing countries (LLDC3)’. This was reported by the state news agency TDH.

The event was organised within the framework of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) with the assistance of international organisations and participating countries.

Key challenges were discussed, including environmental degradation, extreme weather events and the need to adapt to climate change. Particular attention was paid to climate finance, rational water use, environmental technologies in agriculture, and the development of logistics and transport.

Turkmenistan, which actively cooperates with the UN and its structures, presented its efforts in the field of sustainable development: implementation of the national climate strategy, participation in the Paris Agreement and the Global Methane Pledge, promotion of ‘green’ technologies and environmental diplomacy. The country's initiative to establish a UN Regional Climate Technology Centre for Central Asia was also highlighted.

At the centre of the agenda is the Awaza Programme of Action, which aims to support LLDCs in combating climate risks, creating sustainable infrastructure and accessing finance. Participants noted the importance of international support, technology transfer and the participation of financial institutions in the implementation of sustainable solutions.

In conclusion, participants expressed their gratitude to the leadership of Turkmenistan for organising the meeting and contributing to the development of international cooperation in the field of sustainable development.