Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – On November 20-21, CAREC Conducted National Training Sessions for Turkmenistan’s Water Management Organizations
The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) held these training sessions as part of the project “Climate-Responsive and Gender-Sensitive Basin Management” (hereafter referred to as the Project). This initiative is a component of the Regional Program “Climate Sensitive Water Resources Management in Central Asia,” implemented by the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany (BMZ) and co-financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).
The training brought together specialists from various water management organizations in Turkmenistan, including employees of Dashoguzsuvkhojalyk, Karakumderyasuvkhojalyk, Lebapsuvkhojalyk, Marysuvkhojalyk, Garagumderyasuvkhojalyk, Akhalsuvkhojalyk, and Balkansuvkhojalyk. Participants also included representatives from the State Committee for Water Management of Turkmenistan and the Amu Darya Basin Water Organization (BWO Amu Darya).
This training is part of a series of national activities aimed at strengthening the capacity of basin organizations in Central Asia.
The training’s goal was to equip participants with knowledge and skills in Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), with a focus on climate change adaptation. Key topics included the assessment of Turkmenistan’s water resources and their allocation across sectors, water accounting and distribution methods, land reclamation, water-saving technologies, and the protection of water bodies. Additionally, the training emphasized an inclusive approach to water resource management, ensuring the involvement of all stakeholders, including women.
“Women in water management not only show ambition but also demonstrate strong potential for career growth. An inclusive approach helps unlock this potential, ensuring effective participation by all stakeholders.”
— Aina Nedirova, Senior Land Reclamation Specialist at Lebapsuvkhojalyk.
The training sessions concluded with a discussion and the presentation of certificates to the participants.
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – On November 20-21, CAREC Conducted National Training Sessions for Turkmenistan’s Water Management Organizations
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From 2024 to 2026, CAREC will implement the project “Climate-responsive and gender-sensitive basin management” (hereinafter referred to as the Project). The Project is part of the Regional Program “Climate Sensitive Water Resources Management in Central Asia,” implemented by the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and co-financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).
The project’s goal is to strengthen regional cooperation among countries in the region by providing informational and theoretical support to stakeholders in the implementation of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM). As part of the project, 24 gender-sensitive trainings will be conducted at national, transboundary, and regional levels.
Contact person – Irina Yugay, Project Manager (Water Initiatives Support Program), wisspecialist@carececo.org
