An awards ceremony was held in Ashgabat on 23 January to honour the winners of a nationwide contest for the best articles on green energy, renewable energy sources (RES) and energy efficiency in Turkmenistan.
The contest was initiated by the State Concern ‘Turkmengaz’ in collaboration with GIZ and the editorial offices of the ‘Nebit-gaz’ and ‘Ussatnews’ newspapers. Launched in May 2025 as part of the International Year of Peace and Trust, the initiative aims to support Turkmenistan’s state policy on ecology and energy conservation. By increasing public awareness and promoting innovative approaches, the contest facilitates the exchange of experience regarding the widespread adoption of green technologies in the country.
The ceremony brought together representatives from national ministries, academic institutions, and international organizations, including: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Energy of Turkmenistan, State Concern ‘Turkmengaz’, Leading educational institutions such as the Institute of International Relations, the International University of Oil and Gas, the Institute of Engineering and Transport Communications, and the State Institute of Finance, the Delegation of the European Union to Turkmenistan.
The first-place winners were awarded certificates for an international study tour. This prize is provided under the project ‘European Union (EU) for Green Development of Turkmenistan: Policy Dialogue and Climate Action 2024-2029’, which is part of the ‘Green Central Asia, phase II’ programme. The project is co-funded by the European Union and the Federal Foreign Office of Germany and is implemented by GIZ. Runners-up (II and III places) received commemorative gifts.
