On 2-3 July 2026, an interagency meeting was held in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to support the preparation of the country’s progress report on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Indicator 6.5.1, ‘Degree of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) Implementation’. The event was organized by the State Committee of Water Management of Turkmenistan with the support of the regional project ‘Climate-sensitive Water Resources Management in Central Asia’, implemented by GIZ.
The meeting brought together representatives of relevant ministries, government agencies, and research institutions to review the country’s achievements in implementing IWRM during the period 2023-2026 and to discuss the next steps towards strengthening water resources management.
Participants examined progress in developing policy documents and legislative frameworks that support the implementation of IWRM principles in Turkmenistan. Discussions also focused on enhancing stakeholder and public participation in climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts, as well as on financing mechanisms for the sustainable development and management of national water resources.
The meeting provided an important platform for interagency dialogue and cooperation, contributing to a comprehensive assessment of the country’s progress towards SDG 6.5.1 and supporting the continued advancement of integrated water resources management in Turkmenistan.
