ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, July 23. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) are considering the development of joint initiatives in sustainable waste management in Turkmenistan, Trend reports via CAREC press service.
The proposal was discussed during a working meeting held on July 22 at the EBRD’s representative office in Ashgabat. Director of the CAREC Project Office in Turkmenistan, Mergen Kepbanov, emphasized the importance of a systemic approach to waste management in the country and outlined opportunities for collaboration with the EBRD. He noted that Turkmenistan has had a Law on Waste in place since 2015, supplemented by various by-laws, and referenced CAREC’s previous thematic work in this area.
On behalf of the EBRD side, Head of the Turkmenistan Representative Office Eric Livny, climate and environmental specialist Benjamin Peel, and other experts presented the Bank’s ongoing efforts to develop a new five-year environmental strategy. The EBRD expressed interest in aligning its upcoming priorities with CAREC’s expertise and regional initiatives.
The sides agreed to explore concrete areas for cooperation, particularly in support of national and regional environmental goals.
CAREC is a specialized environmental organization working on sustainable development, climate action, and ecological governance across Central Asia.
