BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 18. The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is ready to support green projects in Turkmenistan after the finalization of the Host Country Agreement (HCA).
The assessment was made in an exclusive interview in response to Trend's inquiry about GGGI's priorities for further cooperation with Turkmenistan and the outcomes it aims to achieve in the coming years.
"GGGI looks forward to continuing its constructive dialogue with the Government of Turkmenistan and identifying practical pathways for collaboration," the organization said.
The institute said it would be ready to provide support in several areas once the necessary institutional arrangements are completed.
"Following the finalization of the Host Country Agreement and upon receiving a strong cooperative request from the Government of Turkmenistan, we stand ready to actively support project preparation, sustainable finance, climate resilience, and capacity-building initiatives aligned with the country's sustainable development priorities," GGGI noted.
The organization also expects upcoming regional engagements involving the Republic of Korea and Central Asian countries to create additional opportunities for cooperation.
"Looking forward, we anticipate that upcoming high-level diplomatic milestones, including regional engagements and dialogues between the Republic of Korea and Central Asian nations in the upcoming September, will provide fresh momentum and valuable opportunities to further strengthen our partnership and explore concrete avenues for green cooperation," GGGI said.
According to the institute, the ultimate objective is to connect international expertise with Turkmenistan's national priorities and generate practical economic and environmental results.
"By combining international experience with national priorities, our shared goal is to develop practical partnerships that help mobilize green investments and deliver tangible environmental and economic benefits," the organization added.
Headquartered in Seoul, the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based intergovernmental organization established at the UN Rio+20 Conference in 2012 following an initiative of the Republic of Korea to support developing and emerging economies in pursuing green growth and climate-resilient development. The institute currently works with more than 50 member states and partner governments, providing policy advice, technical assistance and project preparation across areas including climate action, sustainable finance, renewable energy, resilient infrastructure and natural resource management.
GGGI's 2025-2026 country program for Turkmenistan focuses on supporting the country's climate commitments, including methane emissions reduction, renewable energy expansion, energy efficiency and green economic diversification. The institute also plans to help mobilize climate finance and strengthen institutional capacity to implement sustainable development projects. Earlier this year, representatives of Turkmenistan and GGGI held meetings in Seoul to discuss expanding cooperation, while the sides continue work toward concluding the Host Country Agreement, which is expected to facilitate the institute's long-term presence and operations in the country.
