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.
