
Yesterday, November 18, 2025, the International Scientific Conference «Towards Sustainable Civilization Development: Cooperation, Science, Education, Technology – The Path of CIS Countries to the 17 SDGs: A Comprehensive Approach» commenced at the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University).
The conference aims to engage the expert and youth scientific community in discussing pressing contemporary issues, challenges, potential trends, and directions for the development of CIS member states, as well as raising awareness about humanity’s global Sustainable Development Goals.
This is the fourth time RUDN University has hosted the International Scientific Conference dedicated to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Given the relevance of the topics discussed, the event annually attracts over 1,500 participants from 60 countries. This year, at the invitation of the organizers, Berkeli Atayev, Director of the «Tebigy Kuwwat»’ Public Association Enterprise, participated in an online format. He delivered a presentation titled «Scenario of Climate Change Consequences in Turkmenistan.»


B. Atayev was allotted time to speak in Section 3: «Promising Directions for Low-Carbon Development Policy of the CIS Member States,» as part of Session No. 2 on the second day of the conference, which focused on the theme of «Biosphere.»In his presentation, he provided a concise overview of Turkmenistan’s regulatory and legal framework concerning climate change; the impact of climate change on natural resources, the economy, and vulnerable populations in Turkmenistan; the transformation of the Renewable Energy Sources (RES) sector; and the exchange of experience in addressing climate and environmental issues at both local and regional levels.
Each day of the conference is marked by a distinct theme, with numerous session halls and sections within them. For instance, the third day of the conference, November 20, is dedicated to the theme of «Economics, Politics, Law, Partnerships,» and the concluding day, November 21, focuses on «Society.»
RUDN University serves as a working platform for the exchange of experience among young scientists, business leaders, government representatives, and experts in the fields of sustainable development and Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance. Participants share their knowledge and expertise to implement scientific, academic, and socially significant projects aimed at achieving the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Berkeli Atayev.
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