On the occasion of International Mother Earth Day, which is celebrated on 22 April, the Country Office of the United Nations Children's Fund in Turkmenistan, together with the Ministry of Education, organized a two-day online seminar for students of secondary schools and higher education institutions in Turkmenistan.

Young SDG Ambassadors acquainted students and schoolchildren with the history of the International Mother Earth Day, told about the importance of protecting the environment, ways to maintain ecological balance.

 “We thank the Ministry of Education and the Government of Turkmenistan for their commitment to environmental protection. We will continue expanding and deepening our cooperation further to build a sustainable future for every child,” said Christine Weigand, UNICEF Representative in Turkmenistan addressing students at the opening of the event.

She emphasized that UNICEF would continue working with the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan on developing the curriculum and teacher manuals on Climate Change, Environment and Energy, training teachers in interactive teaching/learning practices and developing and introducing a “Green School” initiative to support the Government’s efforts in ensuring environmental protection and a sustainable future.

Ayjahan ATABALLYEVA