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Ashgabat hosts ecological conference dedicated to World Environment Day

06 Jun. 08:02

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A two-day environmental forum titled "Cooperation for a Green Future" recently concluded in the capital of Turkmenistan, bringing together local and international stakeholders. The event was mutually organized by the Secretariat of the National Commission of Turkmenistan for UNESCO and the "Yash Tebigatçy" (Young Naturalist) Public Organization, establishing a collaborative platform for ecological dialogue at the state university.

The agenda featured a specialized exhibition named "Eco-steps: From the Past to the Future," which highlighted ongoing conservation achievements and educational methodologies. Various UNESCO-associated clubs, educational institutions, creative associations, and private enterprise representatives demonstrated their latest sustainability projects and practical eco-friendly developments during the event.

Distinguished participants engaged in comprehensive discussions regarding global climate mitigation, water diplomacy frameworks, and the reduction of environmental pollution. The dialogue focused heavily on integrating long-term ecological security objectives within national and regional sustainable development paradigms.

The final session of the conference concluded with an official awards ceremony to recognize outstanding contributions. The organizing committee presented honorary certificates and commemorative gifts to the most active participants and organizational contributors who demonstrated exceptional leadership during the forum.

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Seismic First: Scientists Officially Confirm Natural Earthquakes in Lithuania

10 Oct. 10:55

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The Geological Survey of Lithuania, supported by seismologists from the University of Helsinki, has officially confirmed the occurrence of natural tectonic earthquakes within the country’s borders for the first time. The seismic events, measuring 2.4 and 2.7 on the magnitude scale, occurred in western Lithuania near the Gargždai fault zone in December 2025. Furthermore, updated analysis of international seismic data allowed experts to reclassify a previously ambiguous 2015 tremor as a natural earthquake rather than human-induced activity.

Although the low-intensity quakes caused no structural damage or casualties, they mark the first instrumentally verified natural tectonic events recorded in modern Lithuanian history.

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