On October 3, Ashgabat hosted the final stage of the “Ozone and Climate” scientific and creative competition. The initiative was organized by the “Young Naturalist” public association in partnership with UNIDO and the UNDP, and timed to coincide with the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer.

The main goal of the event was to boost environmental awareness among school students, encourage scientific exploration, and promote creative thinking in solving global ecological issues. Students from grades 7 to 12 representing various schools across the capital took part by submitting demonstration models and project proposals focused on ozone protection and climate change mitigation.

Winners included:

• 1st place: Team of students from School No. 55 – Ybrayym Hallyberdiyev, Akgul Akgaeva, Aysha Atayeva, and Stanislav Demidovsky.

• 2nd place: Ahmet Akhmedov and Alyhan Agamyradov from School No. 15.

• 3rd place: Gulnur Durdyyeva from School No. 34.

Merjen Akyeva, international relations expert at “Young Naturalist,” shared her impressions:

“The level of engagement and innovation displayed by the participants is truly inspiring. Their work shows a strong commitment to environmental stewardship.”

The winners received commemorative prizes and certificates of honor. All other participants were awarded official participation certificates.