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President Serdar Berdimuhamedov Attends the Regional Ecological Summit in Astana
22 Apr. 08:53The Regional Ecological Summit (RES-2026) has officially commenced today in Astana, serving as a high-level forum for regional leaders and international climate experts. Prior to the opening of the summit, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The leaders discussed the strategic importance of environmental cooperation and the ongoing bilateral efforts to promote sustainable resource management in the Caspian and Central Asian regions.
The plenary session of the summit features addresses from the heads of state of Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan, as well as the presidents of Armenia, Mongolia, and Georgia. The inclusion of high-ranking UN officials, including Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme, underscores the international community's focus on Central Asia's climate resilience. This diverse representation aims to foster a comprehensive dialogue on environmental security and regional integration.
The primary focus of RES-2026 is on strengthening interregional cooperation for the sustainable development of Central Asia and resolving critical water management and climate-related issues. Delegates are exploring innovative solutions for environmental preservation and the implementation of green technologies across the region. The summit provides a platform for aligning national policies with global sustainability goals, emphasizing the need for a unified response to transboundary ecological threats.
The summit is expected to culminate in the adoption of a Joint Declaration by the Heads of State of Central Asia on Regional Ecological Cooperation. This landmark document will outline a collaborative framework for environmental protection and climate adaptation for the coming years. President Berdimuhamedov’s participation in the summit highlights Turkmenistan's proactive diplomatic role in addressing environmental challenges and its commitment to fostering a stable, ecologically secure future for the region.
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Ecological Shift: Golden Jackals Pro Projected to Inhabit 75% of the European Continent
Today in 06:53Once restricted mainly to the Balkans and the Black Sea coastal regions, golden jackals are rapidly expanding their footprint across Europe. According to a landmark study by an international research team published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, these adaptable predators could eventually inhabit up to 75% of the European continent—nearly a sixfold expansion from their historical range. Scientists arrived at these conclusions after monitoring nearly 9,000 sampling sites across multiple European nations.
Recent sightings and acoustic tracking confirm that jackals have established populations in the Czech Republic, the Baltic region, and even Scandinavia. The species thrives in areas with mild winters, mixed agricultural landscapes, and proximity to water sources. Regional climate warming has transformed previously uninhabitable northern areas into suitable habitats, while farming landscapes offer abundant food sources and coverage.
Biologists attribute this unprecedented expansion primarily to the historical decline of wolf populations, which naturally suppress jackal numbers and limit their movement. Smaller than wolves but slightly larger than foxes, jackals feed on small rodents, carrion, plants, and fruits. Their high ecological adaptability allows them to settle efficiently into newly colonized territories without human interference.
However, their entry into Western and Southern Europe, including countries like France and Spain, poses potential ecological consequences. Environmentalists warn that the arrival of jackals could disrupt local ecosystems and threaten endangered ground-nesting steppe birds and smaller wildlife across the Iberian Peninsula.
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