Turkmenistan UNEP discuss environmental cooperation: In Ashgabat, on the sidelines of an international conference dedicated to the 25th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality, the Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, met with the head of the Central Asian office of the UN Environment Program Aidai Kurmanova. This was reported on January 14 by the press service of the Turkmen Foreign Ministry.

During the meeting, Meredov and Kurmanov examined the main areas and prospects of cooperation in environmental protection, climate change and the green economy.

The interlocutors paid special attention to strengthening cooperation between Turkmenistan and UNEP in the implementation of joint projects in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Turkmenistan UNEP discuss environmental cooperation

- The choice of positive neutrality by Turkmenistan is an example of a visionary and well-thought-out policy. This is especially clearly manifested in resolving issues related to environmental protection, rational use of natural resources in the Central Asian region, ”Kurmanova said.

We remind you that UNEP is the main UN body in the field of the environment, which is developing a global environmental program, contributing to the implementation of the environmental component of sustainable development within the UN system and is steadily advocating for the natural environment of the globe.

Angarsk "Ermak" lost the mathematical chances of reaching the playoffs and tournament motivation

"Ermak" lost the mathematical chances of reaching the playoffs of the championship of the Higher Hockey League, where the champion of the VHL of this season is determined. The lag of the Angara people from the last guaranteeing place in the playoffs of the Karaganda “Saryarka” is now 25 points, while the “orange” will be able to earn only 24 points until the end of the season.

Until January 15, Ermak was in limbo. Any defeat of the Angarians deprived them of a chance to reach the playoffs, and the “orange” would have remained without participation in the second part of the season if “Saryarka” had gained one point. In the match against the Moscow "Star", the Karaganda team lost in overtime, thereby gaining one point. Now Yermak has lost tournament motivation this season.

To date, "Ermak" takes the last 16th place in the standings of the conference № 2 VHL. The closest rival - Izhevsk HC Izhstal going on the 15th line - was 10 points away from the Angars. The next “orange” game will be held today, January 16, at home against the Chelyabinsk Chelmet.

The season in the VHL is divided into two parts - the regular championship and the playoffs. During the regular championship, teams play with each other, earn points (2 points for victory, 1 point for defeat in overtime or in a series of shootouts and 0 points for defeat in regular time), 16 teams with the most points go to the second stage competition - playoffs. In the playoffs, teams play for the relegation according to the cup system (1/8 finals, quarter finals, semifinals and finals) and determine the league champion and Petrov Cup winner this season.

"Ermak" can not get into the playoffs for the second season in a row.