Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments
Young leaders and future diplomats in policy simulation
UK supports water diplomacy in Central Asia: Dr Undala Alam Engages Turkmenistan’s young leaders and future diplomats in policy simulation.
Preventive Diplomacy Fellows
As part of her participation in the Central Asia Climate Change Conference 2025 held this week in Ashgabat, Dr Undala Alam, the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Regional Climate Adviser for Central Asia, led a high-impact lecture and interactive policy simulation on international water diplomacy.
Dr Undala Alam, the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Regional Climate Adviser for Central Asia, led a high-impact lecture and interactive policy simulation on international water diplomacy.
The session brought together fellows of the UNRCCA Preventive Diplomacy Academy from across Turkmenistan for a hands-on experience in navigating complex negotiations over shared water resources – a challenge at the heart of Central Asia’s sustainable development and regional cooperation.
Turkmenistan’s emerging diplomats and future policy makers explore real-world challenges.
The participants’ enthusiasm, strategic thinking, and deep engagement underscored the growing interest among young Turkmen professionals and future policy makers in shaping regional solutions to climate and water challenges.
Preventive Diplomacy Academy fellows discuss critical issues with Dr Undala Alam.
The UK Government remains committed to supporting the countries of Central Asia in promoting sustainable water governance and regional stability.
For more information about the UK’s work on climate diplomacy in Central Asia, visit Climate, Energy and Water security for Central Asia region