The Importance of Biodiversity Conservation in the Protected Areas of Turkmenistan

They invite submissions in the form of drawings, infographics, or digital designs intended for the creation of thematic information boards in eight categories. These boards will be installed in the Amudarya and Gaplangyr State Nature Reserves, as well as their buffer zones.

Categories

• Directional Signs
  • Guide visitors within the reserves, showing directions to visitor centers, observation points, eco-trails, and other key locations. May include distances to biodiversity observation points.
• Maps of the Area (Tourist Routes)
  • Detailed maps with permitted routes, key landmarks, nature observation points, and difficulty levels of trails.
• Protection Measures
  • Provide information on rules within the reserves, nature protection efforts, visitor restrictions, and helpful recommendations.
• Information about the Ministry’s Website
  • Boards with QR codes and links to official sources about the reserves, conservation programs, and events.
• Visitor Center Info Boards
  • Offer basic information about the reserves, ecosystems, natural and cultural heritage, and schedules of tours and events.
• Scenic Viewpoints
  • Boards describing panoramic views, local flora and fauna, and the ecological significance of observed sites.
• Eco-Trails
  • Include descriptions of local species, interesting facts about ecosystems, and guidelines for safe behavior on trails.
• Ecological Corridors
  • Inform about wildlife migration routes, biodiversity protection, and species living in these corridors.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to citizens of Turkmenistan, including those temporarily residing abroad;
• Entries must be submitted in PDF format in Turkmen, Russian, or English, and should be developed in the following categories for Amudarya and Gaplangyr State Nature Reserves:
  • Directional signs to indicate protected areas;
  • Information boards on nature protection measures;
  • Boards for visitor centers.
• Themes should be focused on protected natural areas of Turkmenistan;
• Designs must be visually engaging, easy to understand, and contain informative content;
• All works must use verified and reliable data with mandatory source references (entries without references will not be considered);
• If using original illustrations or texts, authorship will be preserved and acknowledged during future use.

Evaluation Criteria

• Entries will be reviewed by a jury, including representatives from UNDP, Ministry of environment protection of Turkmenistan and public organizations such as Ynanch Wepa, Yash Tebigatchy, Tebigy Kuvvat, and Eco-Durmush.
• Works will be judged based on the following criteria:
  • Compliance with contest conditions
  • Quality and clarity of content
  • Accuracy and citation of data
  • Originality and creativity

Application Requirements

• Your application must include:
  • Full name
  • Age
  • Organization name (if applicable)
  • Phone number
  • Email address

For more information, visit UNDP.