City Hall and public organizations of Ashgabat have proposed an initiative on organization of ecological actions for all who wish would be able to participate on May 10 – 25.

Today, importance of ecological issues, without solution of which it is impossible to achieve the sustainable development, is realized in the world like never. Every year, the President of Turkmenistan launches nation-wide action for tree planting. Green belt has been formed around the capital, which makes positive effect on the ecology and comfort of urban environment. The head of the state has also set a tradition of regular cycling rides.

Cycling rides are ones of the most popular forms of public events, which are held in many counties to support various social, sport and ecological projects. In Turkmenistan, these rides unite residents of cities and villages, elder and younger generations, supporters of jogging and motor vehicles.

The cycling rides, which are organized in the country, promote health improvement of the population and popularization of the cycling movement. Similar events motivate the participants to go in for favorite sports and bear positive emotional charge combining entertainment of propaganda functions.

Ecological actions are deserving continuation of good traditions for careful treatment of the environment and will take a deserving place among the event organized in honor of the 140th anniversary of Ashgabat.