On December 12, the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA), following its seventh session at UNEP headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, adopted a resolution “On preserving glaciers and the cryosphere”. The resolution on preserving glaciers and the cryosphere, proposed at the initiative of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Republic of Peru, was
10:00, December 14 Author: Alina Valamat-Zade, Asia-Plus 29 12 2 14808 We explain in simple terms why this worries everyone so much. Vanjakh Glacier (formerly Fedchenko Glacier) Photo: from meteo.tj Everyone’s probably heard by now that glaciers are rapidly melting. But why are scientists so concerned about this? We’ll explain in simple terms. Melting
Of the total global glacial mass loss, 8.5% occurs in Central Asia, one of the highest rates in the world. The Vanjakh (Fedchenko) Glacier is one of the largest glaciers in Tajikistan and the world’s mountain ranges. Photo: from pamirtrips.com Central Asia is increasingly dependent on the rapidly melting glaciers
The country consistently implements a series of measures in rural regions—including forest restoration, pasture rehabilitation, water-saving technologies, and conservation agriculture—supported by the state and aligned with commitments under the UN Convention to Combat Desertification. The update was shared by Bakdaulet Amangeldinov, chief expert on forest and flora restoration at Kazakhstan’s
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, photo by Akorda Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed issues of transboundary water use and the environmental state of the Aral and Caspian Seas during a forum in Ashgabat, Akorda reports. According to the Head of State, ensuring water security requires special attention. “In the face of increasing water shortages, its
