Ameeting of the Friends of Glaciers Group was held at UN Headquarters in New York City. The meeting focused on the implementation of UN General Assembly resolutions on glacier conservation and strengthening international cooperation in this area. This was reported by the press service of the Committee for Environmental Protection of Tajikistan.

Chairman of the Committee on Environmental Protection Bakhodur Sheralizoda expressed gratitude to the group’s member states for their support and contribution to advancing the global glacier conservation agenda.

During the meeting, it was noted that the creation of the UN Group of Friends of Glaciers, co-chaired by Tajikistan and Argentina, demonstrates growing international recognition of the importance of preserving glaciers for water security, sustainable development, and human well-being.

The meeting participants also emphasized Tajikistan’s active role in advancing the global water and climate agenda.

In particular, the discussion focused on the International Year of Glacier Conservation 2025, the Decade of Action in Cryospheric Sciences 2025–2034, and the UN Environment Assembly resolution dedicated to the conservation of glaciers.

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