The glacier area of the Zarafshan River basin in Tajikistan decreased by 17.5 square kilometers, or 11.7%, between 1992 and 2024. Meanwhile, the average annual air temperature in the region increased by 1 degree Celsius between 2000 and 2025, according to a study by Alisho Shomakhmadov, a leading researcher at
n 2025, the water inflow into the country’s reservoirs was below normal Sayfiddin Karaev, asia+ Central Asia is experiencing declining river runoff, reduced terrestrial water storage, and some of the largest glacier mass losses on record, according to the World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) new report, “State of Global Water Resources
n line with the initiatives of the Founder of Peace and National Unity – Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, concerning the “Preservation of Glaciers and the Cryosphere, Particularly in High-Mountain Regions,” and in support of the objectives of the International Decade
The Communications Service under the Government of Tajikistan and China’s Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC) discussed prospects for cooperation in space technology, including the establishment of a National Earth Remote Sensing Data Center in Dushanbe, the Communications Service’s press center reported. Isfandiyor Saidullo, Head of the Communications Service under the
In 2025, the water inflow into the country’s reservoirs was below normal Sayfiddin Karaev, asia+ 18.09.2026 09:47 Central Asia is experiencing declining river runoff, reduced terrestrial water storage, and some of the largest glacier mass losses on record, according to the World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) new report, “State of Global
Glacier retreat could reduce summer river flow by 10–15%, according to a new climate risk report Sayfiddin Karaev, asia+ By 2050, the demand for drinking and industrial water in the Zarafshan basin could increase by 65–70% and account for approximately 23% of the basin’s current water resources. This may reduce
On 7–8 September 2026, the Regional Youth Water Hackathon “From Data and Technology to Action: Regional Youth Water Hackathon on Water Management” was held in Samarkand, organized by the OSCE together with its partners. The hackathon served as a platform for bringing together young specialists and experts in the water
A recent disaster in Nepal has become a serious warning for Tajikistan. Роза Шапошник, asia+ The catastrophe in Nepal demonstrated how rapidly a glacier collapse can turn into a deadly flow. For mountainous Tajikistan, this is not a distant scenario, but a real risk that requires preparedness today. A massive
We are telling you what is known about the risks of breakthroughs and the consequences for the region. Sayfiddin Karaev, asia+ Tajikistan has begun using satellite technology to search for dangerous mountain lakes. Among the objects that scientists are monitoring are Lake Sarez, other high-altitude water bodies of the Pamir,
The document should eliminate contradictions between existing regulations and make environmental regulation clearer for the state, business, and citizens. Sayfiddin Karaev, asia+ The draft code aims to consolidate hundreds of environmental regulations into a single legal framework and address new challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and glacier protection.
