On 14 May 2026, within the framework of the 35th Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), a side event entitled “Taking Action Across Agrifood Systems for Biodiversity and Global Impact” was held under the framework of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity. The
On April 27, 2026, the Director of the Agency for Hydrometeorology of the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, Qurbonzoda Abdullo Habibullo, met with Kamal Kishore, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction. During the meeting, the participants were thoroughly briefed
We discuss how the Regional Environmental Summit in the capital of Kazakhstan went and what results it yielded. A major Regional Ecological Summit 2026 (RES 2026) “Common Vision for a Sustainable Future” was held in Astana from April 22-24, where leaders from Central Asian countries and partners discussed growing threats
Against the backdrop of the 2026 Regional Environment Summit in Astana, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Chair Jim Skea highlighted emission reduction and climate change adaptation as key climate policy priorities. In an interview with Kazinform, he also highlighted the remaining challenges in implementing the decisions made. Collage: Canva
Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon stated that the country has created an effective platform for uniting international efforts to preserve glaciers. He made this announcement on April 22, speaking at the regional environmental summit “Shared Vision for a Sustainable Future” in Astana. The head of state emphasized that Tajikistan accounts for
According to the World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) State of the Global Climate in 2025 report, published yesterday, the 2024/2025 hydrological year has become one of the most devastating for the planet’s glaciers in the history of instrumental observations. The mass loss of reference glaciers (which are continuously monitored – Ecostan
In honor of World Water Day on March 22, on the initiative of the Committees for Environmental Protection and for Youth and Sports, a scientific-practical conference was held in the hall of the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, with the participation of leadership
In Central Asia and other mountainous regions around the world, glaciers are melting at an unprecedented rate, causing growing concern among the international community. According to the United Nations press service, rising temperatures are shortening winters and lengthening summers, directly contributing to the accelerated glacier retreat. Glaciers play a key
Applications are now open for the annual fully funded program. A 10-day educational expedition will take place in Kyrgyzstan’s Ala-Archa National Park for young women aged 18–25 from Central Asian countries. The program aims to support women in science, particularly in glaciology and mountaineering. Participants will be accompanied by female
Glacier melting is one of the main indicators of climate change in Tajikistan. Photo: Asia-Plus Tajikistan requires approximately $1 billion annually to implement climate adaptation and emissions reduction projects, officials said at a high-level roundtable that took place in Dushanbe yesterday. The event focused on the outcomes of the UN
