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
In honor of March 21, World Glacier Day, the Agency for Hydrometeorology held a national scientific and practical conference on “Glaciers, Climate, and Water Resources: Current Challenges and International Cooperation.” This was reported by the press service of the Committee for Environmental Protection of the Republic of Tajikistan. Representatives of
On March 12, 2026, in continuation of the initiatives of the Founder of Peace and National Unity — Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Respected Emomali Rahmon, aimed at addressing climate change, preserving glaciers, and ensuring environmental security for humanity, the Agency for Hydrometeorology of the
The climate crisis is predicted to destroy thousands of glaciers a year around the world, threatening water supplies and cultural heritage. According to the study, glaciers in the European Alps are likely to reach their peak rate of loss in just eight years, with more than 100 of them expected
