In the National Library of Tajikistan, the regional forum for monitoring glaciers and cryosphere began work. The event takes place as part of the international year of preservation of glaciers, proclaimed at the initiative of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon.
According to the Khovar news agency, the forum has become a key platform for discussing the state of the cryosphere of the region and developing coordinated approaches to sustainable ice resources management.
Among the participants are representatives of the governments of Central Asia, international organizations, scientific institutions and institutions of sustainable development.
Among the honored guests is the Secretary General of the World Meteorological Organization Celeste Saulo and the director of the Finland Meteorological Institute Professor Peteri Taalas. Heads of the Hydrometeorological Services of the countries of the region also take part in the event.
Among the main topics of the forum is the analysis of the current state of glaciers in the context of climate change, strengthening regional scientific cooperation, developing a unified system of observation and forecasts, as well as the introduction of modern remote sensing technologies and the exchange of best practices.
“We are sure that the forum will strengthen the position of Tajikistan as a regional leader in matters of water diplomacy and climatic stability,” said Celeste Saulo, speaking at the opening of the forum.
According to the results of the forum, it is planned to form recommendations on the creation of a unified regional glacier monitoring platform, attract international investment and technical support to expand national programs for monitoring the cryosphere.
The UN resolution on the proclamation of 2025 by the International Year of the preservation of glaciers was unanimously adopted at the 77th session of the General Assembly at the suggestion of Tajikistan and received support for more than 150 countries.