Tajikistan to host global glacier conference as climate risks mount
Tajikistan to welcome over 1,000 delegates for UN-backed summit on glacier loss, water security, sustainable climate action
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan (MNTV) — From May 29 to 31, Tajikistan will host the 3rd High-Level International Conference on Glacier Preservation.
The conference will bring together more than 1,000 delegates to address the accelerating impact of glacier melt on global water systems, food security, and biodiversity.
According to Asia Plus, the conference will be held at the Kokhi Somon State Complex in Dushanbe and is part of the United Nations-designated International Year of Glacier Preservation, an initiative championed by President Emomali Rahmon.
The summit will gather scientists, policymakers, environmental experts, and civil society organizations to advance global cooperation on glacier protection and climate resilience.
Ahead of the main sessions, pre-conference forums on May 29 will explore glacier melt’s effects on agriculture, climate advocacy by youth and women, and regional water cooperation across Central Asia.
The same day, the Glacier Festival at Navruzghoh Park will showcase cultural performances, traditional cuisine, and exhibitions on ecological innovation.
Plenary discussions on May 30 and 31 will examine the socio-economic and environmental consequences of glacier loss—ranging from rising sea levels and freshwater scarcity to natural disasters and ecosystem disruption. Sessions will also focus on scientific research, climate financing, and strategies for adaptation.
Key institutional partners include Tajikistan’s National Organizing Committee, comprising representatives from 30 government agencies, and an International Advisory Board featuring organizations such as UNESCO, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO),the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), and the Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme (AMAP), as well as leading universities and research institutions.
The conference is expected to conclude with the adoption of the Dushanbe Declaration on Glaciers, calling for urgent global action and increased international funding for sustainable climate efforts. A parallel exhibition will feature glacier-related technologies, research, and collaborative projects.
On June 1, delegates will visit glacier sites and natural landmarks across Tajikistan to witness firsthand the region’s climate vulnerability.
Scientists warn that over one-third of mountain glaciers worldwide have already disappeared due to global warming, placing critical freshwater supplies—particularly in developing nations—at serious risk.
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