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Glacier melt isn’t just a remote concern—it’s reshaping landscapes and endangering lives around the world.
22.04.2025
On April 16, 2025, the Agency for Hydrometeorology of the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, together with the organization "Caritas Switzerland" and the Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology" (MeteoSwiss) held the National Climate Forum, which was attended by representatives of the ministries and departments of the Republic, the private sector, as well as representatives of dehkan (farming) households.
17.04.2025
On April 10, 2025, the leadership of the Agency for Hydrometeorology of the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Finland to the Republic of Tajikistan, the Mr. Ilkka Raisanen.
11.04.2025
Journalists from across Tajikistan, including national and regional newspapers, TV channels, the Eco-Journalists’ Club, and the CEP media team, gathered for a training seminar on “Strengthening Scientific Reporting on Glacier Melting and Preservation”, organized by the initiative of the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan in cooperation with the Asian Development Bank.
09.04.2025
On April 5, 2025 – As part of the second day of the Samarkand Climate Forum (April 4-5, 2025), the Chairman of the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan Bahodur Sheralizoda spoke at the plenary session "Central Asia facing the challenges of the triple planetary crisis".
07.04.2025
On April 2-3, 2025, the third sub-regional seminar: National and sub-regional action Programmes on the Cryosphere and Climate Change was held in Samarkand, Republic of Uzbekistan, attended by the management and industry experts of the Agency for Hydrometeorology of the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan.
03.04.2025
On April 2, 2025, the Agency for Hydrometeorology of the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan held a final meeting on activities for the first quarter of 2025 with the participation of the First Deputy Chairman of the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, the respected Shukurzod Isfandiyor Shukur.
02.04.2025
On March 21-22, 2025, Tajikistan, UNESCO & WMO marked World Glacier Day and World Water Day through a series of high-level events in Dushanbe, New York, and Paris. These discussions reinforced the urgent need to protect glaciers and mountain water sources, which are essential for billions of people worldwide. At the UN Headquarters in New York, experts warned about the alarming rate of glacier retreat. Tajikistan's Foreign Minister, Mr. Sirojiddin Muhriddin, shared a poignant story that put a face to the crisis. He spoke of Suhrob, a farmer from a rural village in Tajikistan, whose crops once flourished thanks to the steady supply of glacial meltwater.
28.03.2025
On March 20, 2025, in Paris, as part of the event dedicated to the first celebration of the “World Glacier Day”, an important meeting was held between Qurbonzoda Abdullo Habibullo, Director of the Agency for Hydrometeorology, Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, and Professor Bethan Davis from Newcastle University, Great Britain. The meeting was devoted to the possibilities of cooperation in the field of glacier monitoring and expeditions in Tajikistan in connection with the previously expressed interest from the University of Newcastle through the Embassy of Tajikistan in the UK.
21.03.2025
On March 20, 2025, on the occasion of the international day of “Navruz”, a festive event was held at the Agency for Hydrometeorology with the support of the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan and its subordinate structures, where “Navruz” rituals were demonstrated, such as an exhibition of folk crafts, national dishes, a festive table "Haft Sin and Haft Shin" and sports games.
21.03.2025