Upcoming Workshop: Enhancing Early Warning Systems for Glacier Lake Outburst Floods
Date: 23-24 October 2024 Location: Almaty, Kazakhstan Organizers: UNESCO Office in Almaty, University of Zurich (UZH), and Sensalpin, Switzerland In response to the growing risk of Glacier Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) due to glacier melting and lake formation across Central Asia, a crucial workshop titled “Glacier Lake Outburst Flood Early Warning Systems: Technical Design, Instrumentation, […]
Research Mission to Assess Glacier Lake Outburst Flood Risks in Tajikistan
Date: 19-30 August 2024Location: Dushanbe, Jirgatol, and Kyzylsu Lake, Tajikistan As part of our ongoing efforts to mitigate the risks associated with Glacier Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in Central Asia, we are excited to announce an upcoming research mission in Tajikistan. Led by the University of Zurich (UZH) scientist Dr. Evan Miles, this mission will […]
