Event
2 August 2024

GLOFCA’s Role in Climate Action Discussed on Dunyo bo`ylab

Highlighting GLOFCA’s critical efforts in addressing Glacier Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) and developing early warning systems in Central Asia during GLOFCA team member’s interview on Uzbekistan’s “Dunyo bo`ylab.”

On July 16, 2024, GLOFCA team member and Head of the Laboratory at the Institute of Fundamental and Applied Research “TIIAME” National Research University, Mukhiddin Juliev, was invited to appear on Uzbekistan’s television channel “Dunyo bo`ylab” for an interview. The primary focus was on opportunities for Uzbekistan’s citizens to study abroad, including internships, PhD programs, and the integration of internationally trained scientists into significant regional climate initiatives.

During the interview, Mukhiddin Juliev highlighted Central Asia’s unique vulnerability to climate change and discussed various international initiatives focused on climate action in the region, including the GLOFCA project. He noted how the GLOFCA project reduces vulnerabilities of local populations to Glacier Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) through its efforts in disaster risk reduction and the development of early warning systems.

This segment on “Dunyo bo`ylab” provided an excellent platform to showcase the importance of such international projects in mitigating climate-related risks and enhancing resilience across Central Asia. Please note that the featured snippet is part of a longer interview.