The lecture and exercise material was developed in partnership with CAIAG. The DLM was launched regionally in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, with an option to participate online. The entire learning module, including 15 hours of lecture material, 10 hours of self-guided learning, and 30 hours of practical exercise will soon be accessible from the GLOFCA knowledge platform.

In Uzbekistan’s mountain villages of Pskem and Tepar, the GLOFCA project is working with schools and communities to build disaster risk awareness among the youngest generation. Beginning in 2024, the project team, together with experts from national institutes and the University of Zurich, introduced interactive lessons on landslides, mudflows, and floods. Students learned through child-friendly booklets, videos, and class discussions, and became directly involved in climate monitoring with the installation of automated weather stations at their schools.

Building on this foundation, a follow-up visit in July 2025 reinforced knowledge through new sessions on debris flows, avalanches, and glacial lake outburst floods. Activities included multimedia presentations, a documentary film, and a drawing contest to engage students in reflecting on risks and preparedness.