GLOFCA Knowledge Platform Presented at World Library and Information Congress in Astana
On 20 August 2025, the GLOFCA project was presented during the session “Regional Engagement, Global Impact: Connecting with UNESCO Regional Office in Almaty” at the 89th World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Series of Glacier Lake Outburst Floods in Lakhsh District: Another Call to Action
On the evening of 10 August 2025, a powerful mudflow descended in the Archakapa area of Lakhsh District, Tajikistan, originating from a glacier lake on the Said Nafisi Glacier (formerly Baralmos).
GLOFCA Contributes to Regional Cryosphere Action Planning in Central Asia
From 6–8 August 2025, the GLOFCA team took part in a subregional workshop at Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyz Republic.
Continuing Disaster Risk Education in Uzbekistan’s Mountain Villages
In the middle of July 2025, the GLOFCA project returned to the pilot villages of Pskem and Tepar in Uzbekistan’s Bostanlyk District to continue building local knowledge on glacier-related hazards.
GLOFCA Participates in High-Level Glacier Preservation Conference in Tajikistan
On 20–21 March 2025, the GLOFCA project was represented at the International Scientific and Practical Conference on “Preservation of Glaciers – The Basis for Ensuring Water, Food, Energy, and Environmental Security”, held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
GLOFCA at the First World Day for Glaciers: Side Event in Paris
On 21 March 2025, the GLOFCA project was featured during a high-level side event at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris.
Developing a Roadmap to Reduce the Risk of Glacier Lake Outburst Floods in Tajikistan
On January 13, 14, and 16, 2025, Dushanbe hosted a series of workshops focused on developing a roadmap to reduce the risk of glacier lake outburst floods (GLOFs) in the context of climate change.
GLOF seminars: Engaging communities in Issyk and Talgar
On November 21 and 26, the GLOFCA team conducted seminars in Issyk and Talgar to improve local awareness and preparedness for glacier lake outburst floods (GLOFs).
Insights into GLOF risk management shared at COP29 side event
Presentation at the COP29 side event brought attention to the escalating risks posed by GLOFs.
GLOFCA Project Enhances Disaster Preparedness in Uzbekistan’s Pskem and Tepar Villages
The GLOFCA project team recently visited schools in Pskem and Tepar to conduct interactive disaster preparedness lessons and install automated meteorological stations
Regional Cooperation for Safer Future: Early Warning Systems for GLOFs
Central Asia unites efforts to implement early warning systems against glacier lake outbursts.