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20 November 2021

First GLOFCA Regional Exchange Workshop Held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan

The first regional exchange workshop under the GLOFCA project took place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from November 18–19, 2021.

The first regional exchange workshop under the GLOFCA project took place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from November 18–19, 2021, bringing together experts and officials from Central Asia to address the growing risks of Glacier Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs).

Organized by the UNESCO Regional Office in Almaty, the event focused on lake mapping, monitoring, and hazard assessment. Participants from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan shared experiences, identified gaps, and discussed strategies to enhance regional cooperation and capacities in GLOF risk management. This collaborative effort marks a significant step toward improving resilience and protecting vulnerable communities in Central Asia. For more information about each workshop session, visit this page.

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