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.
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.”
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, […]
GLOFCA Side Event highlights critical strategies for mitigating Glacier Lake Outburst Flood risks
As part of the 3rd High-Level International Conference on the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development” 2018-2028, a key side event organized by the GLOFCA project took place in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on 12 June 2024. The event brought together experts, government representatives, and stakeholders to address the increasing risk of glacier lake outburst […]
Glaciers Forum Highlights Strategic Actions and Collaboration for Cryosphere Preservation
The International Glaciers Forum, held on June 10, 2024, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, marked a significant milestone in advancing the global effort to preserve glaciers amid a changing climate. This pivotal event was part of the 3rd High-Level International Conference on the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development” 2018-2028. The Forum, co-organized by UNESCO, […]