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International
13 March 2026

Online Side-Event: Regional Dialogue on Cryospheric Sciences in Central Asia

On 19 March 2026, the UNESCO Regional Office in Almaty will host an online side-event dedicated to advancing regional cooperation on cryospheric sciences in Central Asia.

On 19 March 2026, the UNESCO Regional Office in Almaty will host an online side-event dedicated to advancing regional cooperation on cryospheric sciences in Central Asia.

The event will bring together representatives of Central Asian countries, scientific institutions, and international organizations to reflect on the outcomes of the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation (2025) and discuss priority regional actions under the Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences (2025–2034).

The dialogue aims to strengthen cooperation in research, monitoring, and capacity-building, supporting informed decision-making on water security, climate adaptation, and disaster risk reduction in the region.

Date: 19 March 2026
Time: 15:00–16:30 (Almaty time)
Format: Online

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