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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.

GLOFs Research Mission in Tajikistan
A field visit to Tajikistan from August 19 to 30, 2024, focused on advancing the understanding of glacier lake outburst floods (GLOFs) at the Baralmos Glacier.