2023 Work Plan: the University of Zurich Aims to Safeguard Communities in Central Asia
In a significant effort to enhance safety and disaster preparedness in Central Asia, researchers at ...
New Technology Empowers Safer Management of Glacial Lakes
In the remote corners of the world, vast glacial lakes pose both natural wonders and potential hazar...
Understanding Glacial Lake Hazards Made Easier with GLOFCA Project
In a bid to comprehend the potential dangers of glacial lakes, the Glacial Lake Outburst Floods in C...
Protecting Communities from Glacial Lake Hazards: Central Asian Approaches and Practical Applications
Glacial lakes, though stunning, can hold hidden dangers for nearby communities. A recent scientific ...
Understanding Glacial Lake Outburst Floods: Key Determinants and Future Threats
Glacial lakes are not just serene bodies of water; they can pose a significant threat to nearby area...
Unravelling the Secrets of Glacial Lake Susceptibility: A Pathway to Safer Communities
Glacial lakes, with their majestic beauty, can hide hidden dangers for nearby communities. A recent ...
Understanding the Risks: Assessing Glacial Lake Susceptibility
In the breathtaking landscapes of mountainous regions, glacial lakes shimmer with pristine beauty. H...
Monitoring Glacial Lakes in Central Asia: Overcoming Challenges for Safer Communities
Glacial lakes in Central Asia serve as vital indicators of climate change and potential threats to n...
GLOFCA – Reducing Vulnerabilities of Populations in the Central Asia Region from Glacier Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in a Changing Climate, Report-Part1, University of Zurich
This report provides a synopsis of the work undertaken by the University of Zurich (UZH) in our role...
Field visits in Ala Archa, Kyrgyzstan
In the end of August 2022, a four days joint field visit was conducted to the various lakes close to...
GLOFCA is present in ‘Adventure of Science: Women and Glaciers in Central Asia’
GLOFCA member Laura Niggli joined this year’s ‘Adventure of Science: Women and Glaciers in Central A...
Modelling Workshop with Project Partners and Zurich University in May and July 2022
The University of Zurich (UZH), in its role as lead implementing partner to the Executing Entity of ...
Findings of the 2022 IPCC Report with focus on Central Asia
Interview by Alfred Diebold with Prof. Christian Huggel of Zurich University and GLOFCA team member
GLOFCA Project presented at Regional Forum on Sustainable Development
On the 7th of April 2022 the GLOFCA Project was presented at the Regional Forum on sustainable devel...
New Director of the Central Asian Regional Glaciological Centre category 2 under the auspices of UNESCO
From left to right: Takir Balykbayev, Zhanna Kurmangaliyeva, Igor Severskiy, and Akhmetkal Medeu UN...
UNESCO-Kazselezaschita cooperation launched
Press release: Wednesday, 2 March 2022 – The UNESCO Almaty Office and the Kazakh State Institution “...
The Silk Road of Knowledge: Science Meets Green Policy Conference
From February 23-35, 2022 an international online conference organized by the Kazakh-German Universi...
IPCC Report is out
The report published on February 28, 2022 is looking at ecosystems, biodiversity, and human communit...