Knowledge Products
Regional

Managing risks from Glacial Lake Outburst Floods: Key recommendations and solutions
This manual details the process of creating a glacial lake inventory for Central Asia using a standardized, automated approach. It

GLOFCA Glacier Lake Inventory User Manual
This manual details the process of creating a glacial lake inventory for Central Asia using a standardized, automated approach. It

Glacier Lake Mapping Analytical Toolbox User Manual
This manual explains how to use the GLOFCA toolbox to map and monitor glacial lakes using high-resolution satellite data. It

Best Practice Guidance on GLOF Risk Assessment (Chapter 1)
This document outlines best practices for managing GLOF hazards in Central Asia, integrating national standards with international approaches. It covers
Uzbekistan
Evolution of Mountain Lakes in Pskem River Basin
This report presents a detailed inventory of mountain lakes in the Pskem River Basin, Uzbekistan, using satellite imagery from 2002
Synthesis Report on GLOF Hazards and Risks in Uzbekistan
This report provides a comprehensive review of the state of knowledge on GLOF hazard and risk in Uzbekistan, supporting the
Tajikistan
Baralmos Glacier Field Report
This field report assesses the Baralmos Glacier, focusing on debris material analysis and surface erosion. It also models potential damage
Hazard Assessment Methods for GLOF Risks in Tajikistan
This document provides an overview of the methodologies used in Tajikistan to assess GLOF and mudflow risks.
Modeling and Monitoring GLOF Hazards in Tajikistan
This study focuses on the Baralmas Glacier system in Tajikistan, highlighting repeated GLOF events, including five major mudflows in 2023.
Kazakhstan
GLOF and debris flow Early Warning System draft concept
This is a concept for the GLOF and debris flow Early Warning System that will be installed in the Talgar
Mudflow Talgar Catchment
This report focuses on the Talgar River basin in Kazakhstan, highlighting its vulnerability to glacial lake outburst floods and mudflows,
Mudflow assessment methodology
This report examines the Talgar River basin in Kazakhstan, highlighting historical and recent mudflow events and presenting updated methodologies for
Methods of assessing hazards and risks from GLOFs and Mudflows
This paper briefly describes methods used by the Institute of Geography and Water Security to assess the hazards and risks
Synthesis report on GLOF hazard and risk in Kazakhstan
This manual details the process of creating a glacial lake inventory for Central Asia using a standardized, automated approach. It
Kyrgyz Republic
Synthesis report on GLOF hazard and risk in Kyrgyzstan
This report provides a comprehensive review of the state of knowledge on GLOF hazard and risk in Kyrgyzstan.