Glacier retreat is a significant indicator of climate change, profoundly impacting downstream ecosystems, water resources, and human communities. This event will emphasize the importance of a comprehensive monitoring plan to systematically assess the diverse downstream effects of glacier melt. Highlighting the critical role of understanding these effects, the event will underscore the necessity of a robust framework for ongoing assessment and adaptation, ensuring sustainable water resources and ecosystem health in mountain regions for future generations.

Opening remarks

• H.E.Mr. Bahodur Sheralizoda, the Chairman of the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan ?
• Ms. Najat Mokhtar, ?Deputy Director General and Head of the Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications International Atomic Energy Agency?
• Mr. Abdullo Qurbonzoda, Director/ PR of Tajikistan with WMO/NFP of Tajikistan to the UNFCCC ?
• Mr. Nicolas A. Franke, ?Head Global Processes and Water Policy Unit Hydrology, Water and Cryosphere Division World Meteorological Organization WMO ?

Speakers

• Ms. Yuliya Vystavna Senior Isotope Hydrology Section | Division of Physical and Chemical Sciences | Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications of International Atomic Energy Agency
• Prof. John Pomeroy, UNESCO Chair in Mountain Water Sustainability, University of Saskatchewan
• Dr. Dominique Berod (Mr.), Head of Division | Earth System Monitoring Division/Infrastructure Department World Meteorological Organization?
• Ms. Ruth Nguma, Associate Programme Specialist, Section for Hydrological Systems, Climate Change and Adaptation, Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme (IHP), Division of Water Sciences, UNESCO ?
• Dr. Abror Gafurov, ?CAWa-Green Project Coordination Green Central Asia Program?
• Mr. Rahmonov Ramazon, Head of the centre for the study of glaciers of Tajikhydromet?

Moderator

Mr. Komron Ruziev, Head of International Relations Department of Tajikhydromet?