Speaking at the Regional Environmental Summit in Astana, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon called on Central Asian countries to work together to combat climate change and manage water resources rationally, Avesta.tj reports.
Rahmon emphasized that Tajikistan accounts for up to 60% of the region's water resources, placing a special responsibility on the country to ensure water security. At the same time, rapid glacier melting and the increasing frequency of dust storms pose serious threats to the water balance and the environment.
Key initiatives:
- Implementation of UN resolutions on the International Decade for Action "Water for Sustainable Development" and the Decade of Cryospheric Sciences (2025–2034)
- Establishment of a Regional Centre for Glacier and Cryosphere Studies in Dushanbe under the auspices of the WMO
- Development of hydropower and clean energy sources as a strategic priority
- Issue of green bonds and a proposal to establish a regional carbon market
Tajikistan has adopted a greening program until 2040 and is implementing projects to preserve rare mountain fauna species. A Regional Waste Management Center is also operating in Dushanbe.
The President invited summit participants to the Fourth International High-Level Conference on Water Resources, which will be held in Dushanbe in May 2026.
Following the event, a joint declaration of the heads of state was adopted and the Regional Action Program for 2026–2030 was approved.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
April 22, 2026