International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation in Dushanbe 29-31 May 2025

The High-Level International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation (https://dushanbeicgp2025.com/) took place from 29 to 31 May 2025 in Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan, to highlight the vital role of glaciers in maintaining global ecological balance and addressing water-related challenges.

In preparation for the main conference, participants of the PAMIR Project organised a meeting on 27 May, with attendance of representatives from several Institutes of the Academy of Sciences, as well as key governmental agencies (Tajik Hydromet, Committee of Environmental Protection). The PAMIR team presented key project findings and advances to-date and outlined the major objectives for 2025.

During this high-level event, PAMIR colleagues Evan Miles, Martin Hoelzle, Martina Barandun, Tomas Saks, and Joel Fiddes presented in numerous keynotes, sessions, panels, side events and forums, as well as in the “Song of the Glacier” exhibition hosted by the SDC Swiss Cooperation Office in Dushanbe.