On March 13, 2026, a meeting was held at the building of the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan between the Chairman of the Committee, Bahodur Ahmadjon Sheralizoda, and the Country Director of the World Food Programme in the Republic of Tajikistan, Mr. Simon Hollema.
During the meeting, the parties discussed issues related to ongoing cooperation and prospects for further development of collaboration in the areas of environmental protection, strengthening climate resilience, and adaptation to climate change.
One of the key topics of the meeting was the new project “Enhancing Climate Resilience of Vulnerable Communities in Tajikistan through Locally Led Adaptation.” The project was developed by the World Food Programme in cooperation with the Committee’s Center for Implementation of Investment Projects and has currently been submitted for consideration to the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
Following the meeting, the delegation of the World Food Programme visited the Committee’s Center for Digitalization and Innovation.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the Chairman of the Committee congratulated Mr. Simon Hollema on his appointment to this position and expressed gratitude to the World Food Programme for its continued support to the Republic of Tajikistan.
In addition, a joint tree-planting campaign was held after the meeting, aimed at protecting and improving the environment and supporting ecological initiatives.
