On June 4, 2026, Bahodur Sheralizoda, Chairman of the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, delivered a statement during the Heads of Delegations session at the 8th Global Environment Facility Assembly (GEFAssembly2026) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Speaking under the theme “Last Sprint Towards 2030,” the Chairman underscored the urgent need to strengthen international solidarity, increase climate financing, and provide vulnerable nations with greater and more accessible financial resources.
The address prominently highlighted the global initiatives on water, climate, glacier preservation, and biodiversity championed by the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency - Emomali Rahmon. Specifically, the adoption of the UN General Assembly resolution declaring March 21 as the World Day for Glaciers and the United Nations General Assembly resolution on the International Day of the Markhor were noted as major milestones in Tajikistan's environmental policy.
Furthermore, the Chairman highlighted Tajikistan's national priorities, including the development of green energy, the implementation of the NationalGreeningProgramme until 2040, and the protection of mountain ecosystems, glaciers, and biodiversity. It was emphasized that in the preparation phase for GEF-9, support for developing and vulnerable countries must be increasingly directed toward climate change adaptation, the protection of mountain ecosystems, land restoration, sustainable waste management, and integrated water, climate, and nature solutions.
