On September 11, 2026, Chairman of the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan Bahodur Sheralizoda received Ms. Gabriella Akimova, the newly appointed Representative of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Tajikistan.
During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on current issues of cooperation between Tajikistan and UNICEF, including bilateral cooperation within a number of priority environmental protection programmes aligned with the National Development Strategy of the Republic of Tajikistan for the period up to 2030, as well as the priorities of the Joint Work Plan for 2027.
Chairman of the Committee Bahodur Sheralizoda congratulated Ms. Gabriella Akimova on her appointment as Representative of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Tajikistan and expressed his appreciation to UNICEF for its continued cooperation with the Committee for Environmental Protection in improving environmental conditions. He emphasized the importance of further strengthening cooperation, particularly in the areas of climate change, environmental security, and enhancing environmental awareness among children and young people.
The parties also discussed cooperation through the National Centre for the Implementation of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, including a joint initiative to use artificial intelligence for mapping soil pollution and risks associated with pesticides, with particular attention to their potential impact on children and communities.
In addition, the parties considered issues related to the development of Tajikistan’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), particularly in areas concerning children and young people, climate education, and the development of green skills.
