On April 24, 2025, on the sidelines of the RES2026 Regional Ecological Summit 2026 in Astana, Kazakhstan, a meeting took place between Mr. Bahodur Sheralizoda, Chairman of the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, and Professor Jim Skea, Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change IPCC
During the meeting, the parties discussed pressing issues of cooperation in climate change monitoring, glacier and mountain ecosystem preservation, and the outcomes of the International Year of Glacier Preservation - 2025, including the Dushanbe Glaciers Declaration and the Dushanbe Glaciers Appeal.
Both sides reaffirmed their mutual interest in strengthening scientific and technical cooperation and integrating IPCC data into Tajikistan's national climate strategies.
The meeting was held constructively and represents an important step in advancing the dialogue between Tajikistan and the scientific community on climate and environmental security issues.