The Government of the Republic of Tajikistan will convene an International Conference dedicated to the preservation of glaciers, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, in 2025. The resolution that declared 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation and 21^st of March as World Day for Glaciers starting in 2025, welcomed the Government of Tajikistan to host the International Conference dedicated to glaciers’ preservation in Tajikistan in 2025, which is set for 29 May - 1 June 2025, in Dushanbe.

The International Conference on Glaciers' Preservation will serve as a platform to advance global efforts in climate adaptation and resilience, with a specific focus on addressing glacial melting. The event and its strategic collaborations aim to foster greater awareness and knowledge exchange, enhance technical capacities, and promote the dissemination of best practices. It will emphasize climate-responsive and transformative solutions, adopting an integrated and transboundary approach to mitigate the adverse impacts of glacial melting on water security, food security, and community resilience.

Format and Participation

The Conference will adopt a multi-stakeholder approach, bringing together diverse groups and actors engaged in the implementation of water-related goals and targets. Participants will include high-level representatives from UN member states, UN entities, international and regional organizations, international financial institutions, the private sector, civil society organizations, academia, local governments, communities, and other stakeholders.

This in-person event is designed to maximize participant interaction while also being widely broadcast via YouTube and other digital platforms to ensure accessibility and outreach.

Dates and venue

The Conference will be held from May 29 to June 01, 2025, in Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan.

Outcomes

The conference will produce a Final Declaration and a Summary, outlining actions, partnerships, and initiatives aimed at implementing the UN General Assembly’s resolution on glaciers preservation. These outcomes will be formally presented to the UN General Assembly in 2025.

(Preliminary) program

The Conference program will feature opening and closing ceremonies, a plenary session, specialized forums for the private sector, academia, and major groups, as well as side-events. Additionally, cultural events will be organized to enrich the experience.

• Plenary Session
  The Plenary Session of the Dushanbe International Conference on Glaciers' Preservation will provide opportunities for Heads of Delegations to deliver political statements.
• Conference Forums
  Forums will precede the opening ceremony of the Conference, offering a platform for focused engagement by stakeholders such as the private sector, academia, women, youth, and other major groups. These forums aim to broaden discussions on glacier-related issues and foster action and partnerships at local, national, regional, and global levels, while emphasizing inclusion for advancing the glacier and water agenda.
• Side Events
  Delegations and interested organizations will have the opportunity to organize side-events on relevant topics on the sidelines of the Conference
• International Exhibition
  An International Exhibition will be organized at the sidelines of the Conference.
• Field Trips
  Participants will be invited to a post-Conference field trip to observe glacier degradation, integrated water resources management practices, and water-related sustainable development examples in Tajikistan.

Organization

The Dushanbe International Conference on Glaciers' Preservation is organized by the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan with the support of the United Nations and other partners. The ultimate responsibility for the preparation of the Conference rests with the National Organizing Committee established by the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan under the leadership of the Prime Minister.