Tajikistan Highlights Glacier and Water Projects at Global Water Forum

Tajikistan has taken the center stage at World Water Week 2025 in Stockholm, showcasing its national efforts to preserve glaciers and improve water resource management amid growing climate challenges.

World Water Week 2025 is the world’s leading conference focused on water and its essential role in the lives of people and the health of the planet, The Caspian Post reports via Tajik media.

Organized annually by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), this year’s theme was “Water for Climate Action”, highlighting the central role of water in addressing climate change and building a sustainable future.

According to the Tajik Ministry of Energy and Water Resources, the country’s delegation was led by First Deputy Minister Jamshed Shoimzoda. At the national exhibition stand, the ministry presented Tajikistan’s water management policies, including its initiatives to preserve glaciers, which are vital freshwater sources in the region.

Delegates also shared updates on preparations for the Fourth High-Level International Conference on the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development, 2018-2028”, set to take place in Dushanbe.

As part of the week’s events, Tajikistan participated in the meeting of the Advisory Committee of the Dushanbe Water Process and a high-level session titled “Water and Disasters: From Glaciers to the Sea”, where discussions centered on the impacts of climate change, glacier melt, and increasing risks from extreme weather events.

World Water Week brought together thousands of participants from around the globe, including policymakers, experts, business leaders, international organizations, and representatives of civil society. Discussions ranged from protecting aquatic ecosystems and strengthening cross-border cooperation, to promoting innovation and boosting community resilience to climate risks.

According to the World Bank, the Central Asian countries are facing an escalating water crisis. By 2030, per capita water availability in the region is projected to drop by nearly one-third - from 2,500 to 1,700 cubic meters annually - a level already considered a state of water stress.

This underscores the urgency and importance of platforms like World Water Week, which play a critical role in driving international dialogue and collaborative solutions to one of the most pressing global challenges.