International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation 2025

The High-Level International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation was held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, from May 29–31, 2025.

It acted as the flagship event for the UN’s International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation.

Key Outcomes

Outcome	Details
Dushanbe Declaration	Adoption of the Dushanbe Declaration on Glacier Preservation.
Global Agenda	Launch of a Global Agenda for Glaciers to guide international action.
UN Trust Fund	Mobilization of resources for a UN Trust Fund for glacier protection.

Key Facts

Fact	Explanation
UN Resolution	The UN General Assembly, initiated by Tajikistan, declared 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation.
World Day for Glaciers	March 21 has been designated as the World Day for Glaciers.

Importance of Glaciers

Area	Significance
Freshwater Reserves	Glaciers act as natural freshwater reserves.
River Flow Regulation	They regulate downstream river flows.
Disaster Risk	Glacier retreat can increase the risk of glacial lake outburst floods.
Climate Indicator	Mountain and polar glaciers are key indicators of climate change.

PT Facts

Glaciers: Act as natural freshwater reserves and regulate downstream river flows.
Glacier Retreat: Can increase risks of glacial lake outburst floods.
Dushanbe: It is the capital of Tajikistan.
Climate Indicator: Mountain and polar glaciers are key indicators of climate change.

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