Tuesday18
August
2026 · Dushanbe08:00 – 16:00Conference day
4 sessionsTwo parallel blocks
2 hallsBrussels & Istanbul
3 languagesSimultaneous interpretation
Anniversary ceremony dedicated to the 35th anniversary of the State Independence of the Republic of Tajikistan
Part one · Opening and congratulatory remarksOpen session details+
ModeratorQurbonzoda A.H. · Director, Agency for Hydrometeorology
- 01Ziyozoda Sulaymon Rizoi
Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan
- 02Sheralizoda Bahodur Ahmadjon
Chairman, Committee for Environmental Protection
- 03Qiyomzoda Zarafo Sufijon
Member of the Majlisi Namoyandagon of the Majlisi Oli
- 04Markus Dürst
Deputy Director, Swiss Cooperation Office in Tajikistan
- 05Kishvar Abdulalishoev
Chief Executive Officer, Aga Khan Foundation in Tajikistan
- 06Ko Sakamoto
Resident Representative, Asian Development Bank in Tajikistan
- 07Sudipto Mukherjee
Resident Representative, UNDP in Tajikistan
Part two · Anniversary programme and award ceremonyOpen session details+
ModeratorOzod Mirshamsov · Agency for Hydrometeorology
- 01Awards for distinguished industry workers and specialists
- 02Group photo of participants
Coffee break
Current challenges and practical solutions in hydrometeorological monitoring and glacier protection
Scientific results, cryosphere monitoring technologies, Earth observation, automated systems and international cooperation.
Speakers and discussionOpen session details+
ModeratorStanislav Makhmudov · Agency for Hydrometeorology
- 01Kamoliddin Nazirzoda
State Programme for Cryosphere Research and Glacier Protection in Tajikistan for 2026–2034
- 02Alemger Amangeldievich Kabdikadirov · Kazhydromet
- 03Gulnara Sheralievna Zhunushova · Kyrgyzhydromet
- 04Dilovarsho Dustzoda · CAREC
- 05Russell Boals · Asian Development Bank
- 06Discussion with participants · 10 minutes
Parallel sessions I
Brussels HallSession 1 · Reducing the adverse impacts of climate change: pathways to the SDGsOpen session details+
ModeratorJamila Baydulloyeva
- 01Major General Muhabbat Ibrohimzoda
Hydrometeorological monitoring and early warning for disaster risk reduction and glacier protection
- 02Sanginmurod Samiev
Atmospheric air quality monitoring, public health and the SDGs
- 03Nomvar Qurbon
Meteorological conditions in mountain and foothill areas: the Zarafshon basin
- 04Biloli Alisher
Climate adaptation and resilience of key economic sectors
Istanbul HallSession 2 · Glacier protection and cryosphere researchOpen session details+
ModeratorNajib Yaminov
- 01Navruz Jurabekzoda
Development of glaciological science during 35 years of State Independence
- 02Vaysiddin Saidzoda
Glacier and cryosphere research using modern technologies
- 03Muslim Azimshoev
Remote-sensing assessment of ecosystem change in mountainous Tajikistan
- 04Umed Komilov · GIZ
Regional cooperation in cryosphere monitoring and protection
- 05Questions and answers · 20 minutes
Lunch break
Parallel sessions II
Brussels Hall · Panel discussionSession 3 · Global challenges, national solutions and international partnershipsOpen session details+
ModeratorKamoliddin Nazirzoda
- 01Jamila Baydulloyeva
- 02Nazrialo Sheralizoda
- 03Anvar Homidov
- 04Sayfidin Sayfidinov · KOICA Alumni Association
Istanbul HallSession 4 · Investment, innovation and international cooperation in hydrometeorologyOpen session details+
ModeratorSattor Saidov · UNDP
- 01Vahdat Daykhudo
Tajikistan’s role in advancing green diplomacy
- 02Svetlana Jumaeva
Cryosphere monitoring for climate adaptation in Tajikistan and Central Asia
- 03Ganjina Fozilova · Asian Development Bank
From glaciers to farmers: opportunities and prospects
- 04Khurshedmo Aqnazarova · UNESCO
Glacier protection and cryosphere research within UNESCO initiatives
- 05Questions and answers · 15 minutes
Coffee break
From session outcomes to concrete actions
Closing panel, review of the four parallel sessions and adoption of the conference’s final recommendations.
Session moderators report backOpen session details+
ModeratorStanislav Makhmudov
- 01Jamila Baydulloyeva · Session 1
- 02Najib Yaminov · Session 2
- 03Kamoliddin Nazirzoda · Session 3
- 04Sattor Saidov · Session 4
- 05Review of conference outcomes and adoption of final recommendations
Official files