Why it matters:
Climate change has emerged as a major concern for the global community over the past couple of decades, with global warming posing a serious threat to humanity's future.
The big picture:
In 2025, the United Nations General Assembly declared the year the International Year of Glacier Preservation to emphasize the importance of glaciers and to support the communities that depend on them. This declaration was made at the request of Tajikistan, a mountainous country, in 2022.
The conference aims to raise global awareness about the impacts of climate change and the rapid melting of glaciers. One of its key outcomes will be the adoption of the "Dushanbe Declaration on Glaciers," which will highlight the urgent need for international action to address glacier melting and its consequences.
Key points:
- Main Objective: Address the impact of climate change on glaciers and encourage global action to protect them.
- Participants: Representatives from various countries, international organizations, scientists, and environmental activists.
- Side Events: Specialized meetings involving experts, government representatives, and young activists to exchange knowledge and explore scientific, political, and practical solutions for glacier protection.
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