Usubaliev Ryskul Abdyjakypovich, Head of Department #2 “Climate, Water and Geoecology” participated in the Introductory Forum on Glacier Conservation and Sustainable Development of Mountain Areas

     On March 25, 2025, Bishkek hosted the Introductory forum “Glacier Conservation and Sustainable Development of Mountain Areas” organized by the Public Foundation “Open Innovations R&D” and “Green Alliance of Kyrgyzstan”. The event brought together experts and scientists who discussed the problems of glacier degradation and its impact on water resources and ecosystems of Kyrgyzstan.

        Usubaliev Ryskul Abdyjakypovich, Head of Department No. 2 “Climate, Water and Geoecology” of the Central Asian Institute for Applied Geosciences (CAIAG) made a report on “The state of glaciers in Kyrgyzstan in the context of modern climate change”. In his speech, he noted that glacier reduction not only leads to reduction of water resources, but also affects climatic processes in the region.

          During the forum, a resolution was adopted in which the participants called for strengthening measures to protect glaciers, developing specialized financial mechanisms to support glacier conservation initiatives, and establishing the Glaciers’ Conservation Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic. The Forum emphasized the importance of cooperation between government agencies, science and business for the sustainable development of mountain areas.

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