Emomali Rahmon: “Mountain ecosystems of Tajikistan play a key role in the sustainable development of the region”
President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon emphasized the importance of preserving Tajikistan’s mountain ecosystems while speaking on April 22 at the Regional Ecological Summit 2026 (RES 2026) in Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana. He noted that mountain ecosystems play a key role in ensuring water supply in Central Asia and in supporting the sustainable development of the entire region.
In his speech, Rahmon reminded that Tajikistan forms up to 60% of Central Asia’s water resources:
«Up to 60% of Central Asia’s water resources are formed on the territory of our country. This emphasizes the important role of Tajikistan’s mountain ecosystems in ensuring the water supply and sustainable development of the region. We are facing threats from accelerated glacier melting and the reduction of snow resources."The president paid special attention to the growing problem of glacier melting. He noted that out of 14,000 glaciers in Tajikistan, more than a thousand have already completely melted, which seriously threatens the water balance, causes environmental problems, and increases the risk of natural disasters. According to him, this process is global in nature and requires urgent action:
«The process of intense glacier melting is tending to intensify worldwide, leading to disruptions in the water balance, environmental threats, and an increased risk of water-related natural disasters.»
He noted a troubling trend of increasing frequency and duration of dust storms in the countries of the region, which negatively affect the health of the population and the environment.
«In Tajikistan alone, more than 65 episodes of dust storms were recorded last year. Their duration was approximately 7 months. This was unprecedented. Meanwhile, in the early 1990s, the frequency of such weather events was 2-3 times a year,» Rahmon said.
In his speech, Rahmon reminded that Tajikistan forms up to 60% of Central Asia’s water resources:
«Up to 60% of Central Asia’s water resources are formed on the territory of our country. This emphasizes the important role of Tajikistan’s mountain ecosystems in ensuring the water supply and sustainable development of the region. We are facing threats from accelerated glacier melting and the reduction of snow resources."The president paid special attention to the growing problem of glacier melting. He noted that out of 14,000 glaciers in Tajikistan, more than a thousand have already completely melted, which seriously threatens the water balance, causes environmental problems, and increases the risk of natural disasters. According to him, this process is global in nature and requires urgent action:
«The process of intense glacier melting is tending to intensify worldwide, leading to disruptions in the water balance, environmental threats, and an increased risk of water-related natural disasters.»
He noted a troubling trend of increasing frequency and duration of dust storms in the countries of the region, which negatively affect the health of the population and the environment.
«In Tajikistan alone, more than 65 episodes of dust storms were recorded last year. Their duration was approximately 7 months. This was unprecedented. Meanwhile, in the early 1990s, the frequency of such weather events was 2-3 times a year,» Rahmon said.
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