INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Central Asia is losing its glaciers fast due to climate shifts, but the ice masses are vital for local people.To tackle the issue, regional
science cooperation is growing.A recent talk at the Astana Forum highlighted this
The head of UNESCO talked about more teamwork in water management.Thanks to the Global Environment Fund, she said investment will double by
(Photo Internet reproduction)In July, an extensive seminar took place in Paris
About 90 experts from Central Asia attended
Despite making up just 4% of Kyrgyz land, these ice masses offer ample water.Climate changes are messing up natural water flows and this
hurts local communities.Also, fast-melting ice creates dangerous lakes
When these lakes overflow, flash floods can happen.This puts people living downstream at risk.Many people are affected in Kyrgyzstan,
Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan
Monitoring these lakes is a vital part of a UNESCO program.Adaption FundThe Adaptation Fund is footing the bill for this effort.Local
agencies like the CESDRR are helping UNESCO
Based in Almaty, this center started in 2016
It boosts area teamwork through data collection and risk checks.A new lab in Almaty is focusing on ice study
It employs 20 international experts working on four key topics.By 2025, a new alert system should be ready
It will work in four nations and focus on four things: risk knowledge, watching, talking, and actionability.UNESCO says working together on
