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04/24/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/24/2026 10:46

UNESCO Hands Over Equipment to Strengthen Early Warning Systems in Central Asia at RES-2026

A high-level session, "Cooperation on Early Warning and Disaster Risk Reduction in Central Asia," was held at the Regional Ecological Summit (RES-2026), organized by the UNESCO Regional Office in Almaty in cooperation with the Ministry for Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan under the GLOFCA project.

The session brought together representatives of government agencies, scientific institutions and international organizations to discuss practical approaches to reducing risks associated with glacial lake outburst floods and strengthening regional cooperation. The session also presented practical results of the GLOFCA project, including the implementation of early warning systems at pilot sites, advancements in glacier lake monitoring, and measures to enhance community preparedness.

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