From 25 to 28 May 2026, the city of Dushanbe will host the Fourth High-Level International Conference on the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development, 2018–2028.” This major forum will continue the “Dushanbe Water Process” and serve as an important platform for strengthening international partnerships and accelerating action in the water sector.
Global challenges, including climate change and its severe consequences across various regions of the world, continue to intensify, posing growing threats to the political and economic stability of nations. Under these circumstances, the continuation of such trends may lead to adverse consequences for humanity, particularly for developing countries.
Thanks to the consistent initiatives of the top leadership of the Republic of Tajikistan, the country’s international proposals in the fields of water and climate have been widely recognized by the global community and are making a substantial contribution to addressing pressing challenges related to water resources and climate change.
Among the most significant global initiatives advanced by the Republic of Tajikistan are the International Year of Freshwater (2003), the International Decade for Action “Water for Life” (2005–2015), the International Year of Water Cooperation (2013), and the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development” (2018–2028).
In addition, on 14 December 2022, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously endorsed the fifth initiative of the Republic of Tajikistan in the field of water by adopting a special resolution. Pursuant to this resolution, the year 2025 was declared the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation.
The adoption of this resolution stands as further evidence of the continued implementation of Tajikistan’s international initiatives on water and climate. In particular, the proposals of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, received broad support from the Member States of the United Nations, including:
-the proclamation of 21 March as the World Day for Glaciers;
-the declaration of 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation;
-the establishment of a United Nations Trust Fund for Contributions to Glacier Preservation;
-the holding of the International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation in Dushanbe in 2025;
-the holding of the Fourth High-Level International Conference on the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development” in Dushanbe in 2026.
Experts note that the Fourth High-Level International Conference on the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development” will provide an important platform for addressing pressing issues in the fields of water and climate, while also contributing to stronger international cooperation and clearly demonstrating the significant contribution of the Republic of Tajikistan to the implementation of global sustainable development goals.
