Tajikistan Urges Comprehensive Action On Water And Climate Challenges
Date
3/15/2024 5:10:29 AM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) DUSHANBE, Tajikistan. March 15. Tajikistan is
actively advocating for a comprehensive approach to tackling water
and climate-related issues, Sharaf Sheralizoda Ambassador of
Tajikistan to the Swiss Confederation, the Permanent Representative
of Tajikistan to the United Nations Office and other international
organizations in Geneva said, Trend reports.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan,
Sherolizoda made these remarks while addressing participants at the
Regional Forum on Sustainable Development of the United Nations
Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).
In his address, Sherolizoda also highlighted the impact of
climate change and its ramifications for millions of people. He
emphasized the significance of the UN General Assembly resolution
declaring 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers and March 21st
as World Glacier Day.
Additionally, initiatives such as the establishment of a trust
fund to support glacier preservation efforts and the hosting of a
high-level conference on glacier conservation in Dushanbe in 2025,
all spearheaded by Tajikistan, were commended.
Meanwhile, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, during his
address to the nation at the end of 2023, outlined plans to
continue construction on hydroelectric power plants Rogun and
Sebzor, as well as the refurbishment of existing hydroelectric
power stations. Moreover, efforts to secure financing for new
capacities in green energy production were highlighted.
Rahmon noted that by 2032, Tajikistan aims to fulfill its entire
electricity demand through renewable sources, achieving a 100
percent target (currently at 98 percent). Following international
standards, greenhouse gas emissions are projected to be minimized
in the country by 2037.
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