Kazakhstan Proposes Global Partnership For Glacier Protection
Date
12/3/2024 3:10:22 PM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 3. Kazakhstan
proposes to establish a global partnership aimed at uniting
research centers to study and protect glaciers, said President of
Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev as he addressed the One Water
Summit in Riyadh, Trend reports.
"Glaciers play a vital role in the global water cycle, feeding
rivers and lakes that sustain nearly 2 billion people worldwide,"
Tokayev said. He emphasized the importance of collective research
and policy development to address glacier loss, which affects many
regions that rely on glacier-fed rivers for their water supply. "We
need to ensure collaborative research and policy development to
confront glacier loss and support water management strategies for
the regions that depend on this vital resource," he added.
In addition to protecting glaciers, Tokayev discussed the need
for improving resilience to water-related disasters like floods and
droughts. "Floods and droughts affect over 1.5 billion people
around the world annually, impacting vulnerable populations,
especially on small islands and coastal areas," the president
stated. He called for strengthening early warning systems as an
essential step to reduce risks and protect communities.
The president also highlighted the impact of water scarcity on
broader issues such as food production, energy security, and
industrial growth. "Water scarcity threatens food production,
energy security, and industrial growth," Tokayev said.
He stressed the importance of investing in water-efficient
agriculture and renewable energy to support economic resilience
while reducing environmental stress. "Strategic investments in
water-efficient agriculture and renewable energy can bolster
economic resilience while reducing environmental strain," he
added.
MENAFN03122024000187011040ID1108952802
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.