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India’s Stance at Dushanbe Conference
- 03 Jun 2025
At the High-Level International Conference on Glaciers' Preservation in Dushanbe (May 29–31, 2025), India emphasized global cooperation and science-driven glacier conservation.
Key Points
- Ministerial Address: MoS for Environment represented India, highlighting the urgency of glacier retreat.
- Himalayan Focus: Stressed India’s deep concern over impacts on water security and biodiversity.
- National Efforts:
- National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem (NMSHE)
- Centre for Cryosphere and Climate Change Studies
- ISRO-led GIS and Remote Sensing for glacier monitoring
- GLOF risk mapping and early warning systems via NDMA
- Research Collaboration: Involvement of NCPOR, NIH, Wadia Institute, and NIHE.
- Global Stand: India reaffirmed its support for equity and Common but Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR-RC).
- Call to Action: Welcomed 2025 as International Year of Glaciers' Preservation and proposed decade for Cryospheric Sciences (2025–2034).
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- Andhra Pradesh
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Assam
- Bihar
- Chhattisgarh
- Delhi
- Goa
- Gujarat
- Haryana
- Himachal Pradesh
- Jammu And Kashmir
- Jharkhand
- Karnataka
- Kerala
- Ladakh
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Manipur
- Meghalaya
- Mizoram
- Nagaland
- Odisha
- Punjab
- Rajasthan
- Tamil Nadu
- Telangana
- Tripura
- Uttar Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- West Bengal