Global Water Conference to open with festival in Tajikistan
On May 25, the Navruzgoh Culture and Recreation Park in Dushanbe will host a Water Festival, held alongside the Fourth High-Level International Conference on the Decade of Action “Water for Sustainable Development, 2018-2028,” Qazinform News Agency reports, citing Khovar.
The Festival Program includes:
- Exhibitions from cities and districts across Tajikistan showcasing folk crafts and industrial products such as wood carving, jewelry, atlas and adras fabrics, basket weaving, gold embroidery, chakan, embroidery, and beadwork.
- Displays of national cuisine and agricultural products, including fresh and dried fruits
- A cultural program titled “Water - the Source of Humanity’s Life.”
The Fourth High-Level International Conference on the Decade of Action “Water for Sustainable Development, 2018–2028” will take place in Dushanbe from May 25 to 28.
The event is organized by the Government of Tajikistan, in partnership with the United Nations and development partners.
The event will be held in person and will bring together high-level representatives of governments, U.N. member states, international and regional organizations, financial institutions, research and academic institutions, the private sector and civil society, including women’s, youth and children’s groups.
Participants are expected to visit regions of Tajikistan to explore natural landscapes, tourism facilities and the country’s water and energy potential. A thematic exhibition on water resources will also be held, highlighting the use of water for economic development.
In an exclusive interview with Qazinform, Celeste Saulo, Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization, highlighted water-related risks and early warning systems as critical priorities for Central Asia.
