Representative of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan takes part in ministers' conference on the use of space technologies

On 28-29 October 2026, the fifth Ministers' Conference on the use of space technologies for sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific was held in Bangkok, the Kingdom of Thailand. The National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan was represented by Aminjon Gulakhmadzoda, Director of the Institute of Water Problems, Hydropower and Ecology.

According to the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, the conference was organised on the initiative of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific. It brought together representatives of 30 member states, UN bodies and international organisations. Aminjon Gulakhmadzoda delivered a speech on using space technologies for a sustainable and inclusive future through stronger regional cooperation.

The report also said that satellite observations, Earth remote sensing and artificial intelligence offer broad opportunities for monitoring water resources, studying glacier conditions, assessing the impact of climate change and reducing the risk of natural disasters. The event also featured the publication 'Geospatial Practices for Sustainable Development in North and Central Asia — 2026', which reflects Tajikistan's experience in flood forecasting, monitoring glacial lakes and early warning systems.