ASIATODAY.ID, DUSHANBE – The Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Arrmanatha Christiawan Nasir, led the Indonesian delegation at the High-Level Conference on Glaciers Preservation (HLCGP) held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, from May 29 to 31, 2025.
The conference marked a significant moment in rallying international solidarity for glacier preservation as part of a collective response to the global climate emergency.
The event gathered more than 2,200 delegates from 65 countries, including high-ranking leaders such as the Prime Minister of Pakistan, the Vice Presidents of Iran, Zimbabwe, The Gambia, and the Maldives.
Around 70 international organizations were also represented, including the UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed, the Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the Executive Secretary of UNESCAP, and the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Water.
In his opening address, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, H.E. Emomali Rahmon, expressed deep concern over the accelerating rate of glacier melt, noting the loss of more than 600 gigatons of ice in recent decades. Echoing this concern, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed emphasized the need for cross-sector partnerships, robust climate financing, and the use of artificial intelligence to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Speaking at the plenary session, Vice Foreign Minister Tata Nasir stated that although Indonesia is a tropical country, it is not immune to the impacts of glacier loss.
“Indonesia may be a tropical country, but we also have glaciers. Sadly, 99% of the glaciers on Carstensz Peak in Papua have vanished due to climate change,” he said.
Vice Minister Tata further highlighted the climate crisis as the primary driver behind glacier melt worldwide, stressing the need to strengthen multilateral systems in addressing this global challenge.
“Indonesia fully supports the reinforcement of trust in multilateral systems—particularly through fair climate financing and access to adaptive technologies. Preserving glaciers means preserving the future of humanity,” he added.
This summit marked the first-ever high-level conference dedicated to glacier issues. Indonesia’s active presence and statement at the conference underscore its constructive role in promoting inclusive, solution-based global cooperation in facing the climate crisis. Indonesia remains firmly committed to leaving no one behind in the transition toward a resilient, just, and sustainable future. (AT Network)
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