Two days of water security, glacier science, digital innovation, climate policy, glacial-lake risk reduction and mountain resilience.
Preliminary programme
The names, official titles and affiliations of speakers, presenters, moderators and facilitators will be added to the final Conference Programme after the nomination, consultation and confirmation process is complete.
Objective: To officially open the Conference and highlight the critical role of science, technology and international cooperation in addressing sustainable water resources management, glacier protection and climate change adaptation.
| Time | Item | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30 | Registration and welcome coffee | Ceremony |
| 09:00–10:30 | Opening ceremony and welcome session
| Ceremony |
| 10:30–11:00 | Coffee break and group photograph | Break |
Objective: To examine and advance science-based, integrated and innovative approaches to sustainable water resources management under climate change, with a focus on water-use efficiency, integrated management, monitoring and data sharing, and cross-sectoral and transboundary cooperation.
| Time | Item | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00–12:30 | Thematic presentations and discussion
| Presentation |
| 12:30–13:30 | Lunch and networking | Break |
Objective: To assess glacier dynamics and associated ecosystems under changing climatic conditions, including temperature and precipitation impacts on glacier mass balance and evolution, and the role of glaciers in water resources, mountain ecosystems and long-term environmental resilience.
| Time | Item | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| Time TBC | Thematic presentations and discussion
| Presentation |
| 15:00–15:30 | Coffee and networking | Break |
Objective: To examine governance mechanisms, policy frameworks and integrated approaches for protecting and sustainably using water resources and glacier-dependent ecosystems under changing climatic conditions, and to identify pathways for strengthening the environmental and socioeconomic resilience of vulnerable communities.
| Time | Item | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| 15:30–17:00 | Thematic presentations and discussion
| Presentation |
Objective: To examine the role of science, digital technologies and innovation in researching, monitoring, modelling and sustainably managing water resources, glaciers and climate systems, while showcasing state-of-the-art solutions for evidence-based decisions, risk forecasting, early warning and resilient river basins.
| Time | Item | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00–10:30 | Thematic presentations and discussion
| Presentation |
| 10:30–11:00 | Coffee and networking | Break |
Objective: To strengthen international scientific and institutional cooperation on monitoring, assessing and understanding glacial lakes and GLOFs, and to exchange advanced technologies, methodologies, data and best practices for risk assessment, forecasting, early warning, preparedness and disaster risk reduction.
| Time | Item | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00–11:20 | Thematic presentations and discussion
| Presentation |
| 12:30–13:30 | Lunch and networking | Break |
Objective: To advance scientific research and interdisciplinary cooperation in assessing, monitoring, modelling and managing mountain hazards — including debris and mudflows, landslides, flash floods and cascading hazards — and to promote disaster risk reduction, early warning, preparedness and resilient mountain communities and critical infrastructure.
| Time | Item | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| 13:30–15:00 | Thematic presentations and discussion
| Presentation |
| 15:00–15:30 | Coffee break and networking | Break |
Objective: To consolidate the key findings and outcomes of the Conference sessions and agree on priority areas and practical pathways for future cooperation, joint action and follow-up initiatives.
| Time | Item | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| 15:30–16:30 | Review of session outcomes and preparation of joint proposals | Discussion |
| 16:30–17:00 | Official closing ceremony
| Closing |
| 18:00 | Official dinner and networking reception | Dinner |
