On October 5, 1948, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) was established in the French town of Fontainebleau. One of its notable achievements was the creation of the Red Book, an international list of endangered species, which has been maintained since 1963, media reports.
The official policy document of IUCN since 1979 is the "World Conservation Strategy". Today, IUCN has observer status with the United Nations General Assembly, consultative status with UNESCO, and brings together 82 states, including Tajikistan, as well as 111 governmental institutions, over 800 non-governmental organizations, and 10,000 scientists and experts from 181 countries.
On March 3, 2022, the Chairman of the Committee for Environmental Protection of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, Sheralisod Bahodur Ahmadjon, met with the Director General of the IUCN, Bruno Oberle, during the resumed fifth session of the Assembly of the United Nations Environment Programme.
The meeting focused on expanding cooperation between the Committee and IUCN, along with the main directions of this activity in the field of nature protection, rare and wildlife species, and international collaboration with global funds.
Oberle expressed IUCN's intention to expand its activities in Tajikistan, including in the field of scientific activities and joint publications of IUCN experts and Tajik specialists.
Tajikistan, a country dominated by the Pamirs and Tian-Shan, is known for its grandeur. These mountain ranges, which make up 93% of the country's territory, are home to Ismoil Somoni Peak, towering at 7,495 meters - the highest peak in the country. The remaining 7% of the land consists of plains, mainly located in the north-west and south-western regions, which are primarily used for agriculture. The two largest rivers in Central Asia, Syrdarya and Amudarya, flow through these plains.
Despite the rugged terrain, Tajikistan boasts diverse flora and fauna. The mountainous areas house rare species of animals and birds such as snow leopards, storks, and hawks. The country's largest reserves, including Tigrovaya Balka, Ramit, Dashtijum, and Sarikhosor, protect these precious creatures. The wetlands, woods, and thickets are home to goitered gazelles, Bukhara deer, tigers, pheasants, Alectoris, jungle cats, wild boars, and snow leopards. The region's flora is composed of fruit trees and mountainous plants.
Thanks to its rugged landscape, many parts of Tajikistan remain untouched by civilization. Mountain tours offer a chance to experience the wild and unspoiled natural beauty of this amazing country. Similarly, Tajikistan is a land of mountains that thoroughly captivates the senses.
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