EHPMI Workshop-2025

From May 11 to 18, 2025, EHPMI conducted a series of activities in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The key event of the visit was the EHPMI annual workshop, held on May 14 in Dushanbe, bringing together experts and partner organizations from across Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Southeast Asia.

Organized by local NGO “Peshsaf”, the workshop began with online training conducted by TIFO-EHPMI, followed by a series of country presentations by representatives from Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Tajikistan, and Vietnam. Presenters shared experiences and lessons learned in environmental monitoring and remediation, particularly focusing on heavy metals, pesticides, and other toxic substances.

The afternoon featured technical discussions led by Petr Sharov on site assessment methodologies, Umed Ulugov on the Pesticides Program in Tajikistan. The day concluded with a group discussion on fundraising efforts, followed by a joint dinner that reinforced regional collaboration and solidarity.

In the days leading up to the seminar, participants visited hazardous waste storage and remediation sites in the southern regions of Vakhsh and Jayhun, where they observed cleanup efforts and met with local communities. The program also included excursions to national parks, cultural landmarks, and natural sites such as Romit and Takob, allowing participants to connect with Tajikistan’s environmental and cultural context.

The EHPMI seminar in Dushanbe was a significant milestone in promoting regional cooperation for environmental health and sustainable development across Eurasia.