OSCE supports Tajikistan’s Committee for Environmental Protection in enhancing protected area management with the SMART application

From 21 to 23 December 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe organized a three-day training session focused on implementing the SMART (Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool) system, a crucial technology aimed at enhancing conservation efforts in specially protected natural areas.

The event, conducted in co-operation with the Committee for Environmental Protection, brought together approximately 24 participants, including 3 females and 21 males, from five protected areas: Pamir National Park, Ramit Biosphere Reserve, Tigrovaya Balka State Nature Reserve, Zorkul State Nature Reserve, and Shirkent Natural Historical Park, as well as representatives from the Committee and civil society.

This training provided a valuable platform to introduce SMART technologies and showcase their importance in strengthening conservation efforts. An experienced international trainer led the sessions, combining theoretical knowledge with practical exercises and actively engaging all participants through interactive methods.

This initiative aligns with the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe's broader mission to enhance the capacity of protected area staff and promote the integration of innovative technologies into conservation practices.