The Silk Road of Knowledge: Science Meets Green Policy

Policy brief: Knowledge-based soil management for a sustainable ecological and economic development of Central Asia

Policy brief: Climate Change Adaptation and Sustainable Rangelands Management in Central Asia

Policy brief: Ensuring Climate Resilient Infrastructure Development

Policy Brief: Innovations in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Techniques in the Central Asian Water Sector

Policy Brief: Strengthening transboundary water institutions in Central Asia

Policy brief: Empowering women in the energy sector in Central Asia

About conference

Within the framework of the "Green Central Asia'' Initiative, the Kazakh-German University has been organizing an international conference - "The Silk Road of Knowledge: Science Meets Green Policy" since 2020. The conference promotes the following goals – enhancing cooperation and networking among scientists, policymakers, and practitioners, as well as exchange of experience and accumulation of knowledge in the field of integrated water resources management, food security, infrastructure development, and energy efficiency practices in the context of climate change.

Objective of the conference: the conference aimed at providing innovative solutions for the five Central Asian economies (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan) by:

• presenting and discussing policy proposals on innovative science-based solutions for the economic and political development of Central Asia to mitigate the impact of climate change;
• informing on decision-making processes based on scientific research in the field of integrated water and land resources management, food security, infrastructure development, water and climate security, and energy efficiency practices in Central Asia;
• presenting innovation for development;
• involving youth in scientific research and decision-making processes.

Conference sessions: The Online Conference covered a wide range of issues presented during the conference pre-sessions, panel discussion and thematic sessions focusing on the impact of climate change on Central Asian countries and necessary adaptation measures. The Conference was divided into two segments: the pre-sessions were taking place on December 13, 2022 and January 17, 2023. The panel discussion and thematic sessions took place on February 22-24, 2023 (see agenda).

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