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On April 23, 2026, faculty members of the Faculty of Geography and Environmental Sciences participated in a panel session held as part of the Regional Environmental Summit (RES-2026) in Astana.

The panel session titled “Early Warning Systems in Central Asia: From Regional Cooperation to a Sustainable Future” was organized by the national meteorological and hydrological services of Central Asian countries in cooperation with partners of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) within the framework of the global “Early Warnings for All” (EW4All) initiative.

The session brought together representatives of government agencies, international organizations, national hydrometeorological services, as well as experts and members of the scientific community. Opening remarks were delivered by representatives of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the World Meteorological Organization, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, and international projects focused on climate risk management.

The panel session focused on the development and enhancement of early warning systems across Central Asia. Presentations were delivered by the heads of national hydrometeorological services of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan, highlighting current achievements, key challenges, and future prospects in monitoring and forecasting hazardous hydrometeorological events.

A significant outcome of the session was the signing of a joint statement by the heads of national meteorological services of Central Asian countries, aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and coordinating efforts in disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation.

The session also addressed the expansion of international cooperation, including engagement with organizations and services from Europe and Asia, and facilitated the exchange of best practices in forecasting, monitoring, and public risk communication. The presentations underscored the importance of integrating modern technologies and scientific approaches into the development of effective early warning systems.

Faculty members actively contributed to the panel discussions, enhancing their professional expertise in hydrometeorology, climate risk management, and disaster risk reduction. Participation in such international scientific and practical events contributes to strengthening research capacity, expanding international collaboration, and integrating advanced approaches into educational and research activities.