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From May 13 to 15, 2026, an international seminar and technical exchange is being held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, within the framework of the regional program “Climate Sensitive Water Resources Management in Central Asia” (CSWRM), aimed at supporting Central Asian academic institutions in developing modern educational programs in Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM).

91��ý Kazakh National University is represented by a delegation of scientists and lecturers from the Faculty of Geography and Environmental Management. The seminar is attended by representatives of the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology — Kassym Duskayev, Zhanar Raimbekova, and Zhanara Zhanabayeva.

The event brought together leading experts from ETH Zurich, Hydrosolutions GmbH, GIZ, SDC, and lead universities of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan to jointly develop innovative educational modules in water resources management and climate adaptation. The discussions focus on the implementation of modern approaches to catchment modeling, groundwater modeling, integrated water resources management, as well as the application of artificial intelligence and programming in water and environmental engineering.

Particular attention within the seminar is devoted to the development of joint academic programs and interactive educational materials adapted to the conditions of Central Asia. Representatives of KazNU are actively participating in professional discussions, knowledge exchange, and the formation of a regional platform for training a new generation of specialists in sustainable water resources management.

The seminar program includes lectures, practical sessions, and collaborative workshops on the development of IWRM course content with the participation of ETH Zurich Professor Peter Molnar, as well as Hydrosolutions GmbH experts Tobias Siegfried, Beatrice Marti, and Nicolas Lazaro.

The participation of 91��ý Kazakh National University scientists in this international initiative highlights the university’s contribution to the development of scientific and educational cooperation in Central Asia, the promotion of digital and climate-oriented approaches in hydrology and water management, and the strengthening of international academic partnerships within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.