Center for Natural Resources and Sustainability

Central Asia and Afghanistan

• German MFA
• IHE Delft

• International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea
• IHE Delft
• GIZ
• Barsakelmes State Nature Reserve

August (Aral Summer School)

• Climate Change: Discover the relationships between climate change and the dynamics of the Central Asian cryosphere and water resources, as well the associated risks of natural disasters and negative processes. Through this knowledge, you will explore effective strategies for adaptation to climate change, water and food security.
• Socio-Economic Features of Development in the Aral Sea Region: Examine the socio-economic situation of the region, exploring the gender and cultural aspects of local communities and their problems, as well as ways to develop and improve the well-being of the population.
• Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM): Learn about the importance of coordinated development and management of water, land, and related resources.
• Tourism in the Aral Sea region: Explore the specifics of organizing such tourism directions on the dried Aral Seabed as "Ecotourism" and "Dark Tourism" and their benefits for the development of the region.

Project Objectives.

1. To broaden the knowledge of future leaders on climate change and its consequences for the water, food and socio-economic security of the Central Asian region.
2. Raise youth awareness by strengthening the platform to connect different youth initiatives and enable new concrete actions in the region and beyond.
3. Promote dialogue between youth, civil society and research organizations and international projects..
4. Highlight events in the social networks of partners to ensure greater visibility and opportunities for interregional cooperation.

Beneficiaries

Young professionals from Central Asia, Afghanistan and Mongolia (18-25 years old)

Project results

1. Promote nature-based solutions by making a commitment to water availability and quality in the Aral Sea Basin and beyond.
2. Sharing knowledge and experiences to raise the importance of local youth who are actively fighting for water.
3. Involvement of young experts in civil society.
4. Media coverage of the situation in the Aral Sea basin.

• Aral Summer School 2019 + ESERA Project 2019
• Aral Summer School 2020 + ESERA Project 2020
• Aral Summer School 2021 + ESERA Project 2021
• Aral Summer School 2022
• Aral Summer School 2023

From August 12 to August 22, 2024

Kazakh-German University, Almaty

Aral Sea

The Summer School is based on interactive thematic lectures and work sessions that promote intergenerational dialogue and build the capacity of participants.

The tour of the Aral Sea Basin is an opportunity for youth involvement in the local community and interaction with civil society, which will be an integral part of the exchange of experience and traditional knowledge.

The concept of the sixth summer school on the Aral Sea 2024

German MFA, Green Central Asia, DKU, IFAS, IHE Delft, GIZ, Barsakelmes State Nature Reserve.

You can apply for participation in the summer school 2024 until July 17

Application form

Project coordinator: Krylova Viktoriya

krylova@dku.kz, + 7 727 355 05 51 (ext. 337, 334)

Project Assistant: Raimbekova Zhanar

raimbekova@dku.kz, + 7 727 355 05 51 (ext. 237)