NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCE UNDER THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN
AL-FARABI KAZAKH NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
INTERNATIONAL FORUM
“PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF CONSERVATION OF BIODIVERSITY IN CENTRAL ASIA”
INFORMATION LETTER
Dear colleagues!
The National Academy of Science under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan (NAS RK) and the Faculty of Geography and Nature Management of the Kazakh National University named after Al-Farabi invite you to take part in the international Forum “Problems and Prospects of Conserving Biodiversity in Central Asia”, which will be held on June 5, 2025, as part of the Ecologist Day.
At the IV National Kurultai held on March 14, 2025 in Burabay, the Head of State emphasized the importance of protecting the biodiversity of flora and fauna, which is under threat due to destructive human activities. Preservation of natural ecosystems is not only an environmental issue, but also a strategic task for the sustainable development of the country. In this regard, it is important to consolidate the efforts of the scientific community, experts and ecologists to develop effective solutions for the protection of biodiversity.
The purpose of the Forum is to discuss current issues of preserving biodiversity in Central Asia, exchange opinions and experiences, and develop practical recommendations for the sustainable development of the region’s natural ecosystems.
Main thematic areas:
- Problems of biodiversity conservation and sustainable development in Central Asia.
- Conservation of rare and endemic plant species (including Sievers apple).
- The role of specially protected natural areas in protecting biodiversity.
- Protection of the animal world of Central Asia.
- Ecotourism as a tool for preserving biodiversity.
- Environmental education and awareness.
- GIS technologies in monitoring and protecting biodiversity.
Working languages: Kazakh, Russian, English.
Event format: offline and online (with the possibility of connecting via Zoom).
Venue:
Almaty, Shevchenko St. 28, Republic of Kazakhstan, National Academy of Sciences under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Organizers: NAS RK NAS RK tel.: +7 701 299 77 99, +7 707 858 33 92 and UNESCO Chair on Sustainable Development of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
For questions on organizing the forum, please contact e-mail:
dinara-pr@mail.ru,
gulbanu-s@mail.ru
Conditions of participation
Applications are accepted on the website
https://greenbridgework.kaznu.kz/ through the “International Forum” tab until May 20, 2025.
Sincerely,
Organizing Committee