Delegations from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) visited the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) on November 15th and 16th, 2023, to meet with Green Central Asia project representatives. The primary objective of the meeting was to understand the impacts of climate change in Central Asia and to explore research approaches used by scientists at PIK.
Participants of the delegation included Prof. Dr Fazliddin Khikmatov, Dr. Gulomjon Umirzakov, Prof. Dr. Nilufar Komilova from the National University of Uzbekistan, Dr. Tursunova Aisulu, Saparova Assel, and Salavatova Zhanat from the Institute of Geography and Water Security Science of Republic of Kazakhstan. Additionally, Dr. Larissa Kogutenko and Dr. Viktoriya Krylova were present from the Kazakh-German University, while Dr. Abror Gafurov represented the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ).
The event also aimed at providing insights into how the region can adapt and mitigate the impacts of climate change. It commenced with a warm welcome speech from Dr. Iulii Didovets. He gave an overview of the PIK and the research conducted at the institution.
Twelve insightful talks were given at the event, covering a range of topics including the impacts and extremes of climate change, security, health, agricultural water management, monitoring of water resources and water availability in Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan.
