Conference: Scarcity and Frontiers: Environment, Economy and Society in Central Asia
Venue
Naryn Campus, School of Arts and Sciences, UCA
Date
28 October 2024 - 30 October 2024
Time
14:45 Bishkek Time
The conference "Scarcity and Frontiers: Environment, Economy, and Society in Central Asia" builds on the discussions of post-imperial legacies from the 2023 event, shifting focus towards the intersection of global and regional development amidst environmental changes caused by intensive resource use. The organisers aim to highlight how ecological pressures—ranging from water shortages to climate change—interact with socio-economic dynamics in Central Asia, a region profoundly impacted by both historical burdens and contemporary challenges.
The invited speakers address critical issues, such as the dependence on fossil fuels and the increasing need for sustainable energy solutions, while also considering the geopolitical implications of resource scarcity, particularly its role in border tensions and conflict resolution. Additionally, they explore the evolving policies in response to these pressures, with a particular emphasis on water management, air quality, and the depletion of natural resources, all of which have a direct impact on the daily lives of local populations, especially in mountain regions. By examining both the global and local aspects of ecological scarcity, the conference offers a platform to discuss how Central Asia can pursue economic development while respecting environmental constraints.
Date and Time:
28-30 October, 14:45 Bishkek Time
Format:
In-person and virtual
Location:
Naryn Campus, School of Arts and Sciences, UCA
Zoom Link:
Welcome by the Dean of SAS, Maxim Khomyakov
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83197632331?pwd=kXLFGza0GoJXLtDuT4TwLABWqbrTnq.1
Sanjar Sadyrov (University of Central Asia, Bishkek), Assessment of runoff
variability and water source contributions in the Tian-Shan Mountains (virtual)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82945913478?pwd=vrb7Rw4Wgam1vuvLmvXawafJpayKYJ.1
Abdulmamad Iloliev (University of Central Asia, Dushanbe), The Demise of
Mongol empire: Its reasons and consequences for societies in Central Asia and
beyond (virtual)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87461179158?pwd=A1s4vm35qZioOwTbYxauwslgYtOdTs.1
Contact Details:
Andrey Menshikov
andrey.menshikov@ucentralasia.org