Mountain societies in Central Asia stand at the forefront of the climate crisis, bearing both its challenges and opportunities. Their unique geographic positioning and fragile economic foundations make them acutely vulnerable to the escalating impacts of climate change, endangering ecosystems, heritage, resilience, and their way of life.
The University of Central Asia is addressing these challenges through cutting-edge research, evidence-based solutions, and initiatives designed to mitigate and adapt to climate change in Central Asia.
As part of these efforts, UCA is pleased to announce an inspiring Sustainable Mountain Development Programme (SMD), featuring a series of events across the UCA’s founding states - Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.
This milestone year holds special significance: 2025 has been designated by Tajikistan as the ‘International Year of Glacier Preservation’; it marks the midpoint of Kyrgyzstan’s ‘Five Years of Action for the Development of Mountain Regions’; and it celebrates UCA’s Silver Jubilee—the 25th anniversary of its founding.
| # | Event | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Workshop - Strengthening Urban Resilience to Combat Climate Change | Alma-U University, Almaty, Kazakhstan | January 2025 |
| 2 | Round Table - Health and Climate in the South of Kyrgyzstan | Osh State University, Osh, Kyrgyzstan | 6 February 2025 |
| 3 | Winter School for School Children on Climate Change | Tekeli, Kazakhstan | February 2025 |
| 4 | Workshop - ESG and Data Analysis: Quantifying Sustainability, and Round Table on Decarbonisation of Mining Towns | Tekeli, Kazakhstan | 13-14 March 2025 |
| 5 | Round Table - Science and Policy in the Area of Climate Change | Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan | April 2025 |
| 6 | Event on Protecting Glaciers in Tajikistan | Khorog, Tajikistan | March 2025 |
| 7 | Conference - Sustainable Economic Growth in a Changing Climate | Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan | June 2025 |
| 8 | Interdisciplinary Workshop - The Art of Adaptation: Traditional Knowledge of Kut (Environmental Well-Being) and Jut (Environmental Ill-Being) in Climate Change Era | Naryn, Kyrgyzstan | 20-23 August 2025 |
| 9 | Exhibition and Open-Air Documentaries in Tajikistan | Khorog, Tajikistan | June 2025 |
| 10 | Exhibition and Open-Air Documentaries in Kyrgyzstan | Naryn, Kyrgyzstan | June 2025 |
| 11 | International Conference on Climate and Environment | Almaty/Bishkek | November 2025 |
Ms Saule Chalbasova, Strategy Manager, UCA
saule.chalbasova@ucentralasia.org
Mob. +996(770) 822 837
