UCA Hosts Key Sustainability Events in Tekeli

As part of UCA’s continued commitment to sustainability and education, another key event was held in Tekeli, Kazakhstan. UCA’s Institute of Public Policy and Administration (IPPA) successfully organised the Post-COP29 Workshop: "Eco-Leaders: Creating The Future Today" at SPCE Tekeli. The workshop brought together 43 high school students (grades 8–11), who worked in teams to develop creative and cross-sectoral solutions for sustainability challenges in Tekeli.

During the workshop, participants engaged in discussions on ecotourism development, critical infrastructure, and the long-term sustainability of Tekeli, including economic resilience. The event also emphasised the importance of interdisciplinary approaches by incorporating computer science, environmental and earth sciences, and mass media skills in tackling sustainability challenges. The program featured an interactive Eco Solutions Challenge, where students collaborated in groups to propose innovative solutions for Tekeli’s development.

The agenda of the Tekeli workshop included welcoming remarks from local government and academic representatives, expert-led sessions on sustainable careers and economic development, and hands-on activities facilitated by Dr Madina Junussova (Urban Development Lead, GSD, Senior Research Fellow, IPPA), Savva Brown (Junior Research Fellow, UCA), and other specialists. The event concluded with group presentations, an award ceremony, and closing remarks on shaping a sustainable future.

These events are part of UCA’s broader Sustainable Mountain Development Programme (SMD), which encompasses a series of activities—workshops, round tables, exhibitions, and conferences—across UCA’s founding states Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. The SMD Programme focuses on climate resilience, glacier preservation, sustainable economic growth, and the integration of traditional knowledge in climate adaptation.