The Beyond Borders conference will bring together researchers, policymakers, and international organizations to address the pressing issues of climate change, water scarcity, and migration in Central Asia. Through interdisciplinary discussions, the conference aims to foster cooperation and identify sustainable solutions to the region's growing challenges.
Key Highlights:
Keynote Speakers:
- Prof. Dr. Tilman Brück (Leibniz Institute of Vegetable and Ornamental Crops and Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany) – Challenging Change: Micro-level Evidence on Lives and Livelihoods in Crises
- Dr. Asel Murzakulova (University of Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan) – Beyond Economical Determinism: Migration, Climate Change, and Adaptation Challenges in Central Asia
Oral Sessions:
- Climate change perceptions and adaptation strategies
- Water governance and transboundary cooperation
- Migration and remittances in Central Asia
Poster Session: Covering a wide range of topics such as migration, energy consumption, and water access.
Panel Discussion: Featuring representatives from international organizations, focusing on Climate Change, Water Scarcity, and Migration in Central Asia.
We invite you to join us for this dynamic event, where experts from diverse fields will share their insights on addressing the critical nexus of climate change, water scarcity, and migration in Central Asia.
For more information, please visit the official conference website.
To participate in the conference, please register here until 4 October 2024.
The conference is co-organized by the Westminster International University in Tashkent (WIUT) and the Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO). The conference is part of the CAWAMNET project (Central Asian Water Scarcity and Migration Network). The organizers gratefully acknowledge financial support by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
