REGIONAL PROGRAMME FOR CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH

The Regional Research Program is implemented as part of the Erasmus+ HWCA Regional Program for Continuous Professional Development and Research and is coordinated by the Kazakh-German University (DKU) through the Center for Natural Resources and Sustainable Development (CRS) (https://crs.dku.kz/ru/).

The program aims to create a sustainable regional research ecosystem capable of responding to current challenges in transboundary water management, climate adaptation, and regional security.

Program objective

To create a favorable environment for the development of joint scientific research, preparation of publications, generation of knowledge, and strengthening of academic cooperation in order to address water, climate, and security-related challenges in Central Asia.

Main objectives

• Developing joint research projects and publications on issues of regional significance.
• Supporting young researchers through mentoring and expert guidance.
• Creating a platform for sharing scientific results and data.
• Formulating scientific recommendations for regional policy and decision-making.

Opportunities for universities

• Erasmus HWCA Writing Seminar Series on Sustainable Water Resources Management & Water Diplomacy in Central Asia - https://edu.dku.kz/enrol/index.php?id=20.
• Central Asian Journal of Water Resources ISSN 2522-9060 (CAJWR) - https://water-ca.org/.
• Online courses on water diplomacy and water governance - https://erasmus.crs.dku.kz/en/courses/.
• Electronic library, database on water diplomacy and water governance - https://ks.dku.kz/ru/tags/?tag=erasmus.
• Silk Road of Knowledge - an annual conference aimed at developing practical solutions and scientifically sound recommendations to support sustainable development throughout the Central Asian region in the context of growing climatic and socio-environmental challenges. - https://srkc.dku.kz/ru/.