Farabi University Master’s Student Participates in the Regional Youth Camp “Climate • Mountains • Youth – 2026”

Arman Ayazbek, a first-year Master’s student of the “Water Diplomacy” educational programme at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, successfully passed the competitive selection and participated in the Regional Youth Camp of Central Asia “Climate • Mountains • Youth – 2026”, held in the Kyrgyz Republic from 16 to 22 August 2026.

The event brought together young representatives from five Central Asian countries — Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. The camp aimed to strengthen young people’s knowledge and practical skills in the areas of climate change, mountain safety, water resources and sustainable development of high-mountain regions.

As part of the programme, participants took part in theoretical and practical sessions on climate risks, mountain hydrology, water resources, glaciers, the cryosphere and biodiversity. Particular attention was given to the role of glaciers in the formation of mountain river runoff and the impact of climate change on the water resources of Central Asia. Participants also conducted field measurements and analysed the data collected during the fieldwork.

An important part of the camp focused on the role of youth in addressing regional environmental and climate-related challenges. Participants jointly developed recommendations and proposals for national and international institutions, including proposals related to the preparation for COP31 and the Global Mountain Summit “Bishkek+25”.

As a result of the camp, the Central Asian Youth Statement was adopted, reflecting the common position of young people from the region on climate, mountains, water resources and sustainable development. The statement highlights water as a foundation of regional resilience and cooperation and emphasises the importance of transboundary dialogue, data exchange and water diplomacy in the climate policies of Central Asian countries.

For a Master’s student specialising in Water Diplomacy, participation in this regional event provided an opportunity to expand professional knowledge, gain practical experience and contribute to the international youth dialogue on water and climate security.

The active participation of young people in such initiatives contributes to strengthening scientific and educational cooperation among Central Asian countries and to developing a new generation of specialists capable of contributing to the resolution of transboundary water and environmental challenges.

Arman Ayazbek’s participation in the camp contributes to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in particular:
SDG 4 – Quality Education, SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation, SDG 13 – Climate Action, SDG 15 – Life on Land, and SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals.