Strengthening Scientific Cooperation: Visit by CAREC Representatives to the China-Kazakhstan Joint Laboratory at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University

On October 9, 2026, representatives of the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) visited the China–Kazakhstan Joint Laboratory for Remote Sensing Technology and Application at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the laboratory's recent achievements in environmental monitoring and sustainable development. Particular emphasis was placed on the use of innovative technologies to address pressing regional issues, the exchange of expertise in green technologies, the integration of scientific developments into CAREC's practical projects, and the training of young environmental specialists. The representatives toured the facility to learn about its operations, research capabilities, and the potential application of modern Earth remote sensing technologies, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and artificial intelligence methods to address critical environmental challenges.

The guests praised the laboratory's state-of-the-art equipment, research methodologies, and the expertise of its scientific team, and also noted the potential for applying the laboratory's innovations across various areas of environmental research and conservation.

The visit provided a platform for sharing experience and discussing future collaboration in scientific research and the implementation of modern geoinformation technologies. Cooperation between research organizations and regional environmental institutions opens up new opportunities for developing innovative approaches to environmental monitoring and addressing the region's environmental challenges.