Farabi University Participates in an International Seminar on Improving Methane Emissions Monitoring in Central Asia

On 22 September 2026, an international seminar entitled “Improving Methane Emissions Monitoring and Assessment in Uzbekistan: Project Results, Recommendations, and Next Steps for Central Asian Countries” was held at the Central Asian University of Environmental and Climate Change Studies (Green University). Professor A. V. Cherednichenko of the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology at Farabi University participated in the event. The seminar focused on the results of the project “Improving Methane Emissions Inventories in Uzbekistan (UzEMI),” implemented by the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) in partnership with national and international organizations.

The project aims to improve the accuracy of methane emissions estimates in the oil and gas sector by integrating satellite and airborne monitoring data with national datasets and existing environmental reporting systems. One of the project's key activities was the development and presentation of guidelines for integrating satellite and airborne monitoring data into national methane emissions reporting protocols. The guidelines are intended to help relevant government agencies and organizations apply modern monitoring technologies to identify emission sources, refine emissions estimates, and improve national inventory systems.

Particular attention during the seminar was given to opportunities for regional cooperation among Central Asian countries, including Kazakhstan. The exchange of experience in methane emissions monitoring, the application of modern technologies, and the improvement of environmental reporting provides a foundation for developing coordinated approaches to assessing and reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the region.

The participation of a Farabi University professor in the international seminar contributes to strengthening scientific and expert cooperation, expanding professional knowledge exchange, and advancing collaboration in climate research and environmental monitoring.

The event contributes to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In particular, it supports SDG 13: Climate Action, through improved methane emissions assessment and support for climate measures, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, through the development of international and regional cooperation. The application of modern monitoring technologies and greater transparency in environmental reporting are essential for evidence-based decision-making and achieving the climate objectives of Central Asian countries.