Al-Farabi KazNU Discussions on Environmental Aspects of Regenerative Tourism and International Cooperation Amidst Climate Change

            On November 4, 2026, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (KazNU) hosted a working meeting to coordinate the international project, "Developing Education in Regenerative Tourism: A Transnational University Partnership for Climate Change Adaptation in Central Asia and the South Caucasus," which is supported by funding from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).

            The event marked the first day of the working program for the international project seminar, "Education in Regenerative Tourism, Climate Change Adaptation, and Regional Perspectives," held in Almaty from November 3 to 7, 2026.

            Participants included international partners and experts, such as Markus Fuchs, project lead and Chair of Geography at Justus Liebig University Giessen (Germany); Christian Opp, a professor at the University of Marburg (Germany); Zaur Imrani, Director of the Institute of Geography of Azerbaijan; and Inom Normatov, a professor and corresponding member of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, representing the Tajik National University.

            Representatives from five departments within the Faculty of Geography and Environmental Sciences at KazNU also took part in the proceedings.

            The participants focused primarily on coordinating joint research and educational activities, expanding inter-university partnerships, and developing modern educational approaches in the field of regenerative tourism. A significant portion of the discussion focused on issues such as biodiversity conservation, the protection of natural ecosystems, the assessment of climate change impacts on the environment, the adaptation of tourism regions to climate-related risks, and the implementation of environmentally responsible models for tourism development.

            As part of the program, the international guests toured the campus of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (KazNU), exploring its scientific and educational infrastructure as well as the opportunities available for developing international research projects.

            This working meeting served as an important milestone in strengthening international cooperation and facilitating the exchange of scientific expertise among universities in Central Asia, the South Caucasus, and Europe. The project aims to train a new generation of specialists capable of addressing pressing environmental and climate-related challenges, contributing to the preservation of natural heritage, and fostering the sustainable development of tourism destinations.