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2020, the Kazakh-German University (DKU), within the framework of the Green
Central Asia initiative, has organized the annual international <B>Silk Road of
Knowledge Conference.</B> Over the years, the conference has brought together
more than 2,000 participants and over 100 organizations, providing a unique
platform for dialogue between policymakers, academics, technical experts, NGOs,
and civil society representatives.</DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: inherit" dir=auto><B>5th Silk Road of Knowledge
Conference</B></DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: inherit" dir=auto><B>Science meets Policy: “Climate
Mitigation and Adaptation in an Era of Social-Ecological
Uncertainties”</B></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: inherit" dir=auto>• Share the latest scientific
findings and innovations in water management, land use, agriculture, climate
security, and energy transformation, with clear links to Phase II of the Green
Central Asia (GCA II) initiative;</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: inherit" dir=auto>• Discuss science-based
recommendations in support of political and economic strategies for climate
change mitigation and adaptation in Central Asia;</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: inherit" dir=auto>• Present integrated approaches to
resilience-building in the context of growing socio-ecological
uncertainties;</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: inherit" dir=auto>• Foster youth and women’s engagement
in science and strengthen their role in policy-making;</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: inherit" dir=auto>• Produce concise policy briefs from
each thematic session to enhance science–policy interaction in the
region.</DIV></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: inherit" dir=auto>1. Glacier Monitoring and Modeling in
Central Asia in times of climate change</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: inherit" dir=auto>2. Gender and Climate Change in
Central Asia</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: inherit" dir=auto>3. Innovative Approaches in
Hydrological Forecasting</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: inherit" dir=auto>4. Climate Impacts Online Tool for
Central Asia</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: inherit" dir=auto>5. Empowering Drought Resilience in
Central Asia: Hands-on Session on the Droughtmap-ASB Tool</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: inherit" dir=auto>6. Urban Climate Resilience:
Sustainable Planning for Cities</DIV></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: inherit" dir=auto>• GFZ Helmholtz Centre for
Geosciences (Germany)</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: inherit" dir=auto>• Potsdam Institute for Climate
Impact Research (PIK, Germany)</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: inherit" dir=auto>• Martin Luther University
Halle-Wittenberg (Germany)</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: inherit" dir=auto>• GIZ – Deutsche Gesellschaft für
Internationale Zusammenarbeit</DIV></DIV>
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<DIV>From: <B dir=auto class=gmail_sendername>AVZUR Alliance of Universities in
Kyrgyzstan</B> <SPAN dir=auto><<A
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4 сент. 2025 г. в 12:41<BR>Subject: The 5th Silk Road of Knowledge Conference_20
September 2025<BR><BR></DIV>
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