ENU and GIZ held an offline session within the framework of an international climate program

The Eurasian National University named after L.N. Gumilyov hosted an offline session of the international program “Education and Adaptation to Climate Change.” The event was organized by the ENU Sustainable Development Center and the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ).

The session was held within the framework of the global IKI project “Dialogue on Policy Issues and Knowledge Management in Climate Protection Strategies” (DIAPOL-CE). This project aims to support partner countries in implementing internationally tested approaches to building a sustainable, climate- and environmentally safe economy.

In Kazakhstan, DIAPOL-CE unites universities, enterprises, and government bodies to develop pilot projects on climate change adaptation. In September–October, seminars are being held in Astana, Almaty, and Karaganda in both online and offline formats, aiming to foster cooperation across sectors, knowledge exchange, and collaborative project work.

In Astana, key topics included urban planning, agriculture, and medical aspects of adaptation. Experts discussed the need to integrate climate risks into urban and regional development, food security, and public health protection.

The event featured sustainable development consultant and facilitator Natalia Bachinskaya, facilitator-researcher Yulia Dmitrieva, as well as specialists and practitioners in ecology, urban studies, and healthcare.

As a result of the series of events, up to six pilot projects are planned to be developed to support the implementation of the National Climate Adaptation Plan. All materials will be published to share experience among universities, experts, and organizations.

Upcoming sessions of the program will take place:

October 6 in Karaganda (Ecological Museum) — discussion on adaptation in urban planning, construction, and industry.

October 10 in Almaty (Satbayev University) — discussion on climate threats related to water, glacier melting risks, and biodiversity conservation.

October 16 online — final meeting dedicated to training outcomes and next steps.