On the 8th of December, Green Central Asia consortium members Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), Kazakh-German University (DKU), German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) jointly facilitated a COP28 side event entitled: "Assessing and Addressing Climate Change Impacts in Central Asia: Challenges and Solutions". The 90-minute session was held at the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Central Asia pavilion at EXPO CITY Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Green Central Asia consortium members were joined by other international experts from Central Asia and beyond in order to discuss regional challenges and opportunities with regards to expected climate impacts and novel integrated approaches. PIK’s Stefanie Wesch and GFZ's Dr Abror Gafurov jointly moderated the 90-minute event, while PIK’s Dr Iulii Didovets gave a thematical input on climate and hydrological impacts. Among the topics that were discussed were: the science of climate change, its impacts on water resources, agriculture, ecosystems and food systems, as well as key economic, social and policy insights on the issue. As a result, important views from many perspectives and disciplines were provided on the critical issue of climate change in Central Asia and Afghanistan. The aim of the panel discussion was to raise awareness of the expected climate impacts in the under-researched region and to encourage increased publication activity to broaden the scientific base in the field of climate change in Central Asia and Afghanistan. In connection with this, the new regional scientific journal Central Asian Journal of Sustainability and Climate Research was introduced.
The panel discussion can be watched in its entire length on YouTube.
