Prospects for joint research in the field of sustainable development were discussed

A working meeting dedicated to discussing prospects for joint research in the field of sustainable development and rational use of natural resources was held at the Faculty of Geography and Environmental Sciences.

During the visit, the faculty welcomed Farabi Kerimbayevich Yermekov, Director of the Scientific and Educational Technological Platform at the KazNARU, as well as Berik Khaydarovich Bektepov, Chief Expert on Artificial Intelligence at the National Academy of Sciences of Kazakhstan. During the meeting, the participants discussed opportunities for developing scientific cooperation, exchanging experience, and implementing interdisciplinary research projects.

As part of the visit, the guests were also introduced to the research activities of the Scientific Center for Sustainable Development and Rational Environmental Management operating at the faculty, as well as the research conducted within the Kazakhstan-China Joint Laboratory “Remote Sensing Technology and Applications.” The laboratory carries out scientific projects aimed at monitoring natural resources, analyzing environmental processes, and applying modern geospatial technologies and Earth remote sensing data.

Special attention was given to the development of joint research initiatives in sustainable development, environmental monitoring, assessment of ecological risks, and the application of modern digital technologies for studying natural resources.

The participants also discussed opportunities for preparing joint research projects, organizing scientific seminars and academic internships, and involving students, master’s students, and doctoral candidates in research activities.

It was emphasized that the development of inter-university and inter-institutional cooperation contributes to strengthening scientific capacity, enhancing knowledge exchange, and implementing innovative solutions for sustainable development.