On April 24, 2025, a round table on the topic "Groundwater - a strategic resource of Kyrgyzstan" was held at the Mining and Metallurgical Institute named after academician U. Asanaliev of KSTU named after I. Razzakov, dedicated to World Water Day. The organizer was the Department of Water, Oil and Gas Resources and Georisks.
Round table: Accreditation/certification of educational, scientific and scientific-technical organizations, 02.27.2025
The Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic, together with the GIZ project, held a round table for educational, scientific and scientific-technical institutions on the issue of accreditation/certification.
In accordance with the adopted laws "On Education", "On Science" and "On Entrepreneurship", educational institutions of vocational secondary and higher education are subject to mandatory accreditation, and in order to improve the quality of work performed and bring them into line with modern requirements, scientific and scientific-technical organizations must undergo state certification/accreditation. The Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic, together with the GIZ project "Professional Education for the Growth of Economic Sectors in Central Asia", developed a draft Regulation "On the Accreditation/Certification of Educational, Scientific and Scientific-Technical Organizations". The round table was organized to discuss the goals, organization of procedures, methods and criteria for accreditation/certification of educational, scientific and scientific-technical organizations and programs of postgraduate additional professional education.
Development of intellectual property in Kyrgyzstan: achievements of students and young scientists (28.02.2025)
Kyrgyzstan took part in the First International Dictation on Intellectual Property, organized by the Eurasian Patent Office of the Eurasian Patent Organization (hereinafter referred to as EAPO).
This event became an important platform for testing knowledge and competencies in the field of intellectual property in popularizing intellectual property issues among young people and the academic community of Eurasian countries.
The participants of the dictation were students and postgraduates who had completed training in the programs of network educational tracks of the Russian State Academy of Intellectual Property (hereinafter referred to as RGAIS).
The State Agency for Intellectual Property and Innovation under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic (Kyrgyzpatent), in close cooperation with RGAIS, played a key role in preparing the participants for the dictation.
From October 14, 2024 to January 31, 2025, a special online network track on intellectual property was implemented on the topic "Intellectual Property - a Driver of Innovative Development in the Eurasian Space".
Within the framework of this track, 45 master's and postgraduate students from leading universities of Kyrgyzstan, such as the Kyrgyz State Technical University named after I. Razzakov (hereinafter - KSTU), the Kyrgyz State Medical Academy named after I. Akhunbaev, Bishkek State University named after K. Karasaev, Osh State University, Osh Technological University and the International University of Information Technology, received in-depth knowledge in the field of intellectual property. Graduates of this course had the opportunity to take part in the International Dictation, demonstrating their knowledge and competencies at the international level.
According to the results of the dictation, the first place was taken by Imanalieva Gulzat Mamatisakovna - PhD student, senior lecturer of the Department of Water Oil and Gas Resources and Georisks of the Kyrgyz Mining and Metallurgical Institute named after Academician U. Asanaliev at KSTU. The winner of the dictation receives the prestigious EAPO award - a targeted grant for participation in the youth direction of the "IP Summer Academy", which will be held in Sochi from July 1 to 5, 2025.
This is a unique opportunity for young scientists and specialists to deepen their knowledge in the field of intellectual property, establish new contacts and exchange experiences with colleagues from different countries.
The award ceremony for the winners will be held as part of the "IP Summer Academy", organized by RGAIS and EAPO. In addition, participants who took 2nd and 3rd places are awarded RGAIS diplomas.
Congratulations to the winner of the First International Dictation on Intellectual Property! We wish you further scientific success, new achievements and productive work in the field of intellectual property!
On February 19, 2025, UNESCO held an online event in partnership with the CAPS Unlock Public Foundation, Regional Launch of the Report “Status of Climate Education in Central Asian Countries”
The event aims to promote the integration of climate education into national curricula, strengthen the capacity of educational systems and expand intersectoral cooperation. The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the key findings of the report and present the Curriculum Greening Guide in Russian, which will allow countries to assess their readiness to adapt educational strategies in response to climate challenges.
The report "Status of Climate Education in Central Asian Countries" provided a comprehensive overview of national strategies and practices in the field of climate education in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
Senior Lecturer of the Department Seyitkaziev Nurbek took part in the event.
International Geoforum "UNESCO Geoparks for Sustainable Development and Cooperation", November 28-29, 2024, Almaty
National Water Forum on Rational Use of Water Resources of Kyrgyzstan, Bosteri, November 29, 2024
On November 29, the National Water Forum on the rational use of water resources of Kyrgyzstan in the context of climate change and the preservation of Lake Issyk-Kul was held in the Issyk-Kul region.
The National Water Forum was organized by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic with the support of the German Society for Cooperation (GIZ) and the World Bank (WB). The forum brought together leading experts and representatives of government agencies, scientific institutions and international donors.
The forum discussed such topics and tasks as national priorities and prospects for the rational use and sustainable development of water resources of the Kyrgyz Republic, scientific and practical solutions, the current state of water resources and glaciers, the impact of climate change on water resources of the Kyrgyz Republic, preserving water resources from depletion and pollution, protecting public health, improving the ecological state of Lake Issyk-Kul, and informing about the investment attractiveness of supporting water initiatives. The forum was attended by the head of the Department of Water, Oil and Gas Resources and Georisks Kasymov M.A.
International Conference on Water and Environment, Almaty, November 18-22, 2024
An international conference was held in Almaty from November 18 to 22 within the framework of the USAID Regional Water and Environment Project.
The goal of the Regional Project is to strengthen technical capacity and regional cooperation in water resources management in Central Asia to increase stability, achieve economic prosperity and preserve ecosystems. The conference was attended by representatives of government agencies, the educational community, non-governmental organizations, the local community, young researchers from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
On the sidelines of the Conference, meetings were held between the head of the VNRGE Department Kasymov M. and colleagues from the regions on cooperation issues, in particular, discussions were held with representatives of the Department of Hydrogeology, Engineering and Petroleum Geology of the Kazakh National Research Technical University named after K. Satpayev on academic mobility, joint research projects and other mutually beneficial areas.
Letter of thanks from Lomonosov Moscow State University (Moscow), November 2024
Meeting with manufacturing partners, October 2024
On October 26, 2024, a meeting was held at the Department of Water, Oil and Gas Resources and Georisks with representatives of employers - the director of the State Enterprise "Kyrgyz Integrated Hydrogeological Expedition (SE KKGGE)" of the Water Resources Service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic (MVAPI KR) Tariel Erkebaevich Sulfimanov and chief engineer Maxim Dmitrievich Klepov.
The areas of cooperation were discussed in connection with the change in the status of the SE KKGGE - the transition of the enterprise from the Ministry of Natural Resources to the MVAPI KR.
On all issues discussed, the parties came to a unanimous opinion: it is extremely important for the parties to strengthen and improve mutually beneficial cooperation in all mutually beneficial areas, which traditionally continues for decades (protocol).