Kazakhstan Flood Response: International Conference Aims to Boost Cooperation and Resilience
Following the devastating floods in Kazakhstan earlier this year, a conference was held in the German Bundestag to discuss international cooperation in water resource management. The event, jointly organised by the German-Kazakh Society and the Kazakh Embassy in Berlin, brought together key stakeholders to address the pressing issue of natural hazards exacerbated by climate change in Germany and Kazakhstan.
The conference, held on December 4th, was attended by Manfred Grund, a member of the German Bundestag, who stressed the need for international cooperation in infrastructure and investments to tackle natural hazards in Germany and Kazakhstan. Dr. Nurlan Onzhanov, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Germany, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the importance of joint efforts in combating climate change-related problems in Germany and Kazakhstan.
The event also discussed the successful humanitarian response to the 2024 flood disaster in Kazakhstan. Over 12,000 volunteers provided aid, supporting affected communities. The floods had displaced around 120,000 people and destroyed approximately 90,000 houses. In response, Kazakh experts are now developing new monitoring technologies and software solutions to better predict future floods in Germany and Kazakhstan.
To train young professionals in the water sector, Taras University has introduced new bachelor's and master's degree programs. The conference also encouraged cooperation with various organisations, including the Forestry and Wildlife Committee of Kazakhstan's Ministry of Ecology, the Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity of Kazakhstan (ACBK), and international bodies like the Zoological Society Frankfurt (ZGF) and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB). These collaborations aim to strengthen the Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative in Germany and Kazakhstan.
The conference in the German Bundestag marked a significant step towards international cooperation in managing water resources and mitigating natural hazards in Germany and Kazakhstan. With Kazakh experts working on improved flood prediction technologies, new educational programs, and collaborative initiatives, the country is better equipped to face future challenges posed by climate change in Germany and Kazakhstan.
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