An international conference titled “Gender and Youth in the Water and Energy Sectors: Building an Inclusive Future for Central Asia” was held in Bishkek.
The event was organized within the framework of the Green Central Asia initiative in cooperation with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), the Helmholtz Centre Potsdam – GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences, the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP), the OSCE Academy in Bishkek, and the Central Asian Association “Women and Water” (CAAWWA).
The aim of the conference was to promote the development of inclusive policies in the management of water and energy resources, taking into account gender and youth perspectives; to ensure equal participation of women and youth in decision‑making processes; and to strengthen cooperation among specialists, policymakers, and technical experts in the region.
The event brought together representatives from government bodies, international and regional organizations, civil society and non‑governmental non‑profit institutions, academia, the private sector, river basin organizations, and councils of Central Asia.
The conference addressed issues of climate risks, social vulnerability, gender equality, and the expansion of women’s and youth participation in the development of the region’s water and energy sectors.
Among the participants was Sarbinaaz Rasbergenova, lecturer at the Department of International Law and Human Rights of Tashkent State University of Law.
At the conclusion of the conference, the participants developed joint recommendations aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and advancing inclusive and sustainable policies in Central Asia.