The European Institute of Asian Studies discussed the climate challenges of the Caspian Sea
An event dedicated to the current climate challenges facing the Caspian Sea was held in Brussels at the European Institute of Asian Studies. Representatives of diplomatic missions, international organizations, the media and think tanks took part in the discussion.
Speakers included Ambassador of Turkmenistan Sapar Palvanov, Ambassador of Azerbaijan Vagif Sadygov, Director General of the European Institute for Asian Studies Axel Goethals, Head of the UNDP Office in Brussels Camilla Bruckner and Head of the EU Central Asia Directorate Sarah Rinaldi.
The main topic of the event was environmental and climate challenges, with a special focus on the decline in water levels and the impact of climate change on the Caspian Sea. Participants noted the importance of strengthening coordination between countries and international organizations to develop effective and scientifically based solutions to reduce the negative consequences of these processes.
The Ambassador of Turkmenistan emphasized his country's readiness to actively participate in international efforts to study and resolve environmental issues in the Caspian Sea. He presented an initiative to establish a special working group to study the climatic and environmental aspects of the Caspian Sea, which is currently under consideration by the Caspian states.
In addition, it was proposed to consider the possibility of involving the UN Center for Preventive Diplomacy based in Ashgabat, which has significant experience in resolving regional issues. Participants noted that its involvement could help address climate challenges related to the Caspian Sea.
Ambassador Palvanov also recalled the proposal of the leadership of Turkmenistan to establish a regional Center for Climate Change Technologies for Central Asian countries in Ashgabat. This center could become an important platform for the scientific analysis of climate change and its impact on the ecosystem of the Caspian Sea, as well as for developing joint measures to preserve the region's natural resources.
The event at the European Institute for Asian Studies became a platform for exchanging views and proposals on how to address the environmental challenges of the Caspian region. Participants stressed the need to further study climate and environmental change in the region and develop joint strategies to protect this unique body of water.
The European Institute for Asian Studies (EIAS) is a leading think tank based in Brussels, the capital of the European Union, focusing on EU-Asia relations. As a policy research center, it aims to serve as a knowledge-sharing platform and a forum for dialogue between policymakers, representatives of academia and think tanks, civil society and the corporate sector.
EIAS' research and project activities cover a wide range of issues, with a particular focus on trade, finance, economics, industrial and technological innovation, corporate social responsibility, migration, sustainable development, geopolitics, connectivity and improving people-to-people contacts through education, cultural and other exchanges.
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