A seminar was held under the name "Activities in the Central Asian region to save the Aral Sea"

On the occasion of the World Sea Day, the scientific club "Engineering-Hydrotechnical" of the Turkmen Agricultural Institute held a seminar "Activities in the Central Asian region to save the Aral Sea" on the important issues of saving the Aral Sea. A number of students from various scientific clubs of the institute participated in the event, presenting their ideas and projects aimed at solving this global ecological problem.

The seminar highlighted the importance of interregional and international cooperation, discussing the results and experiences of the ERASMUS+ HWCA project "Strengthening Higher Education in the Water Sector for Climate Resilience and Security in Central Asia," implemented between 2023 and 2026. Within the framework of this project, the experience of introducing new specialized curricula on water resources management in higher education institutions of the region, including the Turkmen Agricultural Institute, was also discussed. Furthermore, the achievements of European partners, such as the IHE Delft Institute for Water Education and the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, were particularly emphasized.

One of the important directions of the seminar was to discuss ways to solve the Aral problem at the regional level. The students noted the importance of increasing the ecological literacy of the population, introducing water-saving technologies in agriculture, and creating special programs for the restoration of the Aral region.

The seminar showed that students play an important role in solving global ecological problems. They have proven their willingness to contribute to saving the Aral Sea and creating a sustainable future.

Aynur SHYHIYEVA,
The first-year student of the speciality of the Greenhouse