Dr. Aijan SharshenovaLink opens in a new window, SHAPEDEM-EULink opens in a new window Research Fellow, chaired a session on smart cities, inclusion and quality of urban life at the Digital ForumLink opens in a new window organised by the University of Central AsiaLink opens in a new window in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, on November 14th, 2024.

Prof. Elena Korosteleva has been invited to be a Board Member of the Scientific Council in preparation for the COP29 Presidency by Azerbaijan. As part of the Board's remit, the scientists will work on the agenda, ideas and recommendations for COP29. The 1st meeting took place on Friday, 26 July 2024, and involved 30 members from the international Scientific Community. Members were addressed by H.E. Mukhtar Babayev, COP29 President-Designate, Minister of Energy and Dr Elnur Soltanov, CEO of COP29, & Deputy Minister of Energy in Azerbaijan. The meeting was hosted by ADA University, its Rector Ambassador Hafiz Pashaeyev, Rector, and Dr Fariz Ismailzade, Vice Rector.

The meeting discussed key challenges and issues for COP29, to shape the agenda as well as the activities for side events at COP29. The next meeting is scheduled for September 2024.

COP29 related researches and analysis by ADA University's IDD: https://idd.az/en/research_and_analysis/cop29/

A team of early career researchers recently completed a successful hybrid participatory workshop focused on water governance and biodiversity in Bangkok, Thailand. The workshop was organised by former participants of the Institute for Global Sustainable Development (IGSD) Sustainability Training School, with support from the University of Warwick and Thammasat University.

The project, a testament to the impact of the IGSD training, brought together experts from a range of institutions including Mahidol University, Thailand Policy Lab, UNDP Thailand, Asian Institute of Technology, University of Manchester, Monash University, University of Glasgow, Thailand Royal Irrigation Department, GIZ, and Lagos University.

Despite the challenges of coordinating across time zones and amidst ongoing thesis writing, the organisers successfully delivered a valuable learning and collaboration experience.

This pilot project is just one example of the many initiatives led by the IGSD Sustainability Training School participants around the world, demonstrating the lasting impact of the program on fostering sustainable development research and action.

Find out more about the IGSD Sustainability training school here