• 10 November 2026
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SCIENCE IS THE FOUNDATION OF PEACE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University hosted a roundtable discussion named “Science Is the foundation of peace and sustainable development” to mark World Science Day for peace and development, observed on November 10^th.

The purpose of the event was to highlight the importance of science in the development of society, discuss current areas of scientific research and strengthen international scientific cooperation.

The meeting was opened by Nurlybek Mynzhas, Head of the Research Coordination Department, who highlighted the role of science in ensuring sustainable development.

Jiro Iida, Associate Professor at Wakayama University in Japan and a researcher of arid regions, and Tomas Eriksson, an environmental journalist from Gothenburg, Sweden, joined the roundtable online and delivered welcoming remarks.

During the event, presentations were delivered by Anipa Tapalova, Research Professor of the Biology, Geography and Chemistry educational programme, Candidate of Technical Sciences and Associate Professor; Gulmira Abyzbekova, Chief Researcher at the T. D. Kuanyshbayev Scientific and Educational Centre for Chemical and Biological Research and Candidate of Chemical Sciences; Rakhat Kurmanbayev, Research Professor and Candidate of Biological Sciences; and Yerlan Shynbergenov, PhD, Deputy Director of the Institute of Natural Sciences.

The scholars exchanged views on global trends in scientific development, green chemistry, the environmental problems of the Aral Sea, and prospects for the development of scientific research in the Syr Darya region.

At the end of the meeting, the participants discussed current scientific issues and emphasized the importance of advancing sustainable development research and expanding scientific cooperation.

The Media Center of Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University