The Regional Ecological Summit in Astana moved into its second day on Thursday with panel discussions, technical sessions, and further exchanges among regional officials, as the event built toward the expected adoption of a joint declaration on its closing day on Friday. [video width="3840" height="2160" mp4="https://timesca.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/no-comments-4-1.mp4"][/video]
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Astana opened the Regional Ecological Summit on April 22 with the declared aim of turning regional environmental pressure into coordinated policy, investment, and cross-border action. Hosted by Kazakhstan with UN backing, the three-day gathering brings Central Asian governments and international partners together around climate adaptation, water management, biodiversity, and the financing needed to make regional plans work. [video width="720" height="1280" mp4="https://timesca.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/no-comments-Reels.mp4"][/video]
2 weeks ago
The Astana International Forum 2025 aims to address global challenges, foster international cooperation, and strengthen Kazakhstan's role as a bridge between regions and powers. The Times of Central Asia is in attendance, bringing you all the latest developments. [video width="1920" height="1080" mp4="https://timesca.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_5189-1.mp4"][/video] Follow our special coverage on the Astana International Forum here.
11 months ago
The Times of Central Asia spoke to Marziya Aitzhanova, who is helping to bring purified water to Shymkent as part of the growing number of women in management positions in New Kazakhstan. “We purify two kinds of water,” she told TCA, “one desalinated and the other chemically purified. The first goes to the boiler and turbine, and the second goes to the city for heating.” [video width="1920" height="1080" mp4="https://timesca.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Конкурс-2-ролик-1.mp4"][/video]
12 months ago
Kalmakhanova Marzhan Seitkyzy is a young professor in Kazakhstan supporting female students in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), offering guidance and helping them navigate the realities of research work. Watch her story: [video width="3840" height="2160" mp4="https://timesca.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Конкурс-2.mp4"][/video]
1 year ago
