Institutes/Kyrgyz-German Institute for the Protection of Ecosystems and Biodiversity
The “Kyrgyz-German Institute for the Protection of Biodiversity and Ecosystems (KaGEB)” strives to contribute to research, practice, and society through the development of innovative projects that can contribute to reducing ecosystem and biodiversity loss in the Republic of Kyrgyzstan and Central Asian region. The necessary international transfer of knowledge is substantiated by a cooperative relationship between Kyrgyzstan and Germany. In this context, measures for regional value creation to protect ecosystems and biodiversity, qualification measures for students and young scientists as well as communication concepts for society, politics, business and administration are developed.
KyGEB was founded in April 2023 and is located at the Kyrgyz National Agrarian University (KNAU), Mederov Str. 68, 720005 Bishkek, Republic Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyz and German experts will work together in the cooperation network to develop the future structure of the institute and the institute's goals. The institute is open to the further development of international and interdisciplinary cooperation and partnerships.
The starting point of the joint institute work is based on the project “Sustainable RegionALMAnagement and added value for the preservation of old apple varieties in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan „ALMA“" which is funded by the German Federal Foundation for the Environment. In this context, measures for regional value creation to protect ecosystems and biodiversity, qualification measures for students and young scientists as well as communication concepts for society, politics, business and administration are developed.
Partners[Bearbeiten | Quelltext bearbeiten]
Cooperation partners of the Institute aim to make contributions to research, practice, and society through the development of innovative projects that can contribute to reducing ecosystem and biodiversity loss in the Republic of Kyrgyzstan and Central Asian region. The necessary international transfer of knowledge is substantiated by a cooperative relationship between Kyrgyzstan and Germany. In order to give the planned joint activities a formal working basis and visible charisma, the cooperation partners decide to establish a Kyrgyz-German Institute for the Protection of Ecosystems and Biodiversity in the Republic of Kyrgyzstan and Central Asian region.
● Kyrgyz National Agrarian University (KNAU), Kyrgyzstan
● NETSCI GmbH, Germany
● Hochstamm Deutschland e.V., Germany
● neulandplus Regionalentwicklung GmbH & Co. KG, Germany
● Sächsische Spiritousenmanufaktur, Germany
The institute is open to the further development of international and interdisciplinary cooperation and partnerships. The Kyrgyztan-German Institute for the Protection of Ecosystems and Biodiversity will attract Kyrgyz, German, and experts from other countries to implement joint projects in the field of protection of ecosystems and biodiversity in the Republic of Kyrgyztan and the Central Asian region.
Projects[Bearbeiten | Quelltext bearbeiten]
Contact[Bearbeiten | Quelltext bearbeiten]
Dr. Aijan M. Tolobekova
KNAU, Head of the International Relations Department
Tel: +9 96 706 801 918
E-Mail: kau.icc@gmail.com