Prof. Dr. Elena Volkov
UzbekistanDirector of Climate Research
Green University
Leading expert in Central Asian climate science with over 20 years of research experience in hydrometeorology, glacier monitoring, and regional climate modelling.
Keynote Speakers
Distinguished experts from around the world
Dr. Amirbek Karimov
UzbekistanHead of Hydrometeorology Department
Uzhydromet
Specialist in hydrometeorological forecasting and climate data analysis, with extensive experience supporting national early warning systems across Central Asia.
Dr. Sarah Mitchell
KenyaSenior Climate Policy Advisor
UN Environment Programme
International expert on climate policy and sustainable development, advising governments and regional bodies on NDC implementation and climate finance mechanisms.
Prof. Dr. Nurlan Bekbosynov
KazakhstanProfessor of Environmental Engineering
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Researcher focused on water resource management, drought resilience, and climate-smart agriculture in arid and semi-arid regions of Central Asia.
Dr. Farzona Rahmonova
TajikistanLead Researcher, Forestry & Ecosystems
Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan
Expert in climate-smart forestry, mountain ecosystem restoration, and biodiversity conservation in high-altitude Central Asian landscapes.
Prof. Dr. Michael Brenner
GermanySenior Scientist, Climate Impacts
Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
Internationally recognized scientist studying climate risk assessment, adaptation pathways, and the translation of climate science into policy action.