International Summer School 2026: “SMARTWATER: Water Resources under Climate Change”
International Summer School 2026: “SMARTWATER: Water Resources under Climate Change”
Rational water resource management and adaptation to climate change are among the most pressing challenges facing Central Asia today. In response to these challenges and in pursuit of advanced scientific and practical solutions, the Kazakh National Agrarian Research University (KazNARU) has launched the large-scale International Summer School “SMARTWATER: Water Resources under Climate Change.”
The International Summer School 2026 is being held at the Departament of "Water Resources and IT Technologies" and is dedicated to modern approaches to water resource management, hydrological modeling, digital technologies, and the application of artificial intelligence in the water sector.
As part of the Summer School, international and national experts are delivering a series of lectures focused on advanced technologies in water resources management, geographic information systems (GIS), agricultural digitalization, sustainable development, environmental safety, and innovative approaches to natural resource management.
The lecturers include leading scientists and specialists from France, China, Switzerland, Kazakhstan, and other countries, representing universities, research institutions, and international projects. The lecture topics cover current issues related to digital technologies, remote monitoring, water resource management, and the implementation of modern engineering solutions.
The program includes lectures, practical training sessions, workshops, and field visits aimed at developing the professional competencies of undergraduate students, master's students, PhD candidates, and young researchers.
Within the framework of the program, participants become familiar with modern methods of hydrological data analysis, groundwater assessment and monitoring, Earth observation technologies, geographic information systems, water-saving technologies, and digital tools for water resource management. Special attention is given to the use of Copernicus satellite data, climate modeling, and the application of intelligent systems to address contemporary water management challenges.
The successful organization of the Summer School has been made possible through the strong partnership and sponsorship support of leading national and international institutions, including:
- INRAE (French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment);
- Copernicus (Framework Partnership Agreement on Copernicus User Uptake European Programme);
- Embassy of France in Kazakhstan;
- BRGM (French Geological Survey);
- KBTU (Kazakh-British Technical University).
The organization of such events not only promotes the transfer of advanced technologies and knowledge but also establishes a solid foundation for long-term international cooperation in the field of sustainable water resource management throughout the region.
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