The delegation of Schoqan School paid a visit to the Central Asian Institute for Environmental Research (CAIER), where they expressed strong interest in the institute’s advanced environmental developments. The meeting for educators was hosted by the founder of the institute, environmentalist Aselle Tasmagambetova, together with CAIER scientists.
Aselle Tasmagambetova shared that she founded CAIER 14 years ago. Over this time, the institute has undergone a significant transformation, evolving from a small laboratory into one of the largest independent environmental research institutes in Central Asia. CAIER’s key areas of work include biodiversity conservation projects, efficient water use, industrial waste recycling, and ESG consulting.
During the visit, guests toured the institute’s R&D laboratory, one of the largest environmental laboratories in Central Asia.
Today, CAIER holds several patented developments, including a rainwater harvesting device adapted to local climatic conditions. This solution makes it possible to significantly reduce the consumption of freshwater by using atmospheric moisture for technical needs and irrigation. The delegation was also introduced to a unique method for recycling oil waste (sludge) with its subsequent conversion into construction materials. CAIER scientists also presented their research on the rational use of water resources.
In turn, Aselle Tasmagambetova shared the results of ten years of work dedicated to the conservation of the Caspian seal population—a project fully financed by CAIER.
Since 2015, the Central Asian Institute for Environmental Research has been studying the causes of the decline in the Caspian seal population. Over this period, ten international expeditions have been conducted, involving scientists from Azerbaijan, Iran, Russia, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Turkmenistan, France, and Kazakhstan. CAIER scientists have developed the biological justification for including the Caspian seal in the Red Book of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Currently, the institute is working on the creation of an interactive online platform in partnership with the technology partner Yandex Cloud (Russia). The platform will integrate satellite data, field research results, and environmental monitoring into a unified digital system.
Schoqan School and CAIER continue their collaboration within the framework of the national young scientists competition, Schoqan Ecology, engaging students in scientific activities and fostering interest in environmental research and innovation.
Aselle Tasmagambetova shared that she founded CAIER 14 years ago. Over this time, the institute has undergone a significant transformation, evolving from a small laboratory into one of the largest independent environmental research institutes in Central Asia. CAIER’s key areas of work include biodiversity conservation projects, efficient water use, industrial waste recycling, and ESG consulting.
During the visit, guests toured the institute’s R&D laboratory, one of the largest environmental laboratories in Central Asia.
Today, CAIER holds several patented developments, including a rainwater harvesting device adapted to local climatic conditions. This solution makes it possible to significantly reduce the consumption of freshwater by using atmospheric moisture for technical needs and irrigation. The delegation was also introduced to a unique method for recycling oil waste (sludge) with its subsequent conversion into construction materials. CAIER scientists also presented their research on the rational use of water resources.
In turn, Aselle Tasmagambetova shared the results of ten years of work dedicated to the conservation of the Caspian seal population—a project fully financed by CAIER.
Since 2015, the Central Asian Institute for Environmental Research has been studying the causes of the decline in the Caspian seal population. Over this period, ten international expeditions have been conducted, involving scientists from Azerbaijan, Iran, Russia, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Turkmenistan, France, and Kazakhstan. CAIER scientists have developed the biological justification for including the Caspian seal in the Red Book of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Currently, the institute is working on the creation of an interactive online platform in partnership with the technology partner Yandex Cloud (Russia). The platform will integrate satellite data, field research results, and environmental monitoring into a unified digital system.
Schoqan School and CAIER continue their collaboration within the framework of the national young scientists competition, Schoqan Ecology, engaging students in scientific activities and fostering interest in environmental research and innovation.