Her paper, titled “Fishery Culture, Sustainable Resources Usage, and Transformations Needed for Local Community Development: The Case of Aral Sea,” explores sustainable fishery practices, responsible resource management, and community transformation in the Aral Sea region. The research emphasizes how sustainable fishery culture can play a key role in ecological restoration and in revitalizing local economies dependent on aquatic resources.

This publication marks a significant milestone in advancing CAU’s environmental research profile. It also highlights the university’s contribution to SDG 14 by promoting evidence-based solutions for sustainable water ecosystems and the responsible use of natural resources.

Students and professors from the Central Asian University School of Medicine undertook an educational field visit to Muynak, a region profoundly affected by the ecological catastrophe of the Aral Sea. The initiative aimed to raise awareness of environmental sustainability, water conservation, and the interconnectedness of human and marine health.

As part of the visit, participants organized a workshop focused on the impact of the Aral Sea’s desiccation on local ecosystems, biodiversity, and community wellbeing. The workshop encouraged discussions on how environmental degradation, loss of marine life, and pollution have long-term consequences for public health and sustainable development. By linking medical education with environmental science, CAU emphasized the critical importance of protecting aquatic ecosystems as part of a holistic approach to health.