Call for Application: Webinar “Adventure of Science: Women and Glaciers in Central Asia”

7 September 2020

On 10 September 2020, the UNESCO Almaty Office in cooperation with the "Adventure of Science: Women and glaciers in Central Asia" initiative is organizing a webinar to explore the theme of gender equality in science in Central Asian countries, with a focus on the role of girls and women in science.

The webinar will specifically invite female speakers to talk about their work as scientists and professionals in the field of climate change and environmental protection, share experiences and show examples of how to bring science to society through the "Citizen Science" projects.

How to apply:

• The event is open to everyone and will be held in two languages: Russian and English (without simultaneous translation).

• To register for the event, please fill in the application form through this link.

• Draft agenda (English).

The “Adventure of Science” initiative is implemented by the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), and works closely with the UNESCO Almaty Cluster Office, the Paul Scherer Institute, the “Girls on Ice” initiative and Central Asian Institute of Applied Geosciences (CAIAG).

In September 2019, the project organized a 7-day expedition to investigate the Golubin Glacier in Ala-Archa, Kyrgyzstan, which composed of 15 women and aimed to popularize science among women. After completion, it was decided to conduct the second expedition in September 2020, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is recommended to hold an online meeting.

Permanent link: http://en.unesco.kz/call-for-application-webinar-adventure-of-science-women-and-glaciers-in-central-asia