Today, at the National Academy of Sciences under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Almaty), the International Forum “Challenges and Prospects for Biodiversity Conservation in Central Asia” is taking place, jointly organized with Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. The forum is held in honor of World Environment day and Ecologist’s Day.

Among the participants of the event are specialists from the LLP «Fisheries Research and Production Center»:

• Head of the Information and Innovation Department, PhD – Bolatbekova Z.T.
• Head of the Ichthyology Laboratory – Sansyzbaev E.T.
• Senior Researcher of the Ichthyology Laboratory, PhD – Amirbekova F.T.
• Senior Researcher of the Aquaculture Laboratory – Bulavina N.B.
• Researcher of the Aquaculture Laboratory – Barakov R.T.
• Managers of the Information and Innovation Department – Suleimenova A.M. and Zharas M.T.

At the scientific and innovation exhibition within the forum, LLP «FishRPC» presented:

• the exposition with live sturgeon specimens;
• exhibits of research fish species in a preservation solution
• scientific publications, including specialized atlases, monographs, and methodological guidelines;
• patents for utility models developed by the LLP «FishRPC»

Key discussion topics at the forum included:

• Challenges of sustainable development and biodiversity conservation
• The role of protected areas in nature conservation
• Environmental education and awareness
• GIS technologies in biodiversity monitoring

The forum became an important platform for professional dialogue and the development of joint solutions. LLP «Fisheries Research and Production Center» continues to develop innovative scientific methods and expand international cooperation for the sustainable development of the Central Asian region.