September 12, 2024, Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the  Kyrgyz Republic – An important meeting of the representatives of the Erasmus+ project “Strengthening Higher Education in the Water Sector for Climate Resilience and Security in Central Asia” (HWCA) with Urmat Tabaldiev, Advisor of the GIZ Water Resources Management in Central Asia  and Azat Osmonov, Advisor of the GIZ Green Central Asia Programme took place at the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic». Climate change in Central Asia poses a significant threat to national and regional security, creating difficulties in ensuring water resources, energy security and environmentally sound land use. In addition, there is a shortage of qualified personnel in the region who are able to integrate modern technologies and approaches to water resources management. At the meeting, opportunities for synergy between the Erasmus+HWCA and GIZ projects were discussed in order to strengthen assistance to partners in improving skills in the water sector. The cooperation between Erasmus+ HWCA and GIZ aims to strengthen human capacity and effective water management in Central Asia, which is key for the sustainable development of the region in the face of climate change.