GEM - SILKWAY Summer School 2024– SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AT THE CROSSROAD: EUROPEAN AND EURASIAN COUNTRIES IN DIALOGUE

GREEN ENERGY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

EUROPEAN AND EURASIAN COUNTRIES IN DIALOGUE

Description

The GEM-SILKWAY – Green Energy and Sustainability Development – Central Asia Edition is an international project, now involving more than 17 partners all over the world. The energy transition process requires thoughtful reflection on issues of public concern that impact cultures and societies on a global scale.

This year, the school has received the patronage of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and will be part of the 5+1 project.

The aim is to adopt a cross-cultural perspective in analysing concepts like sustainability and human development. Energy transition is a global issue, debated from geographic, cultural, social, economic, and technological perspectives.

The Summer School brings together experts, academics, professionals, and institutional representativesto foster interdisciplinary and intercultural dialogue. It focuses on energy efficiency, particularly in the context of recent changes in Central Asia. Students will benefit from lectures, debates with international scholars, cultural activities, and site visits. The program is updated annually to reflect the latest innovations and developments.

Topics Covered

• A wide panorama of the energy policies undertaken specifically in Central Asia and Europe;
• The new trend in energy production (renewable and conventional);
• Artificial intelligence in green energy management;
• Green energy development trends: overview and opportunities in Central Asia;
• Financial products to mitigate climate change: overview and opportunities in Central Asia;

Location:

The 2025 GEM-SILKWAY Summer School Central Asia edition will be held in Tashkent (Uzbekistan) and hosted by the National University of Uzbekistan and the Tashkent Technical University.

Scientific committee

• Shirinova Raima Khakimovna, Zarina Rakhmonova
  National University of Uzbekistan (UZ)
• Maurizio Acciarri, Marina Calloni, Matteo Colleoni
  University of Milano-Bicocca (IT)
• Duman Aitmagambetov
  Eurasian National University (KZ)
• Silvana Stefani
  Catholic University of the Sacred Heart (IT)

Organizing Departments

• DEPARTMENT OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
• DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
• DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS MANAGEMENT AND STATISTICS

Application Deadline

15th May 2025 - Deadline extended! Final spots available — apply by May 25, 2025

Prerequisites

GEM-SILKWAY is aimed at young graduates of master's degrees, master's degree programs, PhD students and PhD graduates, researchers, professionals in the field mainly with a scientific background. Knowledge of English is a mandatory requirement for all participants. Selection will be made on the basis of CV and a motivation letter.

Requested documents to be uploaded in the application form:

CV, ID card, passport.

For further information, contact:

[email protected]