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"Promoting Energy and Resource Efficiency in the Tourism Industry of Kyrgyzstan" (PERETO) project is being implemented by the American University of Central Asia (AUCA) in consortium with partner organizations: UNISON Group (Kyrgyzstan), Technopolis Group (Belgium), Collaborating Center on Sustainable Consumption and Production - СSCP (Germany).

Today marks the successful conclusion of this year's three-day Summer Workshop on Policy Labs, organized by the Tian Shan Policy Center under the "Learning by Doing: Policy Labs and Civic Engagement" program. This workshop continued our mission of connecting academic policy research curriculums with organizations, practitioners, and policy makers committed to addressing global challenges of sustainable and peaceful development.
 

    On June 25-26, 2024, AUCA hosted a two-day “Digital Technologies for Libraries” training, which gathered 25 representatives from partner universities in the regions and Bishkek. The training equipped librarians and academic staff with the latest digital tools and strategies to improve library services.

      On June 17-18, 2024, the Department of Environmental Sustainability and Climate Science (ESCS) organized a practical ecological trip for the students of the ESCS department to Son-Kul Lake and Salt Mine in the Naryn region.

AUCA's Sustainability Coordinator, Mira Dzhakshylykova, recently represented Central Asia at the 10th World Water Forum, bringing valuable insights and benefits to the university. She was selected and had the opportunity to speak at three sessions, including a prestigious high-level panel session.

Integrating Energy and Resource Efficiency into Kyrgyzstan's Tourism Education Curriculum
The "Promoting Energy and Resource Efficiency in the Tourism Industry of Kyrgyzstan" (PERETO) project is being implemented by the American University of Central Asia (AUCA) in consortium with partner organizations: UNISON Group (Kyrgyzstan), Technopolis Group (Belgium), and Collaborating Center on Sustainable Consumption and Production—СSCP (Germany).

I am delighted to welcome you to one of the most momentous events of this academic year. Today, we celebrate a special day! We are marking a significant milestone as together we turn the page on an important chapter in the lives of our graduating students and acknowledge the privilege that AUCA faculty and staff had in working with you.

On June 1st, the American University of Central Asia proudly hosted the highly anticipated Commencement Ceremony for the class of 2024. This monumental event, the culmination of their academic journey, is a testament to their hard work and dedication.
 

Integrating energy and resource efficiency into tourism education in Kyrgyzstan is crucial for sustainable development. With support from the EU funded SWITCH-Asia PERETO project, several universities have updated their curricula to foster a greener future.

The Study With US (SWU) program, a collaborative initiative between the Development Office and the New Generation Academy, recently concluded its academic journey with a grand graduation ceremony on May 20 at the AUCA