ALMATY.  On 2 June, 2025 CAREC launches the on-line registration for the 15^th Central Asian Leadership Programme on Environment for Sustainable Development (CALP), which plans to be held from 15 to 19 September 2025.

The collection of applications will continue until July 2, 2025. The programme is organized in cooperation, the OSCE Programme Office in Astana, OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan, OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, The German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ).

The 15^TH CALP will be mainly focused on developing professional skills in public speaking, strategic communication, and countering misinformation. Special attention will be given to training participants in audience engagement techniques and effective media interaction. Participants will gain hands-on experience in conducting interviews, participating in press conferences, and preparing meaningful and persuasive statements that resonate with their target audience.

In addition, the 15th CAPL will aim to strengthen youth connectivity across Central Asia by providing a neutral regional dialogue platform for young people. This platform will facilitate discussions on water cooperation, water diplomacy, gender equality, climate change, energy efficiency, the NEXUS approach, and other development issues among representatives of governments, academia, and civil society. The program will also work to amplify and highlight the role and voice of youth in regional cooperation.

The overarching goal of the 15^th CALP is to empower, develop effective communication and public speaking skills, and inspire young professionals from Central Asia to become influential leaders in the field of environmental change.  By providing them with the necessary knowledge, skills and networks, CALP aims to cultivate a new generation of leaders capable of addressing climate change and promoting regional co-operation to create a sustainable and environmentally conscious future in Central Asia.

We welcome advanced young professionals from civil society organizations, governmental and academic sectors of five Central Asian countries. All participants must have working experience in at least 3 of the following fields: environmental protection, sustainable consumption and production, green economy, circular economy, water management, climate change and sustainable development.

Participation is free of charge; selection is based on open competition, and for civil servants’ – via official nominations.   

Thematic areas:

1. Developing public speaking skills.
2. Effective communication with the media and development of media literacy.
3. Management of water resources, water governance and sustainable path.
4. Water diplomacy and Transboundary cooperation.
5. Gender Mainstreaming in Water Governance in Central Asia.
6. Role and capabilities of youth in strengthening regional cooperation in Central Asia.

Principles:

1. “Think globally, act locally, cooperate regionally!”
2. Transparency – an online system for registration, all countries are represented in the selection committee; the list of selected candidates is published publicly.
3. Environmentally friendly – a web application instead of printing the agenda, all souvenirs are made from environmentally friendly materials.
4. Openness – partners from international organizations and programs, financial institutions, civil society organizations and private sector will be given the opportunity to moderate CALP thematic sessions.

All information about the programme and online registration will be available on the platform http://calp.carececo.org/  from June 2nd, until July 2, 2025. Online registration will be closed on July 2, 2025.

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