{"id":15170,"date":"2025-06-30T16:15:47","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T16:15:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glofca.org\/?post_type=lectures&#038;p=15170"},"modified":"2025-07-22T10:31:41","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T10:31:41","slug":"youth-and-young-professionals-gain-practical-insights-on-climate-adaptation","status":"publish","type":"lectures","link":"https:\/\/glofca.org\/en\/?lectures=youth-and-young-professionals-gain-practical-insights-on-climate-adaptation","title":{"rendered":"Youth and Young Professionals Gain Practical Insights on Climate Adaptation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/glofca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glofca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1.png 1024w, https:\/\/glofca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/glofca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/glofca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Women-Led Expedition Empowers and Educates in Central Asia\u2019s High Mountains<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the recent \u2018Adventure of Science: Women and Glaciers in Central Asia\u2019 expedition, the focus on climate change adaptation empowered a new generation of young explorers, scientists, and leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hands-On Learning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Young participants explored the Kyrgyz Ala Archa National Park, learning about natural hazards like Glacier Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) directly from expert Laura Niggli.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" data-id=\"15172\" src=\"https:\/\/glofca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glofca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2.png 768w, https:\/\/glofca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/glofca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical Knowledge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On-site evidence and hazard assessment skills were imparted, crucial for safe living in GLOF-prone regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/glofca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glofca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/3.png 768w, https:\/\/glofca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/glofca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Project Background<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The program is part of \u2018Cryospheric Observation and Modeling for Improved Adaptation in Central Asia (CROMO-ADAPT),\u2019 supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and executed by the University of Fribourg, in collaboration with UNESCO, Girls on Ice Switzerland, and Central-Asian Institute for Applied Geosciences ********(CAIAG).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/glofca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glofca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/4.png 768w, https:\/\/glofca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/4-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/glofca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/4-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Empowering Young Women<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The program fosters critical thinking and curiosity, especially among young women, promoting gender diversity in science and leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/glofca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glofca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/5.png 768w, https:\/\/glofca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/glofca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Youth and Young Professionals:<\/strong>\u00a0Practical experience enhances their capacity in climate adaptation, disaster risk management, and environmental sciences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local Communities:<\/strong>\u00a0Understanding landscape features is vital for safer living in hazard-prone areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Young Civil Servants:<\/strong>\u00a0Insights and expertise gained contribute to their effectiveness in climate-related work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Empowering Women:<\/strong>\u00a0Promoting gender inclusivity in science and leadership is a step towards a more diverse and resilient future.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>International Collaboration:<\/strong>\u00a0Cooperation among organizations and agencies underscores the collective effort to address climate challenges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inspiringgirls.org\/central-asia-en\">This expedition<\/a>&nbsp;marks a milestone in climate adaptation capacity building, inspiring a new generation to confront the pressing issues of our 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