AIU and ISS Astana brought together international experts to discuss the risks of floods and natural disasters

June 10-11, 2025

Astana, Astana International University

Astana International University (AIU) has become the host platform for the first day of the international scientific conference "methods and models of System Analysis for the study, forecasting and assessment of the risks of floods and other natural disasters". The event is organized by the international scientific complex" Astana "(ISS"Astana"). The conference was held with the support of the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA, Austria), the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), the International Association for Systems Analysis (ISCA) and AIU.

The conference brought together leading scientists and representatives of public and private organizations from Kazakhstan, Russia, Austria, China, Pakistan, The Netherlands, Spain and France. The purpose of the event is to discuss modern scientific and practical approaches in the field of natural risk management and strengthen international cooperation.

AIU President Serik Irsaliyev delivered a welcoming speech to the participants, stressing the importance of System Analysis for Sustainable Development and protection against climate threats. Professor IIASA Wolfgan Lutz, representative of the RAS E. O. Luppov and other prominent scientific figures also spoke.

Particular attention was paid to Kazakhstan's experience – in particular, the analysis of spring floods in 2024 and the application of the TALSIM-NG model to risk assessment and management. This was reported by the chairman of the board of the information and Analytical Center for Water Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan K. S. Khairulla.

Professor N. L. Frolova, head of the Department of land hydrology of Moscow State University, made a report on the topic "assessment of flood risks at the global, regional and local levels" and drew attention to the importance of a multi-level approach.

Of particular interest were the reports of representatives of the International Organization. In particular, the coordinator of the OSCE projects to reduce the risk of natural disasters and ensure water safety N. Nurtaza, as well as the chairman of the Emergency Prevention Committee of the Ministry of emergencies S. T. Zhunisbekov noted that system analysis and accurate forecasting are the basis of an effective state response strategy. 

Within the framework of the scientific program, more than 20 reports were presented, which covered the topics of mathematical modeling, vulnerability assessment and development of adaptation strategies. During the discussion, the participants actively exchanged views and shared their experience.

On the second day, the participants visited the Astana counterregulator and got acquainted with the activities of the information and analytical center of the Ministry of Water Resources and irrigation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.