IACEP participated in the opening of “Caspian Sea Action Week 2026”

On August 6, 2026, in the city of Aktau, the ceremonial opening of the international week of actions in support of the Caspian Sea “Caspian Sea Action Week 2026” took place.

The event brought together representatives of eight countries and became an international platform for discussing current issues related to preserving the unique ecosystem of the Caspian Sea.
Representatives of the Caspian littoral states participated in the international week, as well as members of volunteer communities from Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and about 150 young people from 20 regions of the country.
The opening was attended by the General Director of the State Unitary Enterprise on the Preservation of Historical and Cultural Heritage “Information-Analytical Center for Environmental Protection” of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Askhhat Sultanbekovich Kozhumov.
Among the guests was also the Director of the Department of Environmental Culture and Policy of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Daulet Bekbatyrovich Esmagambetov.
A welcoming speech was delivered by the Akim of Mangystau Region, Kilybay Nurdaulet Igilikovich. Via a video link, leaders and representatives of Atyrau Region, as well as the cities of Baku, Astrakhan and Balkanabat, joined the opening ceremony.
“Caspian Sea Action Week 2026” aims to draw attention to the environmental state of the Caspian Sea, strengthen international and interregional cooperation, exchange experience, and unite efforts to preserve its unique ecosystem.
IACEOOS’s participation in the event continued the systematic work of the Center for the Development of Environmental Interaction, enhancing environmental responsibility and promoting initiatives in environmental protection.
Preserving the Caspian Sea is our shared responsibility and a paramount task for future generations.