The delegation from Tomsk State University (TSU) presented the university's experience at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku. The delegation, consisting of First Vice-Rector Victor Dyomin and Center for International Research Collaboration Olga Shaduyko, participated in the Arctic Pavilion, which focused on the issues of ecology and development in the Arctic territories.
The pavilion was organized by the Northern Forum, an international organization of northern regions. During the pavilion's business program, First Vice-Rector Victor Dyomin presented the university's scientific experience in Arctic research and discussed the implementation of the strategic project "Global Changes on Earth: Climate, Ecology, Quality of Life".
Professor Terry Callaghan, a British experimental scientist and professor at TSU, also shared his insights on the climate situation in the Arctic. TSU delegation also took part in expert sessions on Arctic issues where they had the opportunity to hear from researchers directly from the northern territories. According to Olga Shaduyko, the delegation was able to establish new contacts with industrial partners.
It is worth noting that TSU was invited to participate in COP29 as an active member of the Northern Forum, which has had observer status in the UN Secretariat on climate change for over 10 years and actively participates in UN events on climate issues. This recognition of TSU's leading position in the field of environmental sciences and sustainable development is a testament to the university's dedication to addressing global challenges. Through the strategic project " Global Changes on Earth: Climate, Ecology, Quality of Life", which is supported by the federal program "Priority 2030", TSU scientists are collaborating with colleagues from other leading scientific centers in the country to develop approaches that can minimize the harmful effects of climate change and help humanity adapt more successfully.
Photo courtesy of Victor Dyomin