TIIAME National Research University actively collaborates with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to strengthen environmental education, promote sustainability awareness, and engage students in real climate-action initiatives. Through partnerships with NGOs working in the areas of ecology, climate change, and community development, the university creates opportunities for students to participate in field activities, volunteer projects, public campaigns, and educational events. These collaborations allow students to connect academic knowledge with practical environmental solutions, while NGOs benefit from scientific expertise, research support, and youth involvement. Such cooperation plays an important role in shaping environmentally responsible citizens and fostering a culture of community engagement in sustainable development.

Collaborations to improve the ecological situation in the Aral Sea region

The cooperation between the Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers (TIIAME) and the World Aral Region Charity (WARC) (https://www.aralregioncharity.org/) is focused on addressing environmental issues and engaging youth. As part of this partnership, a forum was held in Tashkent to mark the conclusion of the program. WARC organized this event jointly with TIIAME and plans to continue collaborative initiatives in the future.

Click here to watch a video of the ceremony. (https://www.facebook.com/reel/1154238625371441)

Additionally, TIIAME graduate and undergraduate students are actively involved as members and volunteers of the WARC team. One of the WARC team members, Sirojiddin Jalilov, is a master's student at TIIAME specializing in "Hydraulics and Engineering Hydrology" and is also a member of the university's Academic Council.

Get to know the project participants here https://www.aralregioncharity.org/our-team

University students are actively participating in various educational and scientific projects of WARC on a regular basis.

Click here to review the 2024 Project Report. https://www.aralregioncharity.org/_files/ugd/ab1981_d604d5b75079404e8410228951ecd7b0.pdf

This collaboration serves to facilitate experience exchange between TIIAME students and WARC members, implement joint projects to address environmental issues, and engage youth in ecological activism.

Collaboration with Nazar Business and Technology LLC (NBT) on Environmental Initiatives

The university actively partners with the consulting firm Nazar Business and Technology LLC (NBT) (https://nbt.uz/ )— a Uzbekistan-based company specializing in environmental services, water and soil management, and climate change consulting. Through this collaboration, the institution strengthens its applied research and practical activities in ecological restoration, environmental monitoring, and capacity building for environmental protection.

On 19 July 2024, Nazar Business and Technology LLC (NBT) participated in a three-country workshop titled “New International Educational Program”, conducted in collaboration with Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers (TIIAME) in Uzbekistan, Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt in Germany, and a partner university in Kyrgyzstan.  The workshop focused on sharing the strengths of each institution in their respective fields and spotlighted the role of renewable energy sources across various economic sectors.

Click here to learn more in detail:  https://nbt.uz/new-international-educational-program-workshop/

On 23 January 2024, Nazar Business and Technology LLC (NBT) took part in the work of an International Expert Commission evaluating the bachelor's and master's degree programs at TIIAME National Research University within the ASIIN accreditation process.

 Source link: https://www.nbt.uz/international-expert-commissions-work/

As part of this commission, NBT experts focused not only on the academic quality of programs but also on how environmental sustainability and ecological competencies are integrated into the university curriculum. Their participation contributed to improving the ecological relevance of educational programs, ensuring that future specialists gain strong knowledge in fields such as environmental management, climate change adaptation, and sustainable use of natural resources. Through this collaboration, NBT supported the enhancement of environmentally oriented education and helped strengthen the alignment of university training with international environmental and sustainability standards.

One of the faculty’s students, Komila Abduqodirova, successfully completed a one-year internship at our company. During this time, Komila demonstrated great interest in studying international environmental standards and participated in a grant program. The USAID Regional Water and Environment Project supported public discussions on international and national standards, further enhancing this collaboration!

Click here to learn more in detail: https://nbt.uz/good-luck-to-our-intern/

This collaboration helps students strengthen their theoretical knowledge of climate issues through practical experience, improve the quality of scientific research, and enhance the qualifications of specialists in the field.

Collaborations in preparing educational materials for learning

As part of the USAID Regional Water and Environment Project, the NBT team, in collaboration with NRU "TIIAME" faculty, published a book titled "Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Water Management Facilities."

This book is designed for undergraduate and graduate students, staff of the State Environmental Expertise under the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection, and Climate Change of Uzbekistan, and outlines methodologies for implementing EIA in projects related to the environment and water management facilities, including those supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).