Young Professionals Shape Sustainable Solutions at the Second “Drops of the Future” Workshop in Kazakhstan

On 6-7 September 2024, the OSCE, in collaboration with Switzerland, hosted the second edition of the “Drops of the Future” Workshop Series in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The event convened a diverse group of motivated young professionals. Among them, members of the Women in Water Diplomacy Network.

The workshop served as a space for co-creation, where young voices contributed to the development of a shared declaration outlining core principle for transformative change.

The key takeaways from the Declaration include:

1. A commitment to unifying societal change, rooted in harmony with cultural and traditional knowledge
2. Recognition of the power of diversity, promoting inclusive collaboration among stakeholders and embracing nature-positive solutions that benefit both people, and the ecosystems
3. A belief in the value of traditional knowledge

A highlight of the workshop, was a field visit to the Kapchagay Solar Power Plant, offering participants a concrete example of how renewable energy can contribute to sustainable progress.