METHODOLOGY FOR STUDYING TRANSBOUNDARY RIVERS OF KAZAKHSTAN AND CENTRAL ASIA AS AN OBJECT OF GEOCONFLICTOLOGICAL RESEARCH

A. Issabaev, Jan Andrzej Wendt, Yerkin Tokpanov, Bayan S. KERIMBAY

2025

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DOI 10.52269/kgtd2532169
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Abstract

This article discusses a methodology for the study of geoconflicts as an object of geoconflictology using the example of transboundary rivers in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. The aim of the study is to develop and test a methodology for studying transboundary rivers in Kazakhstan and Central Asia within the educational process as an object of geoconflictological analysis, aimed at fostering students' professional competencies in identifying, analyzing, and modeling geoecological conflicts related to the use of water resources in transboundary regions. The research objectives include analysis of international agreements and legal norms regulating the use of transboundary water resources; development of practical tasks for students focused on identifying the causes and consequences of geoconflicts; implementation of a pedagogical experiment aimed at forming students' skills in analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information using innovative teaching methods. The study presents the results of the pedagogical experiment and identifies the key factors influencing the development of students' professional competencies in geoconflictology. The research highlights the importance of integrating theoretical knowledge with practical application in geoecology, as well as the need for further development of methodologies and technologies aimed at analysis and resolution of transboundary geoecological conflicts. The paper also underscores the significance of using international legal regulations and predictive models in the formation of sustainable water resources management systems in Central Asia.