On 11 December 2025, the German language division of the Department of Romance-Germanic Languages at UWED organized a student scientific-practical conference titled “Global Development and the Issues of Uzbekistan’s Sustainable Development Strategy.”

The conference was organized based on the practical implementation of the tasks included in the 4th and 17th UN Sustainable Development Goals, as well as provisions of the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On Education” and the Law “On State Youth Policy,” which define the development of youth scientific potential and involvement in research activities as one of the key priorities of state policy. In addition, in line with the tasks set out in the “National Strategy of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Sustainable Development,” the event aimed to ensure active participation of young people in sustainable development processes.

The conference was attended by university administration; Barbara Anna Bernsmeier, Director of the Goethe-Institut Tashkent, Dildora Mukhammadaminova, Head of the Language Department of the Goethe-Institut Tashkent, Yusuf Ismailov, Director of the Uzbekistan-Germany Friendship Society, Andrea Weiss, coordinator of the GURES program (German-Uzbek Relations: Energy and Sustainable Development) and of the joint sustainable development study program between UWED and the Free University of Berlin, Associate Professor of the Foreign Languages Department of Tashkent State University of Law, Muyassarxon Rakhimovna Bakhriddinova, students, German intern at the UWED academic lyceum, Lisa Ghirardini, German volunteer Thore Ermscher, students of Chirchik State Pedagogical University, students of the National University of Uzbekistan, Head of the Department of Romance-Germanic Languages at UWED, Candidate of Philological Sciences, Associate Professor Vasila Akramdjanovna Mamatkasimova,German language teachers U. Sultonova, Sh. Abduganieva, K. Istamova, G. Asatova, A. Narmatova, S. Hamroqulova, as well as students studying German as a first and second foreign language.

The main goal of the conference was to deepen the students’ scientific understanding of global development processes, worldwide economic changes, and issues of environmental sustainability, as well as to promote proposals and initiatives related to Uzbekistan’s national development strategy.

The conference addressed theoretical and practical aspects of sustainable development and discussed pressing social, economic and environmental issues, including: existing barriers to implementing Uzbekistan’s Sustainable Development Strategy and ways to overcome them; ensuring balance between economic growth and environmental safety; challenges in introducing a green economy and innovative technologies; issues related to climate change and rational use of natural resources; difficulties in applying sustainability principles in education, healthcare, employment, and social justice; modernization of public administration and strengthening the role of civil society; and the challenges of adapting international experience to national conditions.

During the conference, scientific presentations by students were heard. They presented the results of their research on global energy security, regional integration processes, efficiency of economic diplomacy, environmental management, climate change adaptation, and improving population welfare. Discussions, Q&A sessions, and expert opinions were also organized. Specialists provided scientifically grounded recommendations and suggested directions to enhance the practical relevance of students’ research.

At the end of the conference, the authors of the best research papers were awarded certificates. The event contributed to strengthening the scientific potential of students, developing their analytical thinking skills, and motivating further research in the field of sustainable development.

This scientific-practical conference provided students with an opportunity to deeply analyze global processes, study national development policies on a scientific basis, and put forward new ideas. The event strengthened the academic environment at the university and contributed to the development of young researchers' potential.