Almaty, Kazakhstan – The fourth day of the 15th Central Asian Leadership Programme (CALP), held under the auspices of the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), was dedicated to modern methods of science communication and the creation of multimedia climate content.
Абзал Бектурган, мультимедийный редактор Factcheck.kz, провёл интенсивный воркшоп, в ходе которого участники научились создавать убедительный визуальный контент с использованием текста, изображений, аудио, видео и интерактивных инструментов. Обучение охватывало как технические навыки – композицию кадра, настройки камеры, редактирование фото и видео, работу со звуком, использование фильтров и типографики, – так и творческие аспекты: сторителлинг, выбор эффективных форматов для разных аудиторий и преобразование климатических исследований в доступные сообщения. В рамках практических заданий участники создавали посты, сторис и видеоролики, которые делают сложные темы, такие как изменение климата и дефицит воды, более интересными и понятными для широкой публики.Abzal Bekturgan, multimedia editor at Factcheck.kz, conducted an intensive workshop where participants learned to create compelling visual content using text, images, audio, video, and interactive tools. The training covered both technical skills such as framing, camera settings, editing photos and videos, working with sound, and using filters and typography and creative aspects like storytelling, choosing effective formats for different audiences, and transforming climate research into accessible messages. Through hands-on exercises, participants practiced producing posts, stories, and video clips that make complex topics such as climate change and water scarcity more engaging for the public.
Particular interest was sparked by sessions with Aizada Toma, Mentor and Regional Editor of the Data Communication Fellowship Program at ForSet.ge, who guided participants through the principles of data storytelling. She introduced practical techniques for selecting the right types of charts, crafting strong titles, and turning complex climate statistics into clear, visual narratives. Participants also explored different formats such as infographics, data-driven posts, and interactive tools, learning how to make climate research both accessible and compelling for diverse audiences.
The day demonstrated that mastering visual tools and media is becoming a key skill for young leaders in the region who are striving to advance the climate agenda and achieve tangible change in Central Asia.
The 15th CALP is organized by the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) with the financial support of the OSCE Programme Office in Astana, the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan, the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) within the framework of the Blue Peace project, as well as in partnership with the Kazakh-German University (DKU).
Additional information:
Valeria Orlova - Manager of the “Education for Sustainable Development” program, CAREC, esd@carececo.com
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