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Target Audience:

Researchers, Scientists, Students, and Professionals in Chemistry/Physics/Material, and Environmental sciences who are working on catalysis for green hydrogen, or carbon capture materials, and complex structure studies.

Venue: OIC-COMSTECH Secretariat, Islamabad

Date: Tuesday 29 September, 2026

Time: 9:30 to 12:30 AM

Registration link

https://forms.gle/yDEydPuR9EU4BsPz9

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Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/92268764974?pwd=jWZNWQUb4zGp507MJ698cTeuF7sNY6.1

Meeting ID: 922 6876 4974

Passcode: 138810

Jointly Organized by:
OIC – COMSTECH, Samarkand State Medical University, & A Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases
Venue: Samarkand State Medical University, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Dates: 21^st – 24^th September 2026

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Background

Leishmaniasis is a major Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) affecting millions of people worldwide, particularly in OIC Member States across South Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. Accurate differential diagnosis and effective in vitro cultivation of Leishmania spp. are essential for disease confirmation, epidemiological surveillance, drug susceptibility testing, and research on parasite biology.

NTD inflicts substantial socioeconomic consequences for the affected communities. These consequences include long term disability, reduced productivity, and increased health costs. At the global level, and at the OIC level, strengthening the capacity of the endemic countries to detect, differentiate, and monitor Leishmania infections. It is critically important to achieve objectives of the World Health Organization’s NTD Road Map and advancing progress toward universal health coverage, and the Sustainable Development Goals.  There is pressing need to build sustainable laboratory and research capacities in the OIC member states particularly important for improving early diagnosis, effective disease surveillance, monitoring treatment outcome, and drug resistance, and developing improved diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.

In continuation of previous successful capacity-building initiatives conducted in Kenya (2023) and Ethiopia (2024), Morocco (2025), COMSTECH, in collaboration with the NTD Network, and Samarkand State Medical University, Samarkand, Uzbekistan, is organizing this specialized hands-on training workshop in Samarkand, Uzbekistan to strengthen clinical diagnosis, laboratory and research capacities in the Central Asian region.

Objectives of the Workshop

The training aims to:

• Strengthen technical capacity in differential diagnostics of cutaneous and visceral leishmaniasis.
• Provide practical training in in vitrocultivation and maintenance of Leishmania spp.
• Enhance understanding of parasite biology, molecular characterization, and laboratory biosafety.
• Promote regional collaboration and networking among young scientists and researchers in OIC countries.

Key Topics to be Covered

• Epidemiology and burden of leishmaniasis in OIC Member States
• Clinical differentiation of cutaneous vs. visceral leishmaniasis
• Microscopic diagnosis (smear preparation, staining techniques)
• Molecular diagnostic techniques (PCR-based methods, species identification)
• Culture media preparation and parasite isolation
• In vitro cultivation, cryopreservation, and maintenance of Leishmania strains
• Quality control and laboratory biosafety standards
• Overview of drug screening and susceptibility testing

Target Participants

The workshop is designed for:

• Young scientists and researchers (preferably under 40 years of age)
• Clinicians, PhD scholars and postgraduate students
• Laboratory professionals and early-career faculty

Relevant disciplines include:

• Microbiology
• Molecular Biology
• Genetics and Genomics
• Parasitology
• Pathology, Infectious diseases
• Medicinal and Natural Product Chemistry

Financial Support

Limited Travel support will be provided by OIC- COMSTECH for selected OIC participants from Central Asia and West Asia.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications of the interest using following link. : Click Here

Young scientists are encouraged to submit their abstract using the above given registration link. Once selected, they can give oral presentation during scientific program.

The QR code for the zoom link is given below.

Climate change has emerged as one of the most significant challenges affecting fisheries resources and aquatic ecosystems globally. Rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, salinity intrusion, habitat degradation, and increasing occurrences of extreme climatic events have profound implications for fish production, biodiversity conservation, and food security. Fisheries-dependent communities are particularly vulnerable to these environmental changes, necessitating innovative and sustainable approaches to fisheries management and aquaculture development.

Technological advancements are transforming the fisheries sector by introducing climate-smart aquaculture systems, biotechnology applications, precision monitoring technologies, remote sensing, and data-driven resource management tools. These innovations offer promising opportunities to enhance productivity, strengthen ecosystem resilience, and support sustainable utilization of fisheries resources. However, challenges related to technological accessibility, capacity building, policy implementation, and climate adaptation remain significant concerns, particularly for developing countries.

Guest Speakers

• Prof. Dr. Dr. Md. Samsul Alam
  Department of Fisheries Biology and Genetics
  Bangladesh Agricultural University, Bangladesh
• Prof. Dr. Eng. Sapto Andriyono, S.Pi., M.T.

Department of Marine Affairs,

Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science

Universitas Airlangga

• Prof. Dr. Dr. Md. Samsul Alam
  Department of Fisheries and Marine Bioscience
  Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST), Bangladesh

Event Details

• Date: Thursday, 10 September, 2026
• Time: 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM (Pakistan Standard Time)
• Platform: Zoom
• Registration Link: Click Here

Date: 07 – 09 September 2026

1. BACKGROUND

Water security remains a critical challenge across many OIC Member States due to climate variability, rapid population growth, urbanization, weak governance frameworks, and limited technical and financial capacity for sustainable water management. These challenges disproportionately affect vulnerable communities, exacerbate inequalities, and undermine progress toward sustainable development, public health, food security, and economic resilience. Addressing water insecurity, therefore, requires not only technical solutions but also inclusive governance, evidence-based decision making, and effective mobilization of resources for implementation.

Despite ongoing efforts, many water sector professionals and institutions across OIC Member States face gaps in access to practical training on integrated water governance, use of data for planning and monitoring, and development of bankable water projects. Strengthening these capacities—while fostering cross-country learning and collaboration—can significantly enhance national and regional responses to water stress. This 3-day intensive training is designed to respond to these needs by equipping participants with practical tools, applied knowledge, and peer-learning opportunities aligned with OIC priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 6. Capacity building and institutional strengthening in Inclusive Governance and Policy Frameworks for Water Security, Data-Driven Decision Making for Sustainable Water Management and Project Development and Resource Mobilization for Water Security will promote the achievement of the OIC Water Vision of “working together for a water secure future”

Daily Thematic Focus;

Day 1: Inclusive Governance and Policy Frameworks for Water Security

Day 2: Data-Driven Decision Making for Sustainable Water Management

Day 3: Project Development and Partnerships for Water Security

• OBJECTIVES

• To enhance understanding of inclusive and participatory water governance approaches that promote equity and accountability.
• To build practical skills in using data, indicators, and digital tools for water planning, monitoring, and decision making.
• To strengthen participants’ ability to design and mobilize water security projects aligned with national priorities and donor requirements.
• To foster peer learning, interdisciplinary dialogue, and collaboration among water stakeholders across OIC Member States.

• STRATEGIC SIGNIFICANCE

This training will strengthen the capacity of water sector professionals and policymakers in OIC Member States to design, manage, and mobilize sustainable water security interventions through inclusive governance, data-driven decision making, and effective project development.

• EXPECTED IMPACTS

• Improved capacity of participants to apply inclusive governance principles in water management
• Enhanced ability to use data and evidence for informed water-related decision making
• Increased readiness of participants to develop and mobilize water security projects
• Strengthened networks and collaboration among water professionals across OIC Member States

• Who can Attend?
• Water Resources Experts, Network and Platforms in the OIC Member States, Observer States and beyond
• OIC Water Resources Institutions
• Water Departments from the OIC Member States
• Water Engineers, Hydrologists
• University Faculties related to Water and Environment,
• Water Monitoring Units and Utility Regulation Authorities
• Transboundary Water Cooperation Committees
• Invite interested Data Scientists from Universities, and Hydrological centers

Mode: Hybrid

Venue for Onsite participation: OIC-COMSTECH Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan

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Zoom Link for online Participation

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Flyers:

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Certificate
Participants will be certified

For more information, please kindly contact Mr. Omar Jallow at omarjallow@comstech.org

8-9 September 2025, University of Technology – Iraq

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Organized by: OIC-COMSTECH
In collaboration with: SAWiE Ecosystems Ltd.
Date: 24 August 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Venue: 3^rd Floor, COMSTECH Secretariat, Islamabad
Format: Hybrid

About the Event

OIC-COMSTECH, in collaboration with SAWiE Ecosystems Ltd., is organizing an International Roundtable and Technical Dialogue on “Unlocking Agricultural Carbon Markets: Climate-Smart Solutions for a Resilient Future.”

Agriculture remains central to food security, livelihoods, exports and economic growth across Pakistan and many OIC member states. At the same time, agricultural activities—including rice cultivation, livestock, synthetic fertilizer use and on-farm energy consumption—contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. The transition towards climate-smart and low-carbon agriculture therefore presents both a challenge and an important opportunity.

The Roundtable will explore how climate-smart agriculture, nature-based solutions, regenerative agriculture and carbon-market mechanisms can help reduce emissions while maintaining agricultural productivity, improving resilience, strengthening export competitiveness and creating new opportunities for farmers and other stakeholders.

Objectives

The Roundtable aims to:

• Convene government, industry, financial institutions, researchers and farming stakeholders around a shared agenda for agricultural decarbonization.
• Build a common understanding of how nature-based and climate-smart solutions can translate into carbon assets and verified emissions reductions.
• Explore pathways, integrity safeguards and equitable benefit-sharing mechanisms for taking agricultural carbon projects to market under Pakistan’s Carbon Market Policy Guidelines and Article 6.

Who Can Attend?

The Roundtable is particularly relevant for:

• Government officials and policymakers working in agriculture, climate change, environment, food security and finance
• Agricultural researchers and scientists
• Agribusinesses and private-sector organizations
• Agri-tech and climate-smart agriculture companies
• Farmers, farmer associations and cooperatives
• Development partners and international organizations

Key Themes

The technical dialogue will focus on i. Climate-Smart Agriculture, ii. Sustainable Rice Production & Carbon Markets, iii. Climate-Smart Irrigation, iv.Nature-Based Solutions, v. Regenerative Agriculture & Carbon Markets, vi. Agricultural Carbon Markets & Article.

The detailed program includes expert presentations and panel discussions on carbon markets, sustainable rice production, climate-smart irrigation, nature-based solutions, regenerative agriculture, methane reduction and biochar.

Registration & Participation

The event will be conducted in a hybrid format, providing an opportunity for both in-person (For Rawalpindi / Islamabad residents) and online participation.

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/ptAGp34DYNSidAu77

For further information and participation:
Dr. Khalid Mahmood
Founder, SAWiE Ecosystems
khalid.mahmood@sawie.net

Ms. Khazima Muazim
Senior Program Manager, OIC-COMSTECH
khazima@comstech.org

Date: 2nd ,September 2025
Venue: COMSTECH Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan
Time: 10:00-3:30 PST

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About the Workshop:

OIC – COMSTECH, in collaboration with leading botanical scientists from Azerbaijan & other OIC countries is organizing a focused One-day international workshop on nature-based medicinal and cosmetic products. The workshop will showcase traditional knowledge, research advances, product development, and commercialization strategies in the field of botanical sciences.

This event aims to strengthen scientific exchange and promote collaborative research between Pakistan, Azerbaijan & OIC countries on herbal medicines and cosmetic formulations using indigenous plant resources.

Objective:

The primary aim of the workshop is to:

1. Foster scientific exchange between Pakistan, OIC members and Azerbaijan.
2. Promote collaborative research on indigenous medicinal plants.
3. Explore product development strategies in herbal medicine and cosmetics.
4. Facilitate knowledge transfer and commercialization pathways in the botanical sector.

 Key Themes:

1. Medicinal plant biodiversity of Pakistan, Azerbaijan, and OIC member states.
2. Traditional knowledge systems and pharmacological validation.
3. Botanical extract formulations for dermatology and cosmetics.
4. Scientific research and innovation in herbal product development.
5. Pakistan, Azerbaijan and OIC member states R&D collaboration and commercialization pathways.

Target Beneficiaries:

•     Researchers and scientists in the field of botany, pharmacognosy, and natural products.

•     Faculty members and postgraduate students from relevant disciplines.

•     Industry professionals in herbal medicine and cosmetic formulation.

•     Policymakers and R&D stakeholders from OIC countries.

Speakers & Experts from:

• Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences.
• International speakers from Iran, Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

PARTICIPANTS:

• Registration Link: Click Here
• Physically only for Islamabad/Rawalpindi residents.
• Virtual: Open for all OIC members states & other countries.
• Certificates will be provided to all participants-80% of attendance is necessary for certificates.

Highlights:

• Inaugural session with senior Scientists from Pakistan and Azerbaijan.
• Scientific presentations and expert talks.
• Certificate of participation for attendees.

Limited Seats Available – Pre-registration Required
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 Date: 20^th August 2026
Time: 2:00pm-3:30pm

Background:

Rapid urbanization and climate change are reshaping cities across the world, particularly in OIC Member States where growing populations continue to place increasing pressure on infrastructure, natural resources, and essential public services. Rising greenhouse gas emissions, unsustainable construction practices, urban heat, flooding, air pollution, and declining green spaces have made climate resilience a priority for sustainable urban development.

To address these challenges, OIC-COMSTECH, under the Forum on Environment and Ecosystem Restoration (CFEER), is organizing an online seminar on “Building Climate Resilient Smart Cities for a Sustainable Future.” The seminar will bring together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and students to explore innovative strategies, digital technologies, and collaborative approaches for developing smarter, more inclusive, and climate-resilient cities across OIC Member and Observer States.

Objectives

• To promote integrated approaches for developing climate-resilient and sustainable smart cities.
• To strengthen the link between scientific research, technology, and urban policymaking.
• To share practical strategies for sustainable urban infrastructure, mobility, energy management, and climate adaptation.

Expected Outcomes

• Enhanced understanding of climate-resilient urban planning and smart city solutions.
• Improved collaboration between researchers, policymakers, and practitioners on sustainable urban development.
• Identification of practical and innovative approaches for building inclusive, resilient, and environmentally sustainable cities across OIC Member States.

Who Can Apply:

Researchers, faculty members, policymakers, urban planners, professionals, development practitioners, postgraduate students, and representatives of government agencies, universities, research institutions, and relevant organizations from OIC Member and Observer States are encouraged to apply.

Registration:
For Participation, please register at: Click Here

Contact details:

For any queries, please feel free to contact:

Aneela Aziz
Internee
OIC – COMSTECH Secretariat     
Email: aneelaaziz19@gmail.com