CAPS Unlock is an independent think tank based in Almaty,
Kazakhstan – dedicated to advancing policy solutions for Central Asia’s
most pressing challenges.
These cards amplify the voices of young people across the region.
Their art and words reveal a stark truth: climate change and
ecological collapse threaten water, energy, food, biodiversity –
and ultimately, human survival. These crises transcend national
borders – they demand collaborative action and systemic
change.
Education is an essential part of the solution: CAPS Unlock calls
for mandatory and integrated climate and ecology education to equip
the next generation with the knowledge, skills, and determination
to restore ecosystems, safeguard the environment, and build
societies that thrive in balance with nature.
The message from Central Asia’s youth is clear: life on Earth will
either flourish together – or perish together. The time to act
is now.
