Cultural heritage assets in Central Asia – interdisciplinary approach to the complex problem of environmental risk assessment

Uzbekistan owns more than 7, 500 Cultural Heritage (CH) assets and the Republic of Tajikistan has registered a total of 2020 historical and cultural monuments including more than 300 architectural and more than 1000 archaeological sites. Several CH assets have been destroyed from constant negative influence of natural and man-made hazards. The governments have made considerable efforts to comply with its obligations under the UNESCO 1972 Convention. Both territories have a number of concepts for the preservation of architectural heritage. Whereas there is a lack of qualified engineers as well as review and consideration of international developments as well as international practice adoptable to Central Asia CH. This paper presents the findings of the partner’s investigations as well as the concept and objectives for the development of a master’s course in Cultural Heritage Conservation in Central Asia within Erasmus+CBHE project with focus on environmental risk assessment and mitigation (hydrogeology, climate changes, seismic action, etc.) on structures and natural places, documentation and monitoring strategies of structures and landscapes, restoration and conservation strategies and others.