12.12.2023 in Aktau, teachers of the Faculty of Geography and Environmental Management, UNESCO Chair for Sustainable Development, PhD Associate Professor B.E. Shimshikov and PhD Associate Professor G.A. Mukhanova held a working meeting with the head of the Department of Land Relations of the Mangystau region Kazhmukhanov Batyrbek Tolegenovich.During the conversation, the objectives of the megaproject on the topic were touched upon: BR21882122 "Sustainable development of natural, economic and socio-economic systems of the West Kazakhstan region in the context of green growth: comprehensive analysis, concept, forecast estimates and scenarios" and the state of the region's land resources. Kazhmukhanov B.T. expressed support for this project and readiness to provide assistance.