Interregional Academy of Personnel Management (IAPM) actively promotes water conservation within the wider community by collaborating with national and international partners to develop and implement sustainable global solutions. These collaborations involve partnerships with universities, research institutions, and private sector organizations.
This initiative is part of IAPM’s broader commitment to addressing the global water crisis, a challenge that is becoming increasingly urgent due to climate change and population growth.
The IAPM Water Initiatives represent an interdisciplinary research program at the Interregional Academy of Personnel Management, dedicated to tackling global water issues through innovation, research, and cross-sector collaboration. Below are some of the key projects and activities included in this program:
Development of Renewable Energy Sources: Impact on Sustainability and the Environment
Development of Neural Network Control and Software for Dispatching Water Distribution for Irrigation
In 2023–2024, the young environmentalists of the Interregional Academy of Personnel Management (IAPM) undertook an in-depth study of the current condition of reservoirs in the Yagotyn area, which has become critical and is approaching an environmental disaster. The degradation of these reservoirs is primarily due to the lack of regular silt removal, insufficient funding from local budgets and government agencies, and the negligent attitude of private leaseholders toward natural resources.
The group’s work focused on two major reservoirs — Lakes Velykyi and Malyi Supii. For many years, these lakes have not received the necessary maintenance such as dredging or silt removal, which has severely impacted their ecological balance. Instead of systematic care, the lakes were leased to private companies that exploited the water resources through unsustainable and destructive methods.
Private tenants often completely drained the lakes through sluices to simplify fish harvesting. Such practices led to grave environmental consequences, including the siltation of natural springs, a sharp decline in water levels, and the massive death of fish, crayfish, and fry. These processes caused a dramatic drop in groundwater levels across the Yagotyn and Zguriv districts, directly affecting the daily lives of local residents.
The young ecologists of IAPM also identified additional factors contributing to the drying of Lakes Velykyi and Malyi Supii. One of the key causes is the blocking of upstream water inflows in the so-called Cherkasy Pond by private leaseholders. Combined with uncontrolled deforestation and the effects of climate change, this has further worsened the environmental situation in the region.
Members of the Young Naturalists Environmental Club expressed their determination to take concrete action to improve the condition of the reservoirs in the Yagotyn district. They plan to cooperate with local authorities, environmental activists, and NGOs to develop a comprehensive strategy for preserving the region’s water resources.
The Young Naturalists Club offers pupils and students an opportunity not only to study environmental issues but also to actively engage in responsible and sustainable water management within the wider community. Under the guidance of Associate Professor Tamara Chornoshtan, young participants acquire skills in environmental analysis, project planning, and leadership—enabling them to implement meaningful ecological initiatives in their communities.
The group also conducts regular training sessions and field trips to environmentally affected areas, as well as designs projects and campaigns aimed at improving the local ecosystem. The purpose of these activities is not only to preserve the water resources of the Yagotyn district but also to foster environmental awareness and a sense of responsibility toward nature among the younger generation.
The work of the IAPM’s “Young Naturalists” Environmental Club serves as a vivid example of how youth engagement can effectively contribute to addressing environmental challenges and promoting conscious water usage within the wider community.
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In 2024, students and research staff of the Interregional Academy of Personnel Management (IAPM), together with employees of the Yagotyn City Council Administration in the Kyiv region, conducted a joint study addressing the problems of water extraction and water conservation infrastructure in the city of Yagotyn.
During the visit, participants examined the drinking water system in detail, focusing on processes such as the purification of water from excessive metals (particularly ferric ions), water extraction from a depth of 103 meters, and chlorination using table salt. The modern laboratory performing multi-level water quality analysis made a particularly strong impression on the participants.
Based on the collected data and IAPM’s research findings, experts in sustainable water management organized a training seminar on November 28, 2024, titled “Living Water.” The seminar brought together ecologists, representatives of local authorities, and community members to discuss practical approaches for improving conscious and sustainable water usage across the Yagotyn community.
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