On May 16, 2025, the 3rd SDSN Kazakhstan Conference was held at SDU University, under the theme “Partnership and Cooperation in Building Sustainability and Sustainable Development.”
The primary goal of the conference was to strengthen cross-sectoral collaboration between academia, government agencies, international organizations, and civil society in advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The event provided a platform to discuss critical global and regional challenges in education, healthcare, economic development, environmental protection, and social justice.
The primary goal of the conference was to strengthen cross-sectoral collaboration between academia, government agencies, international organizations, and civil society in advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The event provided a platform to discuss critical global and regional challenges in education, healthcare, economic development, environmental protection, and social justice.
The SDGs represent a global agenda of 17 goals and 169 targets, aimed at eradicating poverty, promoting environmental sustainability, ensuring quality education and gender equality, and fostering a just society—all to be achieved by 2030. This annual conference serves as a regional platform to explore practical pathways for SDG implementation in Kazakhstan and Central Asia.
The program included two main sessions and several parallel sessions, featuring experts and researchers from Germany, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan. Key topics discussed included:
The program included two main sessions and several parallel sessions, featuring experts and researchers from Germany, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan. Key topics discussed included:
- SDG implementation strategies and global partnerships
- Education and technology for sustainable development
- Digital finance, inclusive economic growth, and sustainable communities
- Policy, governance, and long-term development strategies
Participants emphasized the importance of effective coordination among state institutions, academia, and NGOs, and highlighted the need for high-quality data to monitor SDG progress and evaluate reform effectiveness. The conference also underlined the critical role of universities in raising awareness among youth on sustainable development.
As part of the event, attendees toured the SDU University campus, gaining insight into its facilities and infrastructure.
SDSN Kazakhstan extends sincere thanks to all participants for their active engagement and to SDU University, the key partner, for the excellent organization and warm hospitality. The SDSN Kazakhstan Conference has firmly established itself as an annual forum for meaningful dialogue and knowledge exchange on advancing sustainable development in Kazakhstan and the broader Central Asian region.
As part of the event, attendees toured the SDU University campus, gaining insight into its facilities and infrastructure.
SDSN Kazakhstan extends sincere thanks to all participants for their active engagement and to SDU University, the key partner, for the excellent organization and warm hospitality. The SDSN Kazakhstan Conference has firmly established itself as an annual forum for meaningful dialogue and knowledge exchange on advancing sustainable development in Kazakhstan and the broader Central Asian region.
