In a historic milestone for Kazakhstan, the country's first-ever Center for Sustainable Development officially opened its doors at Satbayev University on September 6 in Almaty. This groundbreaking initiative, marked by an international round table event "United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): Principles of Environmental Safety," aims to catalyze research efforts, unite the ecological community, and advance practical solutions to global environmental challenges.
The opening ceremony, hosted by Satbayev University, served as a platform for fostering collaboration and accelerating research endeavors dedicated to addressing pressing global environmental concerns. Notably, this event was also instrumental in launching the university's sustainable development strategy, designed to tackle critical issues outlined in the President's state-of-the-nation address, particularly focusing on water security and education quality within Kazakhstan.
As a prominent participant in the United Nations Global Compact, Satbayev University is uniquely positioned to pursue the 17 SDGs at both the national and global levels. These goals encompass a wide range of objectives, including eradicating poverty and hunger, ensuring good health and well-being, promoting quality education, striving for gender equality, and advancing clean water and sanitation, among others.
The Center for Sustainable Development's establishment signifies Kazakhstan's commitment to driving positive change by harnessing innovative technologies and methods. Its primary mission is to mitigate humanity's adverse environmental impact, raise awareness about sustainable development challenges, and offer practical solutions to address them.
The opening of this pioneering center received widespread acclaim from participants who recognized its pivotal role in fostering economic growth and improving the living conditions of society. In a notable gesture of support, Dauren Sabdenov, a business partner of the university, generously donated two Honda first-generation electric crossover cars to bolster the institution's green initiatives.
Meiram Begentayev, Rector of Satbayev University, emphasized the importance of collective efforts towards achieving a shared sustainable future.
"We will collaborate to find ways to solve problems that affect each of us in one way or another," he declared, reflecting the university's commitment to the cause.
The prestigious event witnessed the presence of distinguished figures, including Gulzat Kobenova, Chairperson of the Committee on Control in Education and Science; Michaela Friberg-Storey, UN Resident Coordinator for Kazakhstan; Vlastimil Samek, representative of the UN Global Communications Department; Dinara Seijaparova, UN Global Compact Coordinator in Kazakhstan; Almasha Arenova, Head of the Political Cooperation Department of the Kazakh Foreign Ministry; Assel Nurbekova, Programme Analyst of the Energy and Environment Department at the UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Kazakhstan; Zhang Wei, Chinese Consul General in Almaty, and other notable attendees.
The inauguration of Kazakhstan's first Center for Sustainable Development heralds a new era of environmental consciousness and collaborative action in the nation, as it endeavors to play a leading role in global sustainability efforts. This groundbreaking institution is poised to make significant contributions towards achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals and fostering a more environmentally responsible and prosperous future.
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