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Sustainable development of KATRU

The Sustainable Development Goals are a universal call for action to eradicate poverty, protect our planet, improve the quality of life and improve prospects for all people around the world.

17 Goals were adopted by all UN Member States in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which formulated a 15—year plan to achieve them.

Kazakhstan, as a country that has committed itself to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is actively working in all directions and is ready to contribute to the successful achievement of global goals.

S.Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical Research University integrating the principles of sustainable development into its activities, is committed to 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

S.SEIFULLIN KAZAKH AGROTECHNICAL RESEARCH UNIVERSITY REPORT ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS – 2023

Strategy "Net Zero"
ACTION PLAN TO REDUCE CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS BY 2050

Steps to develop an action plan to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 2050,

taking into account the GHG protocol

Stage

Description of the work stage

executor

Implementation date/term

Note

1

Step one:

Prepare to develop a plan to reduce carbon dioxide. Leadership and teamwork

The university administration must develop a step-by-step action plan to reduce carbon dioxide

The plan will be developed by the faculty of  Faculty of Forestry, Wildlife and EnvironmentS and external specialists with a GHG certificate

4th quarter 2023 - 1st quarter 2024

 

2

Step two: Inventory and collection of initial data

Inventory and analysis of current energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions;

Developing growth forecasts for university-owned facilities and underlying energy demand and greenhouse gas emissions;

Determine options and costs for various levels of energy efficiency in all university-related buildings, demand side energy savings at our existing facilities

Invited experts with GHG certificates

2nd quarter 2024 - 1st quarter 2026

 

3

Step three: Selection of methodology and carbon tools

Consideration of techniques for reduction, savings, offsets and other aspects of carbon tools most suitable for our university and the objects included in it

Invited experts with GHG certificates

2nd quarter 2029 - 2nd quarter 2030

 

4

Step four. Creating a comprehensive energy and climate model

This phase will develop a comprehensive energy and climate model with all viable options for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, allowing for detailed comparison and prioritization of options. Searches for alternative energy sources

Invited experts with GHG certificates

3rd quarter 2026 - 1st quarter 2029

 

5

Step Five: recommendations and implementation.

At this stage, an internal assessment of the energy and climate plan will be carried out, as well as an external analysis, to provide expert assessment of the Plan.

Invited experts with GHG certificates

3-4 quarter 2030

 

6

Step six: Developing a Risk Management System

At this stage, a risk management system will be developed taking into account environmental, social and governance factors in the organization.

Invited specialists with GHG certificates

1st quarter 2031 - 4th quarter 2040

 

7

Step seven: Develop a waste management system

At this stage, a waste management system will be developed

Invited specialists with GHG certificates

1st quarter 2041 - 4th quarter 2050

 

 

 

 

 
Regulations on assessment of literacy and knowledge in the field of sustainable development
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT POLICY OF S.SEIFULLIN KAZAKH AGROTECHNICAL RESEARCH UNIVERSITY
SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT, INVESTMENT, FINANCING AND DONATION POLICIES
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY RESEARCH CENTER

Environmental sustainability research centre (ESRC) is a structural research unit that organizes and coordinates the development of fundamental and applied research in the field of green technologies, environmentally sustainable and low-carbon development, including in the agricultural sector.

The purpose of the ESRC is:

- determination of priorities for the development of the main directions of fundamental and applied research;

- search for optimal solutions to problems of integration of science and practice; 

- development of recommendations for coordinating the activities of the "Center" together with universities and research institutes engaged in research in this area, as well as cooperation with scientific organizations in the formation of scientific programs carried out within the framework of state funding and at the expense of contractual research;

- organizes and coordinates implementation work, takes an active part in the commercialization of scientific developments.

In its activities , ESRC solves the following tasks:

- organization and development of scientific projects with participation in EOM competitions for grant and program-targeted funding in priority areas of fundamental and applied research;

- implementation of national and international projects;

- formation of creative teams from among the leading scientists of departments and related scientific organizations with the involvement of students, undergraduates and doctoral students;

- participation in the formation of programs and methods of scientific research in the field of environmentally sustainable development and monitoring their implementation;

- active involvement of students, graduates of master's and doctoral studies in the implementation of ongoing research after graduation in order to strengthen the human potential of ESRC;

- ensuring integration with scientific institutions and universities of the republic and foreign countries;

- assistance in the promotion of advanced scientific achievements and the introduction of the results of scientific research into the national economy, and the educational process;

- organization of scientific and industrial conferences, seminars, meetings, provision of consulting services, training and retraining of personnel in the field of environmentally sustainable and low-carbon development.

Head of the Environmental Sustainability Research Center - Bakhov Zh.K.

 
CENTER FOR INCLUSIVE SUPPORT

The purpose of the Center is to support inclusive education in KATRU  by improving the quality of learning conditions for students belonging to the target group.

The Center's activities are implemented in the following areas:

Career guidance work with applicants from among the contingent of the Center;

Promotion of employment and support of University graduates from among the contingent of the Center;

Promoting the creation of a barrier-free architectural environment;

Development of inclusive volunteer practices;

Organization and conduct of scientific research on inclusive culture;

Development and publication of materials on the development of inclusive culture in society;

Organizing and conducting events for the development of inclusive practices;

Coordination of the activities of the structural units of the University in the field of training and support of the contingent of the Center;

Assistance in improving the competence of the staff of the department and informing and instructing them in the implementation of inclusive education and work with persons with disabilities;

Implementation of organizational-pedagogical, psychological-pedagogical and assistive support of the educational process of students from among the contingent of the Center;

Providing advisory, methodological assistance and technical support to the structural units of the university, scientific, pedagogical and other categories of employees to work with persons with disabilities and HIA of various nosologies; advising on the preparation of alternative forms of teaching materials;

Creation and accounting of a database of graduates with disabilities and HIA, as well as students from among orphans and persons from among orphans and left without parental care;

Creation and implementation of a model of inclusive accompanied temporary residence for students with disabilities and HIA (living in university dormitories).

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION POLICY