Graduate School of Public Policy
Graduate School of Public Policy
Graduate School of Public Policy
SDSN Kazakhstan
UN SDSN
The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) works under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General to mobilize the world’s universities, think tanks, and national laboratories for action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement.
Spanning six continents, the SDSN network comprises over 1,800 member institutions, most of which are universities, coordinated by 59 National and Regional Networks. The purpose of a National or Regional SDSN is to mobilize universities, research centers, civil society organizations, business, and other knowledge centers around practical problem solving for sustainable development. The SDSN offices are located in New York, Paris, and Kuala Lumpur.
SDSN works towards supporting sustainable development in three main areas:
1. Localizing and mobilizing support for the SDGs, including supporting governments in understanding and addressing the challenges of sustainable development;
2. Promoting high-quality education and research collaboration for sustainable development;
3. Vetting and launching solution initiatives, including supporting the preparation of long-term pathways.
The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) works under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General to mobilize the world’s universities, think tanks, and national laboratories for action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement.
Spanning six continents, the SDSN network comprises over 1,800 member institutions, most of which are universities, coordinated by 59 National and Regional Networks. The purpose of a National or Regional SDSN is to mobilize universities, research centers, civil society organizations, business, and other knowledge centers around practical problem solving for sustainable development. The SDSN offices are located in New York, Paris, and Kuala Lumpur.
SDSN works towards supporting sustainable development in three main areas:
1. Localizing and mobilizing support for the SDGs, including supporting governments in understanding and addressing the challenges of sustainable development;
2. Promoting high-quality education and research collaboration for sustainable development;
3. Vetting and launching solution initiatives, including supporting the preparation of long-term pathways.
SDSN Kazakhstan
Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Kazakhstan, hosted by Nazarbayev University is a national network under SDSN established on June 8, 2022, and currently comprising of 27 member institutions. The network focuses on conducting research that will support the development of sustainable pathways in Kazakhstan.
Apart from research, our activities include teaching, raising public awareness, developing policy recommendations, and research collaborations to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). We are an integral part of Nazarbayev University’s Graduate School of Public Policy (NU GSPP).
Learn more about SDSN Kazakhstan on our website: https://sdsnkz.nu.edu.kz/
Stay tuned for our news posts: https://sdsnkz.nu.edu.kz/news
To receive our bi-monthly news digests, please contact sdsn@nu.edu.kz
Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Kazakhstan, hosted by Nazarbayev University is a national network under SDSN established on June 8, 2022, and currently comprising of 27 member institutions. The network focuses on conducting research that will support the development of sustainable pathways in Kazakhstan.
Apart from research, our activities include teaching, raising public awareness, developing policy recommendations, and research collaborations to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). We are an integral part of Nazarbayev University’s Graduate School of Public Policy (NU GSPP).
Learn more about SDSN Kazakhstan on our website: https://sdsnkz.nu.edu.kz/
Stay tuned for our news posts: https://sdsnkz.nu.edu.kz/news
To receive our bi-monthly news digests, please contact sdsn@nu.edu.kz
Our Mission and Priority Areas
The mission of SDSN Kazakhstan is to:
1) Promote practical solutions for the development of long-term sustainable pathways in Kazakhstan,
2) Support high-quality education and research collaboration on SDGs in Kazakhstan,
3) Suggest applied research and policy initiatives for better addressing the challenges of sustainable development in Kazakhstan.
Our thematic priorities of are shaped by the local context, stakeholder consultations, and prevailing challenges and opportunities in the country:
· Land, Water, and Communities (SDG 9, 12)
· Energy and Climate (SDG 7, 13)
· Education and partnership (SDG 4, 10, 17)
SDSN Kazakhstan currently comprises 27 members across Kazakhstan, consisting of 21 universities, 1 research institute, 3 NGOs, and 1 institute affiliated with international organizations.
Explore our network members’ profiles: https://sdsnkz.nu.edu.kz/network_members
The mission of SDSN Kazakhstan is to:
1) Promote practical solutions for the development of long-term sustainable pathways in Kazakhstan,
2) Support high-quality education and research collaboration on SDGs in Kazakhstan,
3) Suggest applied research and policy initiatives for better addressing the challenges of sustainable development in Kazakhstan.
Our thematic priorities of are shaped by the local context, stakeholder consultations, and prevailing challenges and opportunities in the country:
· Land, Water, and Communities (SDG 9, 12)
· Energy and Climate (SDG 7, 13)
· Education and partnership (SDG 4, 10, 17)
SDSN Kazakhstan currently comprises 27 members across Kazakhstan, consisting of 21 universities, 1 research institute, 3 NGOs, and 1 institute affiliated with international organizations.
Explore our network members’ profiles: https://sdsnkz.nu.edu.kz/network_members
Our Projects
Since its establishment in 2022, SDSN Kazakhstan implemented various research projects based on its priority areas:
Since its establishment in 2022, SDSN Kazakhstan implemented various research projects based on its priority areas:
- SDG NEXUS NETWORK (SDGNN)
- SDG Barometer Project
- Clean Energy and Innovation Policy in Kazakhstan (Phase 1)
- Clean Energy and Innovation Policy in Kazakhstan (Phase 2)
- Sustainability Education and Higher Educational Institutions in Kazakhstan
- Anchor Schools
Our Annual Conferences
Annually, SDSN Kazakhstan hosts research conferences dedicated to sustainable development topics.
The 1st SDSN Kazakhstan Conference on Sustainable Development Goals in Central Asia took place at Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Public Policy on May 30, 2023.
It was a one-day conference comprising 6 Panel Sessions including 19 conference speakers. The overall registered number of attendees for the conference panels is 356 (225 in-person, 131 online) – which indicates genuine public interest in the themes of the conference.
The 2nd SDSN Kazakhstan Conference on "Localisation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across sectors in Central Asia" was held at Nazarbayev University on May 13-14, 2024. The conference brought together government officials, the academic community, international organizations, and civil society to discuss the latest developments and challenges in SDG localization and implementation both at national and sub-national levels across a variety of sectors such as education, public health, energy, public administration, environmental protection agencies, non-governmental sector, and others.
3rd SDSN Kazakhstan Conference - "Partnership and Collaboration for a Sustainable Future."
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 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
Annually, SDSN Kazakhstan hosts research conferences dedicated to sustainable development topics.
The 1st SDSN Kazakhstan Conference on Sustainable Development Goals in Central Asia took place at Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Public Policy on May 30, 2023.
It was a one-day conference comprising 6 Panel Sessions including 19 conference speakers. The overall registered number of attendees for the conference panels is 356 (225 in-person, 131 online) – which indicates genuine public interest in the themes of the conference.
The 2nd SDSN Kazakhstan Conference on "Localisation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across sectors in Central Asia" was held at Nazarbayev University on May 13-14, 2024. The conference brought together government officials, the academic community, international organizations, and civil society to discuss the latest developments and challenges in SDG localization and implementation both at national and sub-national levels across a variety of sectors such as education, public health, energy, public administration, environmental protection agencies, non-governmental sector, and others.
3rd SDSN Kazakhstan Conference - "Partnership and Collaboration for a Sustainable Future."
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 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