International seminar titled «ESG: Environmental Aspect»

From September 9 to 12, 2025, an International seminar titled «ESG: Environmental Aspect» was held in Astana at the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan as part of the Erasmus+ CBHE ESGCA project. The seminar focused on the environmental aspects of sustainable development and the integration of ESG principles into educational programs and business practices. Representatives from universities and partners from 8 countries participated: Kazakhstan, Italy, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Romania, and Slovakia.

At this important forum, representatives of Kokshetau University named after Sh. Ualikhanov — Associate Professor of the Department of Mining, Construction, and Ecology, Anuarbek Ayazbayevich Kakabayev, and the local coordinator of the ESGCA project, Zhuldyz Sairanovna Utegenova — took part in discussions on key seminar topics including climate change, carbon footprint, natural resource management, and sustainable development.

Leading European experts also spoke at the international seminar, sharing advanced methods for assessing corporate sustainability and environmental responsibility, as well as presenting international standards and successful examples of implementing “green” business models. This project aims to modernize environmental education in the region and promote effective cooperation between universities, businesses, and government bodies.

The participation of our university representatives in the ESGCA project strengthens the university’s position as a center of competence in the field of environmental education and sustainable development. We are confident that the knowledge gained and the established international connections will enable us to implement advanced standards and train environmentally responsible specialists ready to build a sustainable future for our region.