Sustainable Development

Karaganda Industrial University is committed to the principles of sustainable development and actively works towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Sustainable Development Goals are a call to action from all countries — poor, rich and middle-income — to promote prosperity while protecting the planet. In September 2015, Kazakhstan signed the SDGs at the 70th UN General Assembly. The SDGs are a comprehensive universal set of goals and indicators until 2030, aimed at improving the quality of life of citizens, socio-economic development and environmental sustainability. The structure includes 17 goals, 169 targets and 242 indicators.

Center for Sustainable Development and Green Technologies

Since November 2025, the Center for Sustainable Technologies and Green Development (GDC) has been operating at KarIU. The Center was established to promote the principles of sustainable development, green economy and ESG approaches in education, science and practice. GDC serves as a platform for cooperation between universities, businesses, government and public organizations of Central Asian and EU countries. The Center's activities are aimed at developing educational programs, environmental initiatives and raising environmental awareness in society.

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