ㅤㅤSustainable Development at the Faculty of Engineering Technologies

ㅤㅤThe Faculty of Engineering Technologies at Kazakh National Agrarian Research University actively contributes to sustainable development by integrating educational, scientific, and practical approaches to address modern global challenges in alignment with the *Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)*

ㅤㅤThe main mission of the faculty is to prepare specialists capable of creating and implementing innovative solutions that adhere to the principles of environmental, social, and economic sustainability, supporting *SDG 4: Quality Education* and *SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure*.

Key areas of activity

ㅤㅤInnovative Technologies and Sustainable Production
ㅤㅤResearch and educational programs focus on developing technologies that minimize environmental impact (*SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production*). This includes energy-efficient processes, resource optimization, and recycling technologies.

ㅤㅤEnergy Sustainability and Renewable Energy Sources
ㅤㅤSpecial emphasis is placed on developing systems that reduce the carbon footprint (*SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy*). Research includes solar, wind energy, and innovative energy-saving systems.

ㅤㅤSustainable Agriculture and Agro-industrial Development
ㅤㅤThe development of precision farming technologies and resource monitoring aligns with *SDG 2: Zero Hunger*, enhancing agricultural sector productivity while reducing ecological impact.

ㅤㅤTechnologies for Food Security
ㅤㅤInnovations in processing, storage, and quality control of food products contribute to producing safe and high-quality goods, addressing *SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being*.

ㅤㅤEcological and Social Responsibility
ㅤㅤEco-oriented programs develop students' skills to solve sustainability challenges, supporting *SDG 13: Climate Action* and *SDG 15: Life on Land*.

ㅤㅤScientific and International Cooperation
ㅤㅤThe faculty actively participates in international projects, exchanging experiences with partners to implement best practices and enhance scientific achievements, supporting *SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals*.

ㅤㅤIntegrating SDGs into the Educational Process
ㅤㅤThe faculty seamlessly incorporates *Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)* into curricula, fostering a transformative learning environment. By embedding sustainability principles across disciplines, students gain hands-on experience tackling global challenges. This approach nurtures innovation, critical thinking, and eco-conscious leadership, empowering graduates to drive positive change and align their careers with the vision of a sustainable future.

ㅤㅤTraining professionals for a sustainable future
ㅤㅤStudents of the faculty become leaders of sustainable change, acquiring knowledge and skills to develop innovative solutions that contribute to creating a fairer world while supporting global goals. The integration of SDG principles and work on “green campus” at the faculty ensures the university’s contribution to a sustainable and green future!

Sustainable Development is a set of measures aimed at meeting current human needs while preserving the environment and resources, and therefore without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Sustainable Development emphasizes the need for a balance between economic growth, social development and environmental factors, recognizing the importance of preserving natural resources, biodiversity, and the equitable distribution of benefits within society.

The Sustainable Development Goals are 17 global goals adopted by the United Nations Organization in 2015, designed to achieve the principles of sustainable development in all its aspects by 2030.

The 17 United Nations Organization Sustainable Development Goals cover a wide range of priorities such as ending poverty, ending hunger, access to clean water and sanitation, ensuring quality education, gender equality, combating climate change, ensuring justice and equity, and much more.

At the United Nations Organization Sustainable Development Goals Summit, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted that the United Nations Organization Agenda 2030 is the only chance given to the current generation to build a prosperous future. The President also emphasized that achieving sustainable development goals is a national priority for Kazakhstan and that the principles of sustainable development have become the basis of the country's national strategies and programs.

The Sustainable Development Goals are designed to promote sustainable development through the integration of three components: social, economic and environmental. The close relationship between the three components of sustainable development is becoming especially relevant in modern conditions, when the serious consequences of climate change and the need to preserve limited natural resources and transition to a "green" economy are becoming obvious.

The Department of  Technology and Food Safety, supporting United Nations Organization programs in the field of sustainable development, annually develops and increases its contribution to achieving sustainable development goals through social, economic and environmental initiatives, builds its activities in accordance with the principles outlined in the goals of sustainable development, the key ones of which are: