GreenMetric representatives hold informational meeting with universities
Press release
On August 22, 2025, an online seminar was held with Kazakhstani universities on the topic of sustainable development within the framework of the UI GreenMetric international ranking .
The event reviewed the UI GreenMetric methodology, with representatives UI GreenMetric representatives shared best practices and discussed the challenges and
opportunities of sustainable development for universities in general, as well as the completion of forms and deadlines for submitting documentation to participate in the ranking. Through knowledge sharing and collaboration, UI GreenMetric aims to stimulate effective sustainable development initiatives in higher education institutions around the world.
In the context of global environmental and social challenges, the integration of sustainable development principles at universities is becoming critically important.
The concept of ESG and SDGs based on a sustainable university implies responsibility for the future. This means that it is important to:
use natural resources rationally;
reduce the risk of species extinction;
promote gender equality;
combat climate change, poverty, and hunger.
The meeting took place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Almaty time on August 22, 2025, in an online format.