Yessenov University · UN SDGs

Sustainable Development at Yessenov University

Yessenov University supports the United Nations 2030 Agenda and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals through education, research, campus operations and partnership with the Mangystau region.

International sustainability rankings

Yessenov University takes part in international rankings that assess universities’ contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals.

THE Impact Rankings

Times Higher Education ranking of universities’ contribution to the UN SDGs.

2025
2024
2023

UI GreenMetric World University Rankings

Ranking of campus sustainability and environmental policy.

2025
2024
2023

PDFSustainability Report 2022–2023

UI GreenMetric criteria

The six areas in which the university’s campus and activities are assessed.

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Setting and Infrastructure

Campus space, green areas and the infrastructure that supports a healthy learning environment.

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Energy and Climate Change

Energy efficiency of buildings, use of renewable energy and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

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Waste

Waste reduction, separate collection and recycling programmes on campus.

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Water

Water saving, reuse and responsible water management in an arid region.

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Transportation

Policies that reduce car use and support walking, cycling and green transport.

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Education and Research

Courses, research, student organisations and events related to sustainability.

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YU policies on sustainability

University policies and regulations that put the Sustainable Development Goals into practice.

National rankings

IQAA (NKAOKO) — overall ranking results

IQAA

Atameken — ranking indicators 2021–2024

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