Life on Land
Protecting, restoring and promoting the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems. KazUTB regards this goal as part of the university’s educational, research and partnership agenda within the context of Agenda 2030.
KazUTB and Goal 15
Protecting and restoring terrestrial ecosystems and promoting their sustainable use. KazUTB scientists monitor soil pollution and implement programs to reduce the anthropogenic impact on the ecosystems of Central and Western Kazakhstan.
Research activity on Goal 15
Monitoring of soil pollution in Central and Western Kazakhstan, and development of measures to remediate and reduce heavy metal content
The project aims at a comprehensive assessment of the ecological state of the soil cover and the development of scientifically grounded solutions to reduce the level of anthropogenic pollution. Dynamic monitoring is planned for 2025–2027, with the construction of predictive models of changes in pollution levels and the development of phytoremediation and biological remediation methods.
University activities
Research Internship in Berlin on "Green Technologies"
Associate Professor Nurgul Sagievna Mamytova and Assistant Professor Kuralai Aitzhanovna Mukanova completed a 6-month internship at Humboldt University (Berlin) on the topic "Green Technologies and Sustainable Development" under the "Internship of 500 Scholars" programme. The experience gained is applied in the university's research and educational activities.
Policies and reports
The university’s role in the global agenda
The university environment connects education, research and practice. For KazUTB, Goal 15 (“Life on Land”) is a working framework that helps align academic activity with current social, economic and environmental challenges.
Other Sustainable Development Goals
No Poverty
Eradicating poverty everywhere in all its forms.
Zero Hunger
Ending hunger, achieving food security and improving nutrition.
Good Health and Well-being
Ensuring healthy lives and well-being for all.
Quality Education
Ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education.