SDG 13. Climate Action
Satbayev University consistently builds an institutional contribution to achieving SDG 13 through the development of climate policy, climate risk assessment, and systematic greenhouse gas emissions accounting. The university has prepared a draft Climate Strategy for 2026–2030, focused on the development of climate governance, ESG integration, energy efficiency, climate reporting, and phased decarbonization. Additionally, an assessment of physical and transitional climate risks has been conducted using international TCFD approaches, which showed that under the most likely scenarios, risks for the university are generally manageable and primarily require systematic infrastructure adaptation.
What does this mean for Satbayev University
The preparation of a strategy for 2026–2030, conducting risk analysis using the TCFD approach, and GHG Protocol emissions inventory show that the university is consistently building climate governance, integrating sustainability, adaptation, and decarbonization issues into its institutional practice.
Sustainable environment
A pilot climate risk assessment, conducted using TCFD logic, showed that under the baseline SSP2-4.5 scenario, risks for the university are generally manageable, and the main strategic focus can be directed toward "smart" infrastructure adaptation. In parallel, the university is already building an emissions accounting system under operational control for categories 1, 2, and 3, covering 52 real estate properties and 5 units of its own transport. This shows that Satbayev University views the climate agenda as part of a sustainable university environment and long-term institutional development.
Research
Satbayev University contributes to SDG 13 through a research agenda related to climate adaptation, emissions reduction, sustainable natural resource management, environmental safety, and low-carbon transition. Within the logic of its climate strategy, the university links its mission to developing engineering and scientific solutions for a just energy transition and sustainable development. The science portal features a project on adaptive zoning of territories under climate dynamics, aimed at modeling and supporting decision-making in environmental and food security. This example shows that the university views climate change as a factor affecting territorial planning, agrosystems, and regional resilience.
"Development of intelligent technology and digital platform for adaptive zoning of territories under climate dynamics" Climate Change StrategyEducation
The university’s contribution to SDG 13 through education is manifested in the integration of the climate and ESG agenda into the educational process, training programs, and professional development systems. The university develops courses on sustainable development and ESG for bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs, while specialized programs include climate processes, adaptation strategies, environmental monitoring, and natural resource management. The page for the Environmental Sciences program explicitly mentions the study of climate processes and adaptation strategies for sustainable development. This approach helps build the competencies necessary for decarbonization, climate adaptation, and sustainable development in Kazakhstan.
Education for Sustainable Development and SulitestAdditionally, the university develops climate education through professional development and educational formats.
