«Accelerating the SDGs: Science, Partnerships and Action»
AlmaU, Almaty
22-23 October, 2026
Format: Hybrid (in-person and online);
Languages: English, Kazakh and Russian;
Audience: academia, government, business, international organizations, civil society and youth.
About the conference
In 2015, the United Nations Member States adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, establishing a shared global framework for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). While progress has been made in several areas, the current pace of implementation remains insufficient to achieve most of the SDGs by 2030.
The international conference "Accelerating the SDGs: Science, Partnerships and Action" is designed to serve as a global platform for the exchange of scientific knowledge, the presentation of innovative solutions, the development of strategic partnerships, and the promotion of practical initiatives that can accelerate progress towards the SDGs in Kazakhstan and Central Asia.
The conference will bring together representatives of government, universities, research institutions, international organizations, the private sector, youth, and civil society to foster dialogue, strengthen collaboration, and advance evidence-based solutions for sustainable development.
Important Dates
Posting the Call for Papers: 05 August 2026
Deadline for the submission of abstracts: 15 September 2026
Deadline for the notification of acceptance: 15 working days
Conference final programme: 20 October 2026
Conference sessions: 22-23 Ocrober 2026
Addressing Resource Scarcity through Science, Policy and Innovation: Water security; Sustainable natural resource management; Climate change; Climate adaptation and resilience; Clean energy and the energy transition; Circular economy and sustainable production; Scientific and technological innovation; Environmental policy
Health, Well-being and Resilient Communities: Health and well-being; Environmental determinants of health and air quality; Sustainable cities and communities; Climate resilience; Inclusivity and social resilience; Access to essential services and safe urban environments
Sustainable Solutions: Partnerships, Innovation and Action: ESG and responsible governance; Sustainable finance and partnerships; The role of business in achieving the SDGs; Artificial intelligence and digital solutions; Responsible consumption and sustainable business models; Scaling up sustainable solutions
Youth Action and Climate Education: Youth leadership and student research; Youth-led projects and the SDG Challenge; Climate Fresk and climate education; Youth Declaration and youth engagement in SDG implementation
Submission guiedline
Presentation Preferences
Authors may indicate their preferred presentation format during submission: Oral presentation; panel presentation; poster presentation; Youth Research Showcase; Publication only; No preference
sdcenter@almau.edu.kz
Zhaniya Khabidullina, Director of the Center for Sustainable Development, AlmaU, zh.khaibullina@almau.edu.kz
Dariga Urzhanova, Analytics manager of the Center for Sustainable Development, d.urzhanova@almau.edu.kz
