SDG Olympiad
For eight years, the Kazakh-German University (DKU), with the support of partners, has organized an annual Olympiad among students from Central Asian countries. Initially, the focus was on Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), helping to build the capacity of future professionals representing the region.
Starting from 2020, the University has expanded the Olympiad's theme and organizes it within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) developed by the United Nations. In 2015, 17 goals were set by all member states: to eradicate poverty, protect our planet, improve the quality of life and enhance the prospects for all people around the world.
Starting in 2023, the Olympiad is organized in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) as part of the global initiative GO4SDGs - Global Opportunities for Sustainable Development Goals, and to promote the transition to sustainable lifestyles among young people both inside and outside universities in countries in the Europe and Central Asia.
The 2024 Olympiad was held from April 16 to May 30 for the countries of Central Asia, Afghanistan and Mongolia. 312 people from 7 countries took part in the Olympiad.
Project partners:
Republic of Kazakhstan: Kazakh-German University (DKU);
Kyrgyz Republic: Kyrgyz National Agrarian University named after K. I. Skryabin;
Republic of Uzbekistan: "Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers (TIIAME)" National Research University;
Republic of Tajikistan: Tajik Agrarian University named S. Shotemur;
Turkmenistan: Turkmen Agricultural University named after S. Niyazov;
Afghanistan: Kabul Polytechnic University;
Mongolia: German-Mongolian Institute for Resources and Technology (GMIT);
other higher educational institutions determined by the executive authorities of the countries of Central Asia; Global Water Partnership in Central Asia, UNICEF.
The Olympiad was held in two stages:
the first stage (national) was carried out separately in all countries of Central Asia, Afghanistan and Mongolia by partner universities of the Kazakh-German University (DKU);
the second stage (regional) was held for the winners of the national stages. The winners of the regional stage were 7 people from 7 countries participating in the Olympiad.
The winners will take part in events of the Kazakh-German University, including special educational trips, seminars and trainings on sustainable development.
