On the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals at Turan University
The Sustainable Development Goals represent a universal call to action, spanning across countries, whether they are poor, rich, or medium-developed. They are aimed at enhancing the well-being and protection of our planet. States acknowledge that efforts to eradicate poverty must be undertaken in conjunction with initiatives to stimulate economic growth and address a range of issues in the realms of education, health, social protection, employment, as well as combat climate change and safeguard the environment.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) comprise a set of 17 interconnected objectives established in 2015 by the UN General Assembly as a “blueprint for achieving a better and more sustainable future for all.” These goals were designated in the General Assembly’s resolution titled “Agenda for the period up to 2030,” and they succeeded the Millennium Development Goals. The final document of the General Assembly, “Transforming our World: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,” encompasses 17 global goals and 169 associated tasks.
Turan University recognizes the significance of aligning our mission and values with the SDGs to make a positive impact on society and the environment. The university is committed to nurturing a culture of responsibility, sustainability, and innovation, ensuring that our students and community members acquire the knowledge and skills required to contribute to the transformation of our world.
At Turan University, education, research, and community engagement serve as potent tools for shaping a sustainable and prosperous future.
Turan University, through its educational and research endeavors, endeavors to embrace and incorporate the SDGs in pursuit of the following objectives:
University’s commitment to poverty eradication (SDG 1):
Turan University aims to help in the fight against poverty by developing various support programmes
Quality Education (SDG 4)
Turan University views quality education as a key way to overcome inequality, supports early childhood education and the aspirations of people to continue their education throughout their lives.
Gender Equality and Empowerment of All Women and Girls (SDG 5): Turan University promotes gender equality and empowers women and girls through various initiatives and programs.
Clean water and sanitation (SDG 6):
Turan University programs on availability and rational use of water resources and sanitation for all
Decent work and economic growth (SDG 8):
Turan university promotes sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
Industry, innovation, and infrastructure (SDG 6):
Turan University’s programs contribute to the development of sustainable infrastructure and promote innovation towards sustainable economic growth
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable (SDG 11):
Turan University is involved in ensuring the openness, security, resilience and environmental sustainability of cities and towns
University’s Aspiration to Combat Climate Change (SDG 13):
Turan University aims to help combat climate change by developing various programmes
Peace, justice and the powerful institutions (SDG 16):
University programs to build peaceful and open societies for sustainable development, to ensure access to justice for all and to build effective, accountable and participatory institutions at all levels
Strengthening the means to achieve sustainable development and activating the mechanisms of the global partnership for Sustainable Development (SDG 17): Turan University cooperates with various stakeholders to achieve the SDGs, contributing to the development of a culture of partnership and cooperation.
