The first Youth Forum "Innovative Solutions and Leadership in ESG and the UN SDGs"

Almaty Management University is pleased to welcome you to the First Youth Forum "Innovative Solutions and Leadership in ESG and UN SDGs" on December 2, 2022, organized by the Center for Sustainable Development & ESG AlmaU, dedicated to youth engagement in the UN SDGs and ESG commitment and implementation.

Involvement of active youth in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals is important for society facing the global challenges of the XXI century. In the era of global turbulence, the training of socially responsible ESG leaders of democratic Kazakhstan is a priority.

The forum's aim is to introduce the concept of the UN Sustainable Development Goals to the Almaty youth and to create a basis for the exchange of experience, scientific discoveries and research, the results of projects and joint development of new ideas. During this event, young people will get acquainted with the tools and mechanisms for solving social and environmental problems, gain the necessary knowledge and learn from experts in the corporate sector and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) on SDGs and ESG issues.

Mission of the Center for Sustainable Development & ESG AlmaU is to promote the sustainable development agenda, educate new ESG leaders and develop innovative solutions in the field of sustainable development of society, government and business. Creation of international partnerships between the Center for Sustainable Development & ESG AlmaU, UN agencies and the corporate sector to implement ambitious projects to achieve the SDGs and ESG. AlmaU, being a socially responsible university, expands its tasks, and considers one of its strategic directions to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs 2030.

Prominent representatives of academia, international organizations, NGOs and corporate sector will participate in the event as speakers and listeners. Event partners are: Air Astana JSC, ERG group, Huawei and others. Also, there will be a workshop from representatives of TikTok association "YOLO House" for young people on the topic "New Fundraising trends on the TikTok platform". Thus, this forum is a unique platform for the exchange of opinions and best practices.

The presentation of the reports will be in English, Kazakh and Russian. The forum will be broadcast on Zoom and YouTube channels.

For all questions, please contact the Director of the Center for Sustainable Development & ESG AlmaU Nurgaliyev Ainar a.nurgaliyev@almau.edu.kz or Whatsapp: +77085952442