About Ban Ki-moon Institute for Sustainable Development

Ban Ki-moon Institute for Sustainable Development Ban Ki-moon Institute for Sustainable Development was established as an international academic institution at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (KazNU), Almaty, Kazakhstan. The Institute builds upon KazNU's traditions in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), integrating programmes such as UNAI on Sustainability, Green Campus, Model UN, and related initiatives.

Strategic Direction

Mission & Vision

Mission

To develop an innovative approach to global partnership for SDG 17 and promote the SDGs through education, research, and international cooperation.

Vision

To become a leading international analytical centre advancing research and policy solutions for sustainable development.

Institutional Agenda

Strategic Priorities

The Institute aims to serve as an international analytical centre, developing advanced research and educational programmes for policymakers, academic leaders, and practitioners in sustainable development.

Leadership

Director's Message

Dr. Yerkin Sydykov

Director, Ban Ki-moon Institute for Sustainable Development

We are committed to creating a platform where rigorous research meets practical action. We invite partners, scholars, and students to join us in building a sustainable future for our region and the world.

Personnel

Our Team

Dr. Yerkin Sydykov

Director

Prof. Aigul Kosherbayeva

Head of Research

Dr. John Smith

International Coordinator

Dr. Aliya Tleubayeva

Program Manager

Governance

Advisory Board

H.E. Ban Ki-moon
8th UN Secretary-General

Dr. Jeffrey Sachs
Columbia University

H.E. Kairat Abdrakhmanov
Former Foreign Minister

Ms. Amina J. Mohammed
UN Deputy Secretary-General

Collaboration

Partners

UNDP

Al-Farabi KazNU

UN Academic Impact

Green Campus Network

UNAI

SDSN

At a Glance

Institute Profile

17SDGs

30+Countries

10+Years