Scientific Seminar on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): The Role of Space Monitoring in Kazakhstan's Sustainable Development

On April 18, 2025, the Pedagogical Institute hosted a scientific seminar as part of the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the "Geography" educational program. The event was organized in collaboration with JSC "Kazakhstan Gharysh Sapary." The seminar's speaker, Mr. Berik Kumarovich Rakhimzhanov, Director of the Spatial Data Analysis Department at JSC "National Company Kazakhstan Gharysh Sapary," delivered a lecture titled "Space Monitoring in the Interests of Sustainable Economic and Environmental Development of Kazakhstan."​km.gharysh.kz+4eoportal.org+4The Astana Times+4

During the seminar, students explored real-world applications of Earth remote sensing (ERS) data obtained from KazEOSat-1, KazEOSat-2, and KazSTSat satellites in addressing practical tasks in the following areas:​The Astana Times

· Environmental protection and natural resource conservation (SDGs 13, 15);

· Sustainable agriculture (SDG 2);

· Rational land use (SDGs 11, 15);

· Monitoring of emergencies and climate change impacts (SDGs 11, 13);

· Waste management and prevention of illegal land use (SDG 12).​

Particular attention was given to:​

· Automating land use analysis using the JerInSpectr platform;

· Integrating ERS data with cadastral and environmental information systems;

· Developing the AGROSPACE platform to optimize agricultural activities and provide state support to agricultural producers.​

The seminar vividly demonstrated how space monitoring technologies and data can serve as effective tools for decision-making at various levels of governance, contributing to the achievement of national sustainable development goals.​

The organizers express their gratitude to JSC "Kazakhstan Gharysh Sapary" and Mr. Rakhimzhanov B.K. for their fruitful cooperation and contribution to the development of the university's scientific and educational environment.