THE HIGHER SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS HELD AN INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH COMPETITION «GREEN ECONOMY IN THE CONTEXT OF CLIMATE CHANGE: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS»

The Higher School of Economics hosted an International Research Competition dedicated to pressing issues of the 'Green Economy in the Context of Climate Change: Challenges and Prospects,' within the framework of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including climate action (SDG 13), responsible consumption and production (SDG 12), as well as decent work and economic growth (SDG 8). This intellectual competition brought together talented researchers from leading higher education institutions in the Republic of Kazakhstan and neighboring countries, demonstrating a high level of scientific potential and a strong interest in finding solutions to global environmental challenges.

Competition Results by Thematic Areas:

1. “Climate Adaptation and Sustainable Development” and “ESG Standards and Corporate Responsibility”:

1st place – Nurkhayat Mukatay. Scientific Project: “Climate Adaptation and Sustainable Development: Challenges and Prospects for Kazakhstan”- Astana International University. Scientific Advisor: M. ZH. Tursumbayeva.

2nd place – Dilnaz Sagatbekova. Scientific Project: “A Sustainable Solution for Protecting Cities from Floods: AquaDef”- Turan University Astana. Scientific Advisor: B. T. Arpabayev.

3rd place – Malika Maratova and Madina Nurguzhiyeva. Scientific Project: “Development of Safe Production in the Oil and Gas Sector of the Republic of Kazakhstan” -H. Dosmukhamedov Atyrau University. Scientific Advisor: G. T. Akhmetova.

2. “Circular Economy”:

1st place – Diana Kudaybergenova. Scientific Project:  “Circular Economy in Kazakhstan: A Challenge We Cannot Ignore”- Astana International University. Scientific Advisor: G. T. Lesbayeva.

2nd place – Zhanel Meneeva. Scientific Project: “Circular Economy: Waste Recycling, Minimizing Use of Non-Renewable Resources, Development of Secondary Use Technologies”- Turan University Astana. Scientific Advisor: S. N. Atikeeva.

3rd place – Adina Borovskaya. Scientific Project: “Closed-Loop in the Textile Industry: Environmental Solution or Marketing Ploy?”- Turan University Astana. Scientific Advisor: S. N. Atikeeva.

3. “Sustainable Urban Ecosystems” and “Biotechnologies and Ecotechnologies”:

1st place – Lyubov Luneva. Scientific Project: “Green Cities of Tomorrow: How Energy-Efficient Architecture and Smart Transport Systems Will Shape the Future of Urban Sustainability in Kazakhstan” - Turan University Astana. Scientific Advisor: S. N. Atikeeva.

2nd place – Kseniya Sidorets. Scientific Project: “Plastic That Disappears: How Biotechnology is Changing Our Attitude Toward Waste”- Turan University Astana. Scientific Advisor: S. N. Atikeeva.

3rd place – Anton Kaplin. Scientific Project: “Biotechnologies and Ecotechnologies: Developing New Approaches to Environmental Protection, Biodegradable Materials, Innovative Water and Air Purification Methods” - Turan University Astana. Scientific Advisor: S. N. Atikeeva.

4. “Government Policy and the Green Economy”:

1st place – Aidana Zhanibekkyzy. Scientific Project: “The Geography of Infectious Disease Spread Amid Climate Change: The Role of the Green Economy in Public Health”- Astana Medical University. Scientific Advisor: G. K. Amirova.

2nd place – Aidana Amanzholova. Scientific Project: “Green Economy in the Context of Climate Change: Challenges and Prospects”- M. O. Auezov Pedagogical College. Scientific Advisor: N. E. Oryntaeva.

3rd place – Togzhan Yertaeva.Scientific Project: “Green Economy in Healthcare: Prospects and Challenges”- Astana Medical University. Scientific Advisor: G. K. Amirova.

5. “Climate Adaptation and Sustainable Development” and “ESG Standards and Corporate Responsibility” (Presentations):

1st place – Dilnaz Kenes and Shadiyar Zhakiianova. Presentation: “Climate Adaptation and Sustainable Development”- Turan University Astana. Scientific Advisor: S. N. Atikeeva.

2nd place – Yuliana Eberle. Presentation: “Implementation of Solar and Wind Energy”- Turan University Astana. Scientific Advisor: S. N. Atikeeva.

3rd place– Nikita Frolov. Presentation: “Analysis of the Current Practice of Green Technology Implementation in Kazakhstan”- Esil University. Scientific Advisor: M. A. Mukanova.

6. “Sustainable Urban Ecosystems” and “Government Policy and the Green Economy” (Presentations):

1st place– Akerke Nurlankyzy and Sherkhan Dyussebai. Presentation: “State Policy and Green Economy: Mechanisms for Regulation and Supporting Sustainable Development”- Sherkhan Murtaza Taraz Innovation Institute. Scientific Advisor: Zh. A. Makhasheva.

2nd place– Zamzagul Muratova. Presentation: “Green Economy: Challenges, Solutions and Prospects of Sustainable Development”- Turan University Astana. Scientific Advisor: T. K. Bablonov.

3rd place– Samat Koshkinbayev, Nazigul Nauryzbayeva, and Dias Begimbet7 Presentation: “Smart Ecosystems: From the World to Kazakhstan”- Turan University Astana. Scientific Advisor: S. N. Atikeeva.

7. “Biotechnologies and Ecotechnologies” and “Circular Economy” (Presentations):

1st place – Aytuar Bolat. Presentation: “Circular Economy: Concept, Practice, and Prospects”- Astana International University. Scientific Advisor: G. T. Lesbayeva.

2nd place– Marzhan Omirbai. Presentation: “Developing New Environmental Protection Methods, Biodegradable Materials, and Innovative Water and Air Purification Technologies”- M. H. Dulaty Taraz University. Scientific Advisor: Sh. Sh. Utebayeva.

3rd place– Ayana Kim. Presentation: “ECOBO”- Sherkhan Murtaza Taraz Innovation Institute. Scientific Advisor: A. Zh. Makhanova.

8. Analytical Research in “Climate Adaptation and Sustainable Development”:

1st place– Milena Kondratyeva and Elizaveta Shavanova. Analytical Research: “Adapting Financial Instruments to New Economic Realities”- Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation. Scientific Advisor: G. T. Omarova.

2nd place– Darya Balyko. Analytical Research: “Economic Justification for a Renewable Energy Project in the Primorsky Region”-Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation. Scientific Advisor: E. P. Petukhova.

3rd place– Bogdan Parkhomenko and Anna Zubareva. Analytical Research: “Prospects for the Development of Alternative Energy Sources: Practice, Potential, Challenges”. Scientific Advisor: N. O. Kurdyukova.

3rd place – Temirlan Koshkarbai. Analytical Research: “Mini-Farm with Vertical Greening”- S. Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical Research University. Scientific Advisor: A. A. Erzhanova.

9. Video Presentation of Scientific Project:

1st place – Malika Maratova and Madina Nurguzhiyeva. Presentation: “Development of Safe Production in the Oil and Gas Sector of the Republic of Kazakhstan”- H. Dosmukhamedov Atyrau University. Scientific Advisor: G. T. Akhmetova.

2nd place– Asem Alibek and Merey Seydualy. Presentation: “Green Technologies for Processing Household Waste”- Almaty Technological University. Scientific Advisor: S. T. Daumetova.

3rd place– Ardak Adilbay. Presentation: “Leave a Mark — Only with Your Heart”- Almaty Technological University. Scientific Advisor: S. O. Abilkassova.

OUR CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE COMPETITION’S WINNERS! May this achievement serve as an inspiring beginning for new accomplishments and discoveries in the name of the green economy and a sustainable future. We wish you tireless pursuit of knowledge, bold scientific hypotheses, and brilliant success on your promising research journey! Link to download award documents: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JuqEZt-lSgBVAzoPov8o2baOYM3RNNn?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JuqEZt-lSgBVAzoPov8o-2baOYM3RNNn?usp=sharing