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An expert from the United Nations, Joshua Lincoln, met with the top management of Maqsut Narikbayev University to discuss the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
During the meeting, MNU’s leadership outlined the university’s efforts to advance five priority SDGs: Quality Education (SDG 4), Gender Equality (SDG 5), Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (SDG 16), and Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17). Joshua Lincoln commended the university’s contribution to the achievement of the SDGs and the integration of ESG principles. He also provided expert guidance on enhancing performance in priority areas and offered recommendations for establishing an effective governance model for this process.
Joshua Lincoln brings over 30 years of experience within the United Nations system, spanning international diplomacy, sustainable development, and environmental policy. He is a Senior Fellow at the Center for International Law and Governance at Tufts University (USA), a member of the Board of Directors of Global Governance Forum, and serves on the Advisory Council of Cambria Futures. Earlier, he delivered a guest lecture for MNU students on strategic and practical approaches to achieving carbon neutrality.
MNU actively supports the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The university is ranked in the 1001–1500 band in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and is listed among the Top 300 globally in the category Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (SDG 16).
