BSEU on the way to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
Belarus State Economic University on the way to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
About the Belarus State Economic University
The Belarus State Economic University is the leading economics university in the Republic of Belarus and a major research center in the field of sustainable development economics. The university makes a significant contribution to the training of specialists and scientific research in this field. The Belarusian State University of Economics actively integrates sustainable development principles into its core activities, including education, research, ideological and educational activities.
We prepare future leaders capable of addressing global challenges and building a prosperous, equitable, and environmentally sustainable future.
We prepare future leaders capable of addressing global challenges and building a prosperous, equitable, and environmentally sustainable future.
Mission
The mission of the Belarus State Economic University in the context of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals is to integrate sustainable development principles into all aspects of the university's activities to foster a highly educated, socially responsible, and environmentally conscious generation capable of ensuring sustainable economic development, improving the quality of life, and preserving the environment through high-quality education, innovative research, and practical solutions.
Vision
To become a leading educational and scientific platform in the region, a recognized center of excellence in sustainable development and the circular economy, contributing to the achievement of the SDGs at the national and global levels.
Our priorities within the Mission in the context of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals:
- Integration of SDGs into the educational processDevelopment of scientific research activitiesFormation of sustainable competencies in studentsPromoting inclusion and equal opportunitiesEnvironmental responsibility and sustainable resource managementPartnership and interactionInformation transparency and education
The University's contribution to achieving the SDGsThe Belarus State Economic University supports the achievement of global sustainable development goals.- SDG 1 – Poverty eradicationDespite the fact that extreme poverty has been completely eliminated in the Republic of Belarus, comprehensive support for vulnerable categories of citizens remains relevant. more detailsSDG 2 –Ending hunger, ensuring food security and improving nutritionThe achieved level of own production of agricultural raw materials and foodstuffs in the Republic of Belarus makes it possible to guarantee the physical availability of a healthy diet for the population. The Belarus State Economic University contributes to achieving zero hunger and ensuring food security through education, science and sustainable practices. more detailsSDG 3 – Good health and well-beingThe Republic of Belarus has achieved a high level of development of the healthcare system, as evidenced by some of the lowest maternal, infant and child mortality rates in the world. The Belarus State Economic University contributes to the promotion of health and well-being through economic research, educational programs and the development of corporate culture. more detailsSDG 4 – Quality EducationThe right to free education is ensured in Belarus, which directly affects the maintenance of a high level of education of the population. The Belarus State Economic University makes a multifaceted contribution to providing quality education through the following strategic directions: more detailsSDG 5 – Gender equalityThe Republic of Belarus implements a targeted policy based on respect for national interests, taking into account generally recognized principles of international law and human rights, and support for traditional values and cultural foundations of the Belarusian society. more detailsSDG 6 – Clean Water and SanitationIn the Republic of Belarus, special attention is paid to improving the efficiency of resource use in a changing climate and creating conditions for the conservation of aquatic ecosystems. more detailsSDG 7 – Affordable and Clean EnergyIn the Republic of Belarus, a 100% level of providing the population with access to electricity has been achieved, and its consumption is ensured by production at its own power plants, in addition, a project has been implemented to build a nuclear power plant "NPP - 2006" generation 3+, which has significantly expanded the range of electricity applications. more detailsSDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic GrowthBelarus ranks 65th in the Human Development Index, with an unemployment rate of 3.1% for the working-age population and 84% for the working-age population. more detailsSDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureBelarus industry ranks 58th out of 153 countries in the world Competitiveness Index ranking. The course towards building an IT country and the transition to a digital economy is being successfully implemented, with a focus on the development of the IT industry and global trends in electric mobility. more detailsSDG 10 – Reduced InequalitiesThe Republic of Belarus provides a high level of social support, as well as income redistribution through the state support system, which leads to relatively low income inequality in comparison with other countries of Eastern Europe and the CIS. more detailsSDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesIn the Republic of Belarus, programs to improve the level of housing improvement and the Smart Cities of Belarus project are being implemented on a permanent basis at the state level in order to reduce inter-regional differentiation in terms of the level and quality of life of the population. more detailsSDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and ProductionBelarus is vigorously implementing government initiatives aimed at the transition to an environmentally friendly and cyclical economy, contributing to a significant reduction in the negative impact on the environment by increasing the efficiency of materials processing at each stage of production and provision of services. more detailsSDG 13 – Combating climate changeElectric transport is actively developing in Belarus and the necessary infrastructure is being expanded, and efforts are being made at the state level to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. more detailsSDG 14 – Conservation of marine ecosystemsBelarus is located in a region where rivers belong to the drainage basins of two seas at once — the Baltic and the Black. Despite the lack of direct access to the seashores, the country plays an important role in maintaining the ecological balance of these seas, carefully protecting the international rivers flowing through its territory. more detailsSDG 15 – Protect terrestrial ecosystemsBelarus is one of the most forested European countries, holding a leading position among continental nations in terms of forest area covering over 40% of its total territory. more detailsSDG 16 – Peace, justice and effective institutionsAccording to sociological monitoring data, there is a high level of public safety in the Republic of Belarus, and there is a tendency towards a decrease in premeditated murders. The country is countering the illegal movement of children and corruption, following generally recognized principles and norms of international law. more detailsSDG 17 – Partnership for Sustainable DevelopmentBelarus is implementing a number of measures aimed at integrating the principles of sustainable development. more details
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Scientific researchConducting research in the field of sustainable development economics and publishing scientific articles. - ProjectsImplementation of projects aimed at introducing sustainable development principles into the economy.
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International cooperationCollaboration with international partners to exchange experiences and implement joint projects in the field of sustainable development.
Student initiativesLaunching initiatives to raise awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals among students and faculty.NewsNews about the Belarus Economic University and its sustainable development. Follow updates on the website.
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