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Asiman Ilyasov, Advisor to the Rector of Baku State University (BSU), moderated a panel discussion held as part of the UI GreenMetric Sustainable University Rankings 2026 Conference.
The panel, titled “Driving Sustainable Impact: Water Stewardship, Green Mobility, and Sustainability Education,” addressed key issues related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Quality Education (SDG 4), Clean Water and Sanitation (SDG 6), Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11), and Climate Action (SDG 13).
The discussion brought together prominent representatives of higher education and related fields from Azerbaijan and several other countries. Participants focused on sustainable water management, the development of green mobility, climate change adaptation, the creation of sustainable urban environments, and the promotion of sustainability education at higher education institutions.
In his remarks, moderator Asiman Ilyasov emphasised the importance of integrating the SDGs into universities’ institutional development, governance and strategic planning. The discussion also highlighted the role of universities not only as centres of knowledge and research, but also as active institutions that contribute to environmental sustainability, green innovation and the sustainable development of society.
UI GreenMetric Sustainable University Rankings is an international initiative that assesses higher education institutions’ performance in sustainability and environmental responsibility based on a range of indicators.
According to the 2025 results, BSU ranked among the country’s leading institutions in this field. In recent years, the University has continued to expand its sustainability initiatives through projects focused on developing an environmentally friendly campus, improving energy efficiency, managing water resources effectively, promoting sustainable transport, protecting biodiversity and integrating the SDGs into university activities.
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