At Khazar University, sustainability is a core commitment rooted in everything we do. Guided by our campus-wide Sustainability Policy and Climate Action Plan, we actively pursue initiatives supporting environmental integrity, social responsibility, and economic resilience.

We are deeply committed to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through targeted actions and measurable outcomes. Since 2020, Khazar University has proudly published annual Sustainability Reports to communicate our progress and achievements aligned with these global objectives.

Our Sustainability team works collaboratively across the university community, setting ambitious targets, implementing impactful projects, and fostering an inclusive sustainability culture. Throughout the year, we host a diverse range of sustainability events designed to educate, engage, and empower our students, staff, and broader community.

Planetary Health Alliance

Khazar University has been a member of the Planetary Health Alliance since 2017, a global consortium of over 200 universities, research institutes, non-governmental organizations, and government entities dedicated to understanding and addressing the health impacts of environmental change. As part of this network, Khazar contributes to the advancement of Planetary Health by educating students and the wider community, engaging scientists, professionals, and policymakers, and promoting awareness of the interconnections between human, animal, and ecosystem health. Through active knowledge exchange and collaboration, we address pressing challenges both in Azerbaijan and globally.

At Khazar University, we take a place-based approach to sustainability, recognizing the importance of local context in developing effective and inclusive solutions. We work closely with our communities, draw on regional knowledge, and share our insights with the global network.

Three key contexts shape our sustainability efforts:

• Our role in advancing knowledge and sustainability as a key academic institution in Azerbaijan and the Caspian region
• Our responsibility  to support resilience and sustainability in a changing climate
• Our commitment to contributing to global conversations and actions for planetary health.

Each of these foundations informs our research, teaching, and outreach activities—ensuring our work is relevant, responsible, and impactful both locally and globally.

We invite you to join us on our ongoing journey towards sustainability, making a meaningful difference today for a better tomorrow.

Contacts

sustainability@khazar.org