SDG Annual Progress Report 2023

The year 2023 marked an important stage in Baku State University’s (BSU) journey toward integrating the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into its academic, research, operational, and community engagement activities. As Azerbaijan’s first higher education institution and a center of academic excellence, BSU acknowledges its pivotal role in shaping knowledge, fostering innovation, and contributing to sustainable solutions that extend beyond the university to society at large.

This Annual Progress Report 2023 provides a comprehensive overview of the initiatives and achievements undertaken during the year to align BSU’s strategies and practices with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It highlights advancements in curriculum development, scientific research, campus sustainability, stakeholder collaboration, and social responsibility projects, all of which reinforce BSU’s mission to support inclusive and sustainable growth.

At the same time, the report recognizes the challenges that remain in translating ambitious goals into measurable outcomes. By sharing both progress and areas requiring further improvement, BSU aims to strengthen its accountability and reaffirm its long-term commitment to building a resilient, innovative, and socially responsible institution.

Through this report, BSU reasserts its determination to play a leading role in higher education and sustainability, contributing meaningfully to Azerbaijan’s national development priorities and to global efforts to achieve the SDGs by 2030.

For more details please see: SDG Annual Progress Report 2023