Policy Development for Clean Energy Technology
Nazarbayev University plays a pivotal role in shaping national and regional policies related to clean energy and energy-efficient technologies. The university provides a comprehensive knowledge base for evidence-based policymaking by engaging in high-level consultations, collaborative research, pilot projects, and public-private initiatives. Through its laboratories, schools, and international partnerships, Nazarbayev University serves as a trusted advisor to government bodies and a catalyst for progressive climate and energy policies.
Policy Support through International and National Collaboration
Key Contributions to Policy and Technical Guidance
Nazarbayev University’s policy advisory work is underpinned by a strong foundation of research conducted by its faculty. These studies provide the technical and analytical basis for policy recommendations and help shape national strategies in renewable energy, energy storage, smart grid infrastructure, and decarbonization. Over the past five years, Nazarbayev University researchers have published more than 50 peer-reviewed articles related to SDG 7 in international journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science.
These research outputs have been used in consultations with national stakeholders and have informed the direction of state innovation programs and legislative priorities.
- Collaborates with national ministries and the National Academy of Sciences to inform energy and sustainability strategies.
- Develops technical specifications that form the basis of public programs and procurement for renewable technologies.
- Facilitates alignment between research and policy through participation in joint state-led innovation initiatives.
Examples include:
- Provides data and forecasts for solar and wind energy generation across Kazakhstan.
- Conducts training on sustainable mobility, climate-smart agriculture, and clean transport.
- Develops applied research on integrating renewable energy into railway infrastructure.
- Disseminates policy-relevant findings through national reports and international briefings.
- Designs and prototypes gas-sensing systems to aid industrial compliance with emission standards.
- Enables safer and more efficient industrial environments through smart monitoring solutions.
- Contributes to policymaking on occupational safety and industrial emissions reduction.
- Works with governmental bodies to design technical tasks that support energy resilience and flexibility.
- Shares expertise on battery technologies and grid-scale storage to strengthen national energy systems.
- Supports Kazakhstan’s efforts to build energy independence through sustainable infrastructure.
NU contributes to clean energy policymaking by participating in and supporting major international programs:
Discussions highlighted:
- Kazakhstan’s potential as a regional leader in green hydrogen production.
- The importance of legislative reform in the water and renewable energy sectors.
- Successful examples of hydrogen technology adoption in the oil and gas industry.
The exhibition underscored NU’s status as a national platform for policy dialogue and international collaboration on sustainable energy development.
- Co-hosting national energy forums and climate conferences to engage policy stakeholders.
- Collaboration with the Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan to strengthen policy design and implementation.
- Online seminars for government agencies.
- Technical input into legislative reviews.
- Roundtable discussions with international institutions and private sector leaders.
NU also provides capacity-building support to policy professionals through:
Strategic Impact and Future Outlook
