Al-Farabi Kazakh National University acts as an official collaborating partner of ISGST 2026, which is important for the implementation of the SDGs

On 13–15 November 2026, the 6th International Symposium on Green and Sustainable Technology (ISGST 2026) will be held at Guilin University of Technology (Guilin, China) under the theme:

“Empowering a Sustainable Tomorrow through Green Tech Breakthroughs.”

The symposium is jointly organised by Guilin University of Technology and the Centre of Environment and Green Technology, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR).

We are proud to announce that Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (KazNU) acts as an official collaborating partner of ISGST 2026, thereby strengthening international scientific cooperation in the field of green technologies and sustainable development.

Scope and Significance of ISGST 2026

ISGST 2026 serves as a unique international platform for the exchange of knowledge, expertise, and advanced scientific achievements in the field of green and sustainable technologies. The thematic areas of the symposium include:

SYMPOSIUM TOPICS 

Renewable Energy Technology

·       Solar Energy and Photovoltaics 

·       Geothermal Energy

·       Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cells

·       Biofuel and Bioenergy

·       Wind Energy

·       Hydropower

Environmental Technology

·       Ecosystem restoration

·       Water and wastewater treatment

·       Air pollution and treatment

·       Solid waste valorization

·       Soil Pollution and Treatment

·       Green Process Integration and Optimization

·       Life Cycle Analysis

·       Environmental Assessment & Monitoring

Green Materials

·       Advanced Materials

·       Nanomaterials

·       Building Materials

·       Eco-Friendly Materials

Sustainable Development

·       Eco-City & Smart Planning

·       Construction Management

·       Green Construction Technology

·       Computational Sustainability

·       Circular Economy and Low-Carbon Economy

The symposium is designed to stimulate interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers, industry representatives, and policy-makers in order to support the practical implementation of sustainability-oriented solutions addressing global environmental challenges.

Conference Proceedings Indexed in Scopus and EI Compendex

All accepted papers of ISGST 2026 will be published in the conference proceedings indexed in major international scientific databases, including:

✔ Scopus — a leading abstract and citation database reflecting high academic and publication standards;
✔ EI Compendex — a globally recognised engineering and technology database.

This ensures that participants’ publications are officially recognised in international research reporting systems, while also enhancing the global visibility and citation impact of the presented research outputs.

Call for Participation

Researchers, doctoral candidates, academic staff, as well as representatives of industry and public institutions from Kazakhstan and around the world are warmly invited to actively participate in ISGST 2026 by:

📌 Submitting a manuscript
📌 Presenting an oral or poster contribution
📌 Establishing international research collaborations
📌 Obtaining a publication in internationally indexed conference proceedings

➡ Detailed information on participation conditions, manuscript preparation requirements, submission deadlines, and registration procedures is available on the official conference website:
https://isgst.utar.edu.my/ISGST2026.php

✔ Prospective participants are strongly encouraged to review the formatting guidelines, submission timelines, and publication details provided on the official conference webpage. https://isgst.utar.edu.my/ISGST2026.php

Alignment of ISGST 2026 with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The international conference ISGST 2026 directly supports the implementation of several key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including:

• SDG 7 — Affordable and Clean Energy
  The conference themes encompass renewable energy technologies and energy-efficient solutions.
• SDG 9 — Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  The symposium promotes technological innovation and the strengthening of scientific and research infrastructure.
• SDG 11 — Sustainable Cities and Communities
  Knowledge exchange at the conference facilitates the practical integration of green technologies into urban environments.
• SDG 12 — Responsible Consumption and Production
  Discussions on sustainable manufacturing processes support the transition toward responsible resource use.
• SDG 13 — Climate Action
  Research presented at ISGST 2026 addresses climate change mitigation strategies and adaptation measures.
• SDG 17 — Partnerships for the Goals
  KazNU’s collaboration with international universities and research institutions reinforces global scientific partnerships and accelerates progress toward sustainable development objectives.

Participation of KazNU and its researchers in ISGST 2026 not only strengthens the university’s academic reputation at the international level, but also represents a tangible contribution to the achievement of global sustainability goals within the framework of the UN 2030 Agenda.

Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology of al-Farabi KazNU