1st Nazarbayev University International Conference on Planetary Health and Environmentally Sustainable Healthcare

Healthcare and Sustainability: Navigating the Future of Green and Resilient Health Systems
Dive into NU world in Astana!
As part of the celebration for the 15th anniversary of Nazarbayev University, we invite you to participate in the university's first international conference on planetary health and environmentally sustainable healthcare. This conference addresses the urgent need for sustainable and climate-resilient healthcare systems.

It will explore strategies to develop eco-friendly healthcare systems that minimize environmental impact while ensuring high-quality patient care. Specifically, the conference will examine innovative approaches to reducing healthcare costs and ecological footprints, improving energy efficiency, strengthening climate adaptation, and implementing sustainable health policies at both national and global levels.
Dates:
December 4 - 5, 2025
Target Audience:
Researchers, healthcare/public health professionals, policymakers, faculty, and students (local and international)
NU School of Medicine,
5/1 Kerey and Zhanibek Khandar Street, Astana city, Republic of Kazakhstan
Meet our speakers
  • Dean and Distinguished University Professor
    School of Public Health, University of Memphis
    USA
  • Associate Professor of Global and Planetary Health
    Lead, SDGHI Planetary Health Initiative
    SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute
    Duke-NUS Medical School
    Singapore
  • Professor, College of Population Health, Thomas Jefferson University and University of North Carolina, USA
    Chair of the Board of Accreditation, Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation
  • Associate Professor at the School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Japan
  • Associate Professor / Program Director, UW-Casper Medical Laboratory Science Program, University of Wyoming, USA
  • Associate Professor, Paediatrics and Child Health, Aga Khan University, Pakistan
    Associate​​​​ Director, Institute for Global Health & Development, Aga Khan University, Pakistan
  • Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan
  • Director of the National Public Health Center, Ministry of Health, Kazakhstan
  • Chairman of the Board of the International Green Technologies and Investment Projects Center, Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources, Kazakhstan
  • Associate Professor, School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan
  • Associate Professor and PhD in Chemistry Program Director,
    School of Sciences and Humanities, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan
  • Associate Professor, Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Public Policy and Co-Chair of Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), Kazakhstan
  • Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan
  • Head of International Relations Department and Associate Professor at Avicenna Tajik State Medical University (ATSMU), Dushanbe, Tajikistan
  • Professor, Department of Public Health, International Higher School of Medicine
    Chief researcher, Center for Environmental Medicine, Human Ecology and Nutrition, National Institute of Public Health under the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic
Reasons to attend

Gain insights from international speakers and leading experts in planetary health and sustainable healthcare

Tackle urgent global issues by exploring the link between health, climate, and the environment

Engage in interdisciplinary dialogue with experts across healthcare, science, and policy

Learn practical strategies for building sustainable and resilient healthcare systems

Present your research and contribute to advancing the field of planetary health

Network with global and regional leaders driving sustainability in healthcare

Support green health transformation and promote regional change

Discover Nazarbayev University and experience the vibrant city of Astana

Abstract submission themes

  • Climate-Resilient Health Systems and Environmental Health

    Focus: The intersection of climate change, environmental degradation, and health system preparedness.

    Subtopics may include:
    • Climate change and human health
    • Health system adaptation and resilience
    • Environmental degradation and emerging diseases
    • Climate-informed public health policies
    • Climate justice and health equity
    • Equity in access to climate-resilient healthcare
  • Sustainable Healthcare Infrastructure, Innovation, and Technology

    Focus: Greening healthcare delivery and the role of innovation in sustainable transformation.

    Subtopics may include:
    • Green hospitals and sustainable procurement
    • Decarbonizing healthcare systems
    • AI, big data, and smart technologies for sustainability
    • Remote care, telehealth, and digital health equity
    • Metrics and evaluation of green healthcare practices
  • Education, Leadership, and Governance for Planetary Health

    Focus: Capacity building, leadership development, and governance frameworks that support sustainable health futures.

    Subtopics may include:
    • Curriculum and professional training for planetary health
    • Interprofessional education in sustainable practices
    • Leadership development in climate-smart healthcare
    • Public-private partnerships and investment strategies
    • Governance and legal frameworks for environmental health
    • Community-based engagement and indigenous knowledge systems

Guidelines for abstract submission

Important dates
July 7 - October 20, 2025
Abstract submission date
October 31, 2025
Notification of accepted abstract for Oral and Poster presentations
November 15, 2025
Registration Deadline
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Contacts

General inquiries

Email: qazgreenhealth@nu.edu.kz

Media inquiries

Email: nusom.marketing@nusom.nu.edu.kz

5/1 Kerey and Zhanibek Khandar Str., Astana city, Republic of Kazakhstan