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United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Sustainable Development

Nizhny Novgorod State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering

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Sustainable development projectsof UNESCO Chair of Nizhny Novgorod State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering«Sustainable development of a big region – the Volga river basin»Projects and directions of scientific research conducted by scientific-pedagogical school «Ecological safety of regions»(Head of the School: UNESCO Chairholder, doctor of technical sciences, Professor Koposov E.V.):• Study and impact assessment of plain reservoirs for sustainability of the development of urbanized territories• The development of the concept of geo-ecological safety of big cities in Volga Caspian region including the assessment of their vulnerability to dangerous engineering – geological processes• Detection and broadcasting of natural and anthropogenic disasters, mathematical modeling of river – flood development and hydrodynamic accidents at hydroelectric complexes for the detection of areas flooded• Study of the complex of nature and social problems arising in conditions of changing of the climate in Volga – Caspian basin• The development of the methodological basis for creation of complex systems of water consumption by food and light industry enterprises• The development of the scientific basis and technologies of protection of the urbanized territories from nature and anthropogenic disasters and negative effects• The development of methods of risk assessment of dangerous slide erosion and karst events at the urbanized territories• Study of dynamics of karst and ravine systems at the urbanized territories with the help of the elements of fractal analysis• The assessment of influence of urban territories for the state of ravine surface sources of water supply• The development of methodology of complex functional and sustainable development of biosphere reserves territories and nature safety complexes in conditions of technogenesis
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Projects and directions of scientific research conducted by scientific-pedagogical school «Ecological safety of regions» (Head of the School: UNESCO Chairholder, doctor of technical sciences, Professor Koposov E.V.): Projects and directions of scientific research conducted by scientific-pedagogical school «Revival and preservation of cultural and historical heritage in the basins of great rivers» (Head of the School: UNESCO Chairholder, doctor of technical sciences, Professor Koposov E.V., Professor of UNESCO Chair, Vinogradova T.P.):• Study, preservation and promotion of architectural heritage of multicultural regions of Russia• Intercultural communications «Russia in a single European space»• Study of the history of Nizhny Novgorod and Nizhny Novgorod region culture• Civil engineering as a phenomena of culture and civilization• Urban planning reconstruction of the territories of the historic settlements• Monitoring of the objects of historiy and cultural heritage basing on the geoinformation technologies• Study of the processes of formation and dynamics of the structure of a modern city by means of fractal modeling

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Nizhny Novgorod State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering

Goal 4

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

Goal 4

4.1

By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes

4.1.1

Proportion of children and young people (a) in grades 2/3; (b) at the end of primary; and (c) at the end of lower secondary achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in (i) reading and (ii) mathematics, by sex

4.1.2

Completion rate (primary education, lower secondary education, upper secondary education)

4.2

By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys have access to quality early childhood development, care and pre-primary education so that they are ready for primary education

4.2.1

Proportion of children aged 24–59 months who are developmentally on track in health, learning and psychosocial well-being, by sex

4.2.2

Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the official primary entry age), by sex

4.3

By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education, including university

4.3.1

Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal education and training in the previous 12 months, by sex

4.4

By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship

4.4.1

Proportion of youth and adults with information and communications technology (ICT) skills, by type of skill

4.5

By 2030, eliminate gender disparities in education and ensure equal access to all levels of education and vocational training for the vulnerable, including persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples and children in vulnerable situations
4.5.1

Parity indices (female/male, rural/urban, bottom/top wealth quintile and others such as disability status, indigenous peoples and conflict-affected, as data become available) for all education indicators on this list that can be disaggregated

4.6

By 2030, ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve literacy and numeracy

4.6.1

Proportion of population in a given age group achieving at least a fixed level of proficiency in functional (a) literacy and (b) numeracy skills, by sex

4.7

By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development

4.7.1

Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development are mainstreamed in (a) national education policies; (b) curricula; (c) teacher education and (d) student assessment

4.a

Build and upgrade education facilities that are child, disability and gender sensitive and provide safe, non-violent, inclusive and effective learning environments for all

4.a.1

Proportion of schools offering basic services, by type of service

4.b

By 2020, substantially expand globally the number of scholarships available to developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States and African countries, for enrolment in higher education, including vocational training and information and communications technology, technical, engineering and scientific programmes, in developed countries and other developing countries
4.b.1

Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships by sector and type of study

4.c

By 2030, substantially increase the supply of qualified teachers, including through international cooperation for teacher training in developing countries, especially least developed countries and small island developing States

4.c.1

Proportion of teachers with the minimum required qualifications, by education level

Project: «Ecological safety of regions»
Project: «Revival and preservation of cultural and historical heritage in the basins of great rivers»
Project: «Sustainable development of a big region the Volga river basin»
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Timeline
01 January 2012 (start date)
01 January 2015 (date of completion)
Entity
Nizhny Novgorod State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering
SDGs
4
Geographical coverage
Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
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Countries
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Contact Information

Andrey A. Lapshin , Acting Rector

lapshin@nngasu.ru;inter@nngasu.ru;