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3-СЕКЦИЯ. ЗЕЛЕНАЯ ХИМИЯ И ОХРАНА ОКРУЖАЮЩЕЙ СРЕДЫ.
GREEN CHEMISTRY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: TASHKENT
INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY ACTS RESPONSIBLY
Usmonov B.Sh., Babakhanova Z.A., Pulatov Kh.L.
Tashkent Institute of Chemical Technology, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
tkti_xab@mail.ru, 99893 5279500
Tashkent Institute of Chemical Technology (
TICT) aims to develop responsible future leaders
and specialists in their areas, and attempts to achieve long-term goals concerning well-being of
people and environment. Following the guidelines of socially responsible activities and integrating
the United Nations sustainable development goals (17 SDG) in all areas of its activity, the Institute
conducts educational activities, initiates research and social projects, meetings and other activities.
According to this attitude, the Institute aims for new knowledge and technologies to serve for
the well-being of the people and the environment. It includes focusing on cultivating the culture of
sustainable development and responsibility within the Institute’s community and strengthening of
the Institute’s responsibility to the environment, society and region.
The relevance of the philosophy of sustainable development of modern society has imposed a
certain responsibility on the education sector as one of the main factors in the transformation of
public consciousness in the context of social and economic self-fulfillment as a tool for forming an
integrated approach to the problems of environmental safety, social equality and economic
development of the world community.
In accordance with the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan №
841 dated October 20, 2018 "On measures to Implement National Goals and Objectives in the Field
of Sustainable Development until 2030" (
https://lex.uz/docs/4013358
) and UN General Assembly
Resolution № 70 adopted in September 2015 at the UN General Assembly, one of the main goals of
the Global Agenda is the Goals of Sustainable Development of society.
National goals and objectives in the field of sustainable development of Uzbekistan for the
period up to 2030 are identified as follows:
Widespread reduction of the level of poverty of the population (goal No. 1);
Strengthening food security, improving nutrition and promoting sustainable agricultural
development (Goal No. 2)
Ensuring a healthy lifestyle and promoting well-being for everyone at any age (Goal No.
3);
Ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning
opportunities for all (Goal No. 4);
Ensuring gender equality and empowering all women and girls (Goal No. 5);
Conservation and rational use of water resources for sustainable development, ensuring
their availability and the development of sanitation for all (Goal No. 6);
Ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy sources for all (Goal
No. 7).
Promote sustainable and inclusive economic growth through increased productive
employment and decent work for men and women (Goal No. 8).
Building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization and
innovation (Goal No. 9).
Reducing inequality in all its manifestations within the country (Goal No. 10).
Ensuring the openness, security, resilience and environmental sustainability of cities and
human settlements (Goal No. 11).
Ensuring the transition to rational consumption and production models (Goal No. 12).
Taking urgent measures to combat climate change and its consequences (Goal No. 13).
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Protection and restoration of terrestrial ecosystems and promotion of their rational use,
rational forest management, combating desertification, stopping and reversing the process of land
degradation and stopping the process of loss of biological diversity (Goal No. 15).
Promoting a peaceful and open society for sustainable development, ensuring access to
justice for all and creating effective, accountable and participatory institutions at all levels (Goal
No. 16).
Strengthening the means of implementation and strengthening the work of the Global
Partnership for Sustainable Development (Goal No. 17).
In order to fulfill these goals and objectives, the Tashkent Institute of Chemical
Technology became a signatory to the UN Global Compact Principles of Responsible
Management Education (PRME) in 01 April of 2020 (
https://www.unprme.org/tashkent-
chemical-technological-institute).
As a member of PRME (Principles of Responsible Management Education) Tashkent Institute
of Chemical Technology is guided by six key principles to give future leaders of the economy and
industries the skills that they need to achieve sustainable development goals, coordinates the
academic institution with the global activities of the United Nations.
Responsible attitude towards environment and the society at TICT is based on the philosophy
of sustainable development activities, such as:
Introducing the instruments of responsible and sustainable development at TICT
Conducting educational activities
Initiating projects and activities contributing to the sustainability of the TICT, country and
the world
Integrating sustainable development principles in various Institute’s activities: studies,
research and administrative processes, enhancing the awareness and involvement of TICT
community and improvement of its infrastructure
Cooperation in one of the main principles for the sustainability of environment, society and
economic well-being
TICT acts in a responsible manner based on the common Institute values: Sustaining spirit
and traditions of institute; Responsibility to society; Cooperation; Transparency of activities;
Pro-activeness; Creativity; Professionalism; Academic integrity; Constant improvement.
The goals of sustainable development are a strategic direction for the development of the
world, focused on various actors, taking bold and change-promoting measures. Th
e point is
to take
immediate action to “steer the world in a sustainable and flexible direction” “without leaving
anyone aside”, as implementation is based on “fully beneficial cooperation between present and
future generations”.
5 key elements for action on sustainable development goals:
people
planet
prosperity
peace
partnership
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At the heart of the concept of sustainable development is the constructive interaction of the three
main components – the environment, the economy and society.
TICT ‘s Objectives to Achieve 17 Sustainable Development Goals :
1.1. Meeting basic needs is a prerequisite for greater public
involvement in sustainable development. Therefore, the relevant
faculties or research groups of TICT can significantly contribute to
the reduction of poverty and economic exclusion in Uzbekistan,
Asia or other countries of the world.
1.2. Integration of social (poverty) themes in interdisciplinary
research.
1.3. Quality education – to avoid poverty.
1.4. TICT graduates are job creators.
1.5. TICT’s contribution to the improvement of the national social
security system and measures.
2.1. TICT to develop technologies of production of healthy food
products, promote proper eating habits and abilities
2.2. Research and implementation of a sustainable food
production, supply and consumption system
3.1. Services and training for the institute community on non-
communicable diseases and promotion of mental health and well-
being
3.2. Strengthen the prevention and treatment of substance abuse
(narcotic drugs and alcohol)
3.3. Providing institute students with access to health services,
including information and education services
3.4. Providing institute students and staff access to access to
psychiatric support services
3.5. Pollution prevention and management by reducing the impact
on human health.
3.6. Institute as an organization uses sports facilities with the local
community, local schools and a wide community
3.7. Indoor and outdoor air quality research for safe work and
studies at institute
3.8. Implement tobacco prevention measures and initiatives
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4.1. Equal opportunities for men and women to study
4.2. Integrate entrepreneurial competencies for students in order to
achieve higher employment of graduates and their contribution to
the growth of public welfare
4.3. To provide opportunities for people with disabilities to study
and work at institute on an equal footing
4.4. Until 2030 to ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge
and skills needed to promote sustainable development
4.5. Ensure a safe, non-violent, inclusive and effective learning
environment at institute
4.6. Integrate (for scholarships, invite students to study) students
from regions of Uzbekistan, developing countries into globally
relevant study and research programs
5.1. Discrimination against women at TICT is intolerable.
5.2. Tolerance of all forms of violence against women and girls.
5.3. TICT Research and Recommendations for Avoiding Violence.
5.4. Promoting shared responsibility (men and women) in the
family.
5.5. Full and effective participation of women and equal
opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making.
5.6. The use of enabling technologies, especially ICT, to promote
women’s rights is research into the potential of innovative
technologies
6.3. Improving water quality: (a) wastewater treatment
technologies and systems; (b) responsible waste management
(increasing recycling and safe re-use and eliminating landfills); (c)
reducing the potential for other pollutants to enter water bodies.
6.3. Promoting the responsible use of inland waters (responsible
behavior).
6.4. Improving water efficiency: a) equipment and technology; (b)
information; (c) awareness; (d) innovation.
6.5. International and sectoral cooperation and research on water
quality and efficiency management.
6.6. Promoting local community initiatives, capacity building and
involvement in water quality and resource management.
7.1. Development of educational program on renewable energy
resources and technologies.
7.2. International and sectoral cooperation and research on
afordable and clean energy.
7.3. Use of renewable energy resources and technologies or
functioning of institute.
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8.1. Development of close cooperation between institute and
industry.
8.2. Fostering start up projects.
8.3. Establishment of new job places and new areas of industrial
grow .
9.1. Development of new energy and resource saving technologies.
9.2. Close cooperation between industry-research-education.
9.3. Implementation of short and tailored courses for industry
needs.
17.1. Encourage the development, transfer, dissemination and
dissemination of environmentally sound technologies in
cooperation with business, governmental and international
organizations.
17.2. Contribute to the application and development of
enabling
technologies,
in
particular
information
and
communication technologies.
17.3. To contribute to the strengthening of effective and
targeted capacities for the institute community, the society of
Uzbekistan, helping to achieve the goals of sustainable
development.
17.4. Ensure policy coherence for sustainable development at
institute.
Green chemistry and sustainable development:
Tashkent Institute of Chemical Technology carries out educational activities, initiates research
and joint projects, and integrates the principles of sustainable development in various activities of
the Institute.
The aim is for new knowledge and technology to serve not only human well-being but also
the environment. A culture of sustainable development and responsibility in the Institute community
is purposefully fostered, contributing to ensuring the sustainability of TICT and strengthening
responsibility for the environment, society and the region.
Research and results integrate sustainable development goals, which make a direct
contribution to regional and TICT coherence.
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The Institute carries out scientific projects aimed at the development of energy- and resource-
saving technologies in the chemical, food, oil and gas industries, the use of industrial waste, the
development of food technologies, ensuring food safety, solving environmental problems in
cooperation with leading enterprises of Uzbekistan's industries. In 2021 year projects on total
amount of 3.22 trillion sum, economic contracts of 945 million sum was carried out by researchers
of the institute.
Modern research laboratories and facilities.
There are 2 interdisciplinary research laboratories
: "Nutrition and food products",
"Physico-chemical research
" with modern research equipment and methods.
2 scientific and practical centers was open in 2021
: "Production of functional nutrition
products", "Development, improvement and analysis of oil and gas industry technologies".
"IT incubation center" is planned to open in 2023.
TCTI research projects.
Research scientific projects carried out in accordance with the pressing problems of the
industry of Uzbekistan and were aimed at solving problems of a technological, environmental, and
innovative nature.
In particular, projects were carried out to develop сomposite sorbents of photocatalysts for
water purification on the basis of activated coal matrices (goal #6, 9, 12), development of resource
and energy efficient technologies of chemical products, portland cement, porcelain, glasses,
polymers (#7, 12), disposal of industrial waste and production of ceramic materials based on them
(#7, 12), Innovative approaches in olive oil extraction process, New food products from food
industry waste (#2, 3), Recipes of gluten-free bread and confectionery, Innovative technologies to
reduce the turbidity, color and acidity of pomegranate juice, New natural cosmetic products from
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industrial waste (#7, 12).
Research center for sustainable development and environmental protection has been
established at the Department of Industrial Ecology of the Institute in 2020.
The research center conducts research on the following topics:
- Introduction of dust suppression technology and strengthening of road fibers on intra-quarry
roads of the Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Combine;
- Developing ozone-friendly refrigerants to replace ozone-depleting freon-12;
- Developing technology for obtaining flocculants used in wastewater treatment based on local
raw materials;
- Producing ion-exchange polymers used in wastewater treatment from heavy metals, based on
local raw materials;
- Developing effective technologies for the treatment of colored wastewater from the textile
industry;
- Developing an effective technology for the treatment of biological wastewater;
- Using of new synthesized ion-exchange polymers in the softening of hard water.
Actions on sustainable development goals in research area:
Climate Action (SDG #13), Partnerships for the Goals (SDG #17)
"Support to MUYNAK" project (Help Aral Sea)
Professors and students of the department of Industrial Ecology took part in the environmental
charity cycle marathon
"Support to MUYNAK
" in the Republic of Karakalpakstan in 2021, in the
international conference dedicated to the International Environment Day on June 5, 2021 in Nukus.
During the visit, an excursion to the Aral Sea region was organized for students.
"Clean air" project (SDG #6, 13)
In the "START-UP" projects competition, organized by the Ministry of Innovative
Development of the Republic of Uzbekistan in 2021, our students won prizes on
"Improvement of
equipment SKRUBBER, used for cleaning the air from toxic gases and dust, its installation in
urban areas
". The current demand for industrial enterprises is not only the production of goods, the
achievement of economic prosperity, but also the fact that in the process does not harm the
environment is one of the most important issues. At the Department of Industrial Ecology of the
TCTI a number of scientific researches are carried out aimed at improving waste-free technological
processes, treatment of industrial wastewater, purification of atmospheric air from toxic gases.
"Industrial waste water treatment” project (Clean Water) (SDG # 6, 13)
At present, a number of works are being carried out at our institute to clean up the
waste generated at industrial enterprises.
In particular, joint research with the Uzbek-British joint
venture ALUTEX (the company produces profiles, profiled steel products) for desalination of
industrial waters, treatment of waste generated during the dyeing of products. In addition,
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cooperation is underway to clean the sediments formed at the city's sewage treatment plants.
As a result of scientific research conducted at the Department of Industrial Ecology, ion-
exchange polymers based on local raw materials were obtained. At present, these polymers are used
in the treatment of industrial wastewater instead of ion-exchange polymers imported from foreign
countries, and economic efficiency is achieved.
Nationwide project "Green Space" (SDG #13, 15)
At the initiative of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Shavkat Mirziyoyev, a nationwide project "Green Space" was
launched. The project plans to plant 200 million trees and shrubs a
year around our country. Students of TICT and staff took an active
participation in this project.
In 2021-2023 active students of the Youth Union of
Uzbekistan of TCTI opened the campaign "Green Zone" by planting
over 300 seedlings of fruit trees and about 200 seedlings of various
flowers.
Actions on sustainable development goals in academic area:
Students of the institute gain the knowledge, skills and understanding to contribute to building
a sustainable future. Tashkent Chemical-Technological Institute trains specialist for almost all
Engineering fields: Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Oil and Gas Technology, Food
Science and Technology, Machines and Apparatus of Chemical and Food industries, Automation
and Control, Ecological Engineering and other fields.
Fostering a socially-oriented mindset and behavior of future engineers requires from the
educational organizations and educational process to implement adjustments in order to introduce
the principles of sustainable development into the training process of engineers.
Introduction of the competence-based approach to the designing of educational programs is a
necessary, but not sufficient condition required to guarantee the expected level of future specialists’
competences of social responsibility within the educational process. The pivotal factors ensuring the
formation of required competences within the educational process are the teaching and learning
methods and conditions for their implementation (including the potential and qualification of
faculty) and the specific university environments that support fostering of competences.
Research and surveys of stakeholders-consumers of personnel (industrial enterprises and
organizations) have shown that in modern industries great demands are placed on the practical skills
and abilities of institute graduates. In this regard, measures were taken in 2020-2023 to improve
curricula using the best foreign experience of the world's leading universities:
In order to create an effective environment for teaching engineering disciplines at the
Institute, the curriculum was modernized based on the calculation: theory - 40%,
practice - 60%. Classroom lessons make up 40%, self-study (independent work of
student) - 60%.
Practical and laboratory classes in the disciplines of the specialty are organized on the
basis of educational and research centers at industrial sites, employees of enterprises
of the industry are involved in teaching process, in development of educational
curriculum and methodological documentation.
The main goals and objectives for improving the educational frameworks, materials,
processes and environment at the institute were identified:
Ensuring knowledge transfer based on the widespread introduction of digital learning
technologies;
Forming an individual learning trajectory for each student;
Expanding education-science-industry integration;
International accreditation of academic programs;
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Increasing the interest of young generation in chemistry, biology and engineering
sciences.
The topics of sustainable development are included in all undergraduate study programs and
are usually covered in more detail in at least 3-4 different study modules. For example, the study
modules of the Bachelor’s study program “Industrial Biotechnology”, which deal with the topics of
sustainable development: Introduction to Biotechnology, Sustainable Development, Surface and
Colloid Chemistry, Engineering Economics. Sustainable development topics are covered in most
master’s degree programs (65%) and are often studied in at least 2 study modules. For example, the
study modules of the Master’s study program “Economics”, which deal with the topics of
sustainable development: Macroeconomic Policy, Sustainable Development Management.
Students of bachelor’s study programs can choose to study the study module “Sustainable
Development” (students choose from two alternatives). The aim of this study module is to help the
graduate gain a global, critical and reflexive awareness, understanding of the social, economic,
cultural and environmental context in which the graduate will operate, an ethical position based on
the principles of sustainable development.
In conclusion the basis of the Institute’s vitality is a creative student, a professional lecturer
and an inventive researcher. The strategy of their opportunities for self-expression seeks to develop
an environment with an efficient infrastructure and an attractive environment for communication
and knowledge exchange. Mission of TICT is to train students as future producers of values for
business and society, as well as to develop their ability to work for the benefit of an inclusive and
sustainable global economy.
