SDG-4: A roundtable discussion titled «Environmental Protection through the Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens» was held within the framework of the «Clean Kazakhstan» campaign

At Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, the Faculty of Law organized an event entitled “Environmental Protection through the Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens” within the framework of the “Clean Kazakhstan” campaign. The event was initiated by the Department of Customs, Financial and Environmental Law and aimed at promoting environmental awareness and responsibility among students.

The main purpose of the event was to enhance legal culture in the field of environmental protection, to develop citizens’ environmental responsibility, and to promote the principles of sustainable development in society. During the meeting, participants discussed current issues of environmental law, the rights and responsibilities of citizens in protecting nature, the importance of public responsibility in environmental conservation, as well as the key aspects of the environmental legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The event was opened by the Head of the Department, Doctor of Law, Professor G.A. Kuanalieva, who emphasized the importance of ensuring environmental safety in the modern world. In her speech, she also highlighted the role of legal mechanisms in environmental protection, the need to improve environmental legal awareness among citizens, and the importance of complying with legislation in addressing environmental challenges.

During the meeting, the faculty members of the department — A.A. Yessekeyeva, G.K. Rasheva, S.M. Zhapakov, and K.A. Bakhmanova — delivered presentations in which they shared their views on the legal foundations of environmental protection, modern challenges in the field of environmental law, issues of rational use of natural resources, and ways to ensure environmental safety. The importance of observing legal norms and maintaining an active civic position in protecting nature was also emphasized.

Third-year students of the Faculty of Law actively participated in the event. They expressed their opinions on the discussed topics, asked questions, and took part in the discussion. The students’ active participation demonstrated their strong interest in environmental law. The meeting helped deepen students’ knowledge in this field and contributed to strengthening their civic awareness and responsible attitude toward environmental protection.

The event became one of the important steps aimed at implementing the goals and objectives of the “Clean Kazakhstan” campaign. Such initiatives also contribute to the development of environmental culture among young people, promote conscious attitudes toward nature, and support the principles of sustainable development.