Round table discussion on “Water: The Essence of Life”

On March 18, 2026, at 4 p.m., a round table discussion on “Water: The Essence of Life” was held on the ZOOM platform within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals "SDG 6. Clean Water and Sanitation". The purpose of the round table is to ensure the availability and rational use of water resources and sanitation for all; to draw attention to the effective use of drinking water; to develop a culture of water conservation.

The round table was attended by 1st year students of the Faculty of Geography and Environmental Management, Nigerian students of the Faculty of Medicine and Public Health, foreign students of Kazakh National Medical University named after S. D. Asfendiyarov.

The students made presentations on the complex environmental problem of the 21st century – the causes and consequences of water pollution, water purification and conservation of water resources in Kazakhstan, Nigeria and around the world, and specific measures to reduce water scarcity. At the end of the presentation, the participants asked questions on these topics, expressed their thoughts, suggested effective ways to save water in everyday life and actively participated in the discussion. As a result, participants discussed and summarized key issues related to water scarcity, the prudent use of drinking water, the impact of drinking water quality on human health, and the importance of protecting drinking water sources.

Event organizers: senior lecturers of the Department of Foreign Languages G. Kairakbayeva, K. Essenamanova, B. Karabayeva., A. Myrzabayeva.

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