Environmental Awareness – A Sign of Our Times

Today, protecting the environment and caring for nature are among the most important responsibilities of every conscious citizen. In this regard, a special curatorial session was held as part of the «Green Campus – Green Thinking» project implemented at our university. The session was led by our curator, Bauyrzhan Alikozha. During the meeting, students were not merely listeners. They actively exchanged views on environmental education and new ways of thinking, engaging in an open discussion of current environmental issues.

Our curator emphasized that environmental awareness begins not with global challenges, but with simple everyday habits. Environmental education is not limited to planting trees or participating in community clean-up activities; it is also about developing an inner culture and a sense of responsibility towards the environment.

Our people have a wise saying: «The land is a treasure, water is gold, and livestock is wealth». Our ancestors never separated human beings from nature. Reviving this value in accordance with the realities of the modern world is in our hands – in the hands of the younger generation.

During the discussion, students shared specific examples and suggestions for introducing environmental culture into campus life, including developing «green habits» by refusing single-use plastic dishes and bags and using reusable eco-bags, water bottles, and thermoses; introducing waste sorting and making the separate collection of paper, plastic, and other waste a common practice on campus; and saving resources by using water and electricity responsibly in university buildings and reducing paper consumption through the transition to digital formats.

As our people wisely say, «Water also demands accountability». Even saving a single drop of water or switching off a light in time is a contribution to protecting nature.

Green thinking means not only living for today, but also caring about the well-being of future generations. At the end of the meeting, our curator, Bauyrzhan Alikozha, encouraged us to strive to become not only knowledgeable professionals, but also responsible individuals who genuinely care about the environment.

We would like to conclude our article with the inspiring words of the poet Shakarim Kudaiberdiuly: «Your human duty is to serve your people, never stray from the righteous path, and preserve your honor.» One of the greatest signs of humanity is our ability to preserve the nature we live in – clean, green, and safe.

We strongly believe that this meaningful initiative, launched within the framework of the «Green Campus» project, will find a place in the hearts of every student, and that «green thinking» will become a lifelong principle for all of us!

Madina Almaskyzy,
2nd-year student of the Faculty of Journalism