Department of Meteorology and Hydrology Holds “Waste-Free Faculty” Environmental Campaign

On October 8-9, 2026, the Faculty of Geography and Environmental Sciences at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University hosted the “Қалдықсыз факультет” (“Waste-Free Faculty”) environmental campaign as part of the “Taza Qazaqstan” project. The campaign was organised by the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology to promote waste sorting, responsible consumption, and environmental awareness.

Over the two days, students brought in recyclable materials and sorted them by type. The campaign gave participants an opportunity to make a practical contribution to reducing waste and conserving natural resources.

Containers for separate waste collection were provided by the Recycle Birge team. The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology thanks the team for supporting the initiative and helping make the campaign possible.
The event was coordinated by M. T. Saduokasova, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology, and R. E. Akhmetova, the department’s Senior Curator.

Over the two days, participants collected 4 bags of plastic, half a bag of metal, half a bag of glass, and 3 boxes of waste paper for recycling. They also donated 3 boxes of books, which will be passed on to libraries and distributed to students.

The initiative was carried out in support of SDG 12, “Responsible Consumption and Production.” Students’ collective efforts demonstrated how changes in everyday consumption habits can reduce environmental impact. This practical experience strengthens environmental responsibility among young people and encourages active involvement in protecting nature.
We thank everyone who contributed to this shared effort. Initiatives like this help make waste sorting and reuse part of everyday university life.