A Curatorial Hour on Environmental Education: Start with Yourself!

On October 16, 2026, a curatorial hour entitled “Environmental Education: Start with Yourself!” was held at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University for first-year students from the Russian-language group of the 6B07304 – Cadastre educational programme.

The main objective of the event was to foster students’ environmental awareness and culture, develop personal responsibility for maintaining cleanliness on campus and in the surrounding environment, and encourage a responsible attitude towards natural resources

During the curatorial hour, an interactive training session was conducted to help students recognise the role each individual plays in protecting the environment. Students were presented with a series of statements and asked to raise their hands if they agreed. The statements addressed whether they disposed of waste only in designated bins, tried to conserve water and electricity, used reusable bottles, participated in community clean-up activities, and were willing to change their daily habits to protect nature.

The discussion encouraged students to reflect on their personal contributions to environmental protection and understand that environmental responsibility begins with simple everyday actions. Participants concluded that keeping the university clean, using water and electricity efficiently, reducing waste, and taking part in environmental campaigns are important steps towards a sustainable future.

The event helped raise students’ environmental awareness, foster an active sense of civic responsibility, and promote a culture of respect and care for nature.