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Kazakhstan unites 4,000 students in historic water conservation campaign

From classrooms to research labs, a new wave of young activists is shaping Kazakhstan's water future. Could their ideas solve the nation's growing scarcity crisis?

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Kazakhstan unites 4,000 students in historic water conservation campaign

Simultaneous Environmental Lessons on Water Conservation Held at 18 Kazakh Universities

Eighteen higher education institutions across Kazakhstan hosted simultaneous environmental lessons on water conservation under the theme "Save Water—Secure the Future!" Over 4,000 students participated in person, while the online session drew attendees from 120 universities and colleges, as well as 700 secondary schools, Liter.kz reports.

Nurzhan Nurzhigitov, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, took part in the environmental lesson held at the Kazakh National Agrarian Research University in Almaty.

Photo: Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of Kazakhstan

The event, organized by the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation with support from the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, also featured prominent speakers. Among them were Aizhan Skakova, an ecologist, expert at the Public Chamber of the Mazhilis (lower house of Parliament), and chair of the Kazakh Society for Nature Conservation NGO, as well as Akylbek Kurishbayev, president of the National Academy of Sciences under the President of Kazakhstan and rector of the Kazakh National Agrarian Research University.

The speakers discussed the importance of responsible water use, effective conservation methods, and government measures to ensure the sustainable management of Kazakhstan's water resources. A Q&A session followed, with experts from the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation and its affiliated organizations addressing student inquiries.

"In the near future, young professionals will play a pivotal role in the efficient management of water resources, the adoption of innovative practices, and the cultivation of an ecological mindset," said Minister Nurzhigitov. "Today, we are seeing rapid advancements in water-saving technologies, digital water management systems, and other environmental innovations. Your knowledge and fresh ideas can make a significant contribution to ensuring Kazakhstan's water security."

Photo: Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of Kazakhstan

As part of the event, an exhibition showcased research projects by students, faculty, and young scientists from the Kazakh National Agrarian Research University. The projects covered a range of fields, including data processing and analysis, hydraulic engineering, water efficiency in arid regions, and remote monitoring of irrigation systems.

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