ECOLOGICAL AWARENESS AS A NORM: A MEETING WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE “TAZA KAZAKHSTAN” PROJECT HELD AT THE KARAGANDA INDUSTRIAL UNIVERSITY

On April 24, 2026, a meaningful meeting with students took place at the Karaganda Industrial University. The event was organized within the framework of a project aimed at improving environmental culture, implemented by the Department of Internal Policy of the Karaganda Region in accordance with the ideological concept of “Taza Kazakhstan.”

The main goal of the event was to foster young people’s conscious attitude toward the environment, develop ecological thinking, and promote the principles of a sustainable lifestyle.

The speakers included:

  • Yelena Petrovna Varganova — ecologist, head of the public association “Reflection”
  • Lyudmila Olegovna Trushina — Chief Specialist of the State Environmental Control Department of the Karaganda Region Ecology Department

During the meeting, experts discussed a wide range of pressing environmental issues. Special attention was given to environmental protection, conservation of natural resources, and the importance of responsible treatment of nature as a key value of modern society.

The speakers also focused on practical aspects of environmental responsibility: waste separation, development of daily eco-habits, reduction of consumption levels, and the implementation of responsible resource use principles. Concrete examples were provided on how every individual can contribute to improving the environmental situation through simple everyday actions.

Students showed great interest in the discussed topics, actively asked questions, and shared their opinions, which demonstrates a growing level of environmental awareness among young people.

Such meetings contribute to shaping an active civic position among students and strengthening environmental culture in society. It is through such dialogues that the foundations of a responsible attitude toward nature and the future of the country are built.