KAZNARU STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN AN ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP UNDER THE “RESTART” PROJECT IN ALMATY
On April 4, 2026, in Almaty, an environmental clean-up event was held in the Medeu district near Samal Resort and Spa as part of the “ReStart” project. Students of Kazakh National Agrarian Research University actively took part in the initiative.
The event brought together students from the Faculties of Agrobiology and Forestry and Forest Resources, as well as representatives of the Coalition for Green Economy and G-Global Development, CCİ Kazakhstan, and participants from partner universities involved in the “ReStart” project.
The program began with the gathering of participants and departure to the clean-up site, followed by the official opening ceremony. The moderator, eco-influencer and eco-blogger Kamila Akimbekova welcomed the participants and highlighted the importance of waste separation, environmental awareness, and the role of the “ReStart” project in promoting sustainable practices among youth.
Welcoming remarks were also delivered by a representative of the Almaty Akimat, emphasizing the importance of joint environmental initiatives and civic responsibility.
Speeches were also given by Alina Abileva, Head of Corporate Communications and Sustainable Development at CCİ Kazakhstan, and Dina Mazhitova, Project Manager of “ReStart” and representative of the Coalition for Green Economy and G-Global Development, who presented the project’s objectives, the inter-university competition format, and the significance of each kilogram of collected plastic.
Representing KazNARU were Mayya Suyunchaliyeva, Leading Specialist of the Institute of Green and Sustainable Development, and Elmira Bukenova, Lecturer at the Department of Ecology of the Faculty of Agrobiology, who expressed gratitude to the organizers and highlighted the importance of student engagement in environmental initiatives.
The “ReStart” project is implemented by the Coalition for Green Economy and G-Global Development with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan and CCİ Kazakhstan.
The main goal of the clean-up was to promote environmental awareness among young people, encourage waste separation, and draw attention to environmental protection issues. In addition to cleaning activities, participants attended an environmental training session covering Zero Waste principles, waste sorting practices, and sustainable consumption.
During the clean-up, students were divided into designated zones and focused on waste collection, with particular emphasis on plastic separation. Special attention was given to proper sorting and preparation of recyclable materials. At the end of the event, the collected plastic was weighed, allowing organizers to assess the contribution of each participant within the framework of the inter-university “ReStart” project.
Participation of KazNARU students in such initiatives demonstrates a high level of environmental responsibility and contributes to the development of sustainable practices in society.
The organizers expressed their gratitude to all participants for their active involvement, responsibility, and contribution to improving the environmental situation in Almaty.
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