Psychological Training on “A Responsible and Conscious Individual: Environmental Awareness and Civic Responsibility”

On October 8, 2026, a psychological training session entitled “Парасатты тұлға: экологиялық сана және азаматтық жауапкершілік” (“A Responsible and Conscious Individual: Environmental Awareness and Civic Responsibility”) was held for first-year students of the Mechanics educational program at the Department of Mechanics of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.

The main purpose of the training was to develop students’ environmental awareness, strengthen a culture of responsible attitudes towards the environment, promote an understanding of civic responsibility, and emphasize the importance of individual responsibility in society.

During the training, students discussed environmental culture, responsible behaviour, civic engagement, personal responsibility, and social responsibility. The psychological training format provided an opportunity for students to freely express their opinions, reflect on their personal values, and understand how individual everyday actions can affect society and the environment.

An important part of the training was devoted to the concept of a responsible and conscious individual. The students noted that a modern young person should demonstrate responsibility, conscious decision-making, mutual respect, an active civic position, and a careful attitude towards nature.

The event was attended by O.B. Baysbayeva, Senior Curator of the Department of Mechanics, and M.R. Saparova, Lecturer at the Department of Mechanics. The training was organized and conducted by S.B. Bizhanova, Curator of the group.

The event was conducted in accordance with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 12 – “Responsible Consumption and Production” and Goal 16 – “Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.” These goals are closely aligned with the objectives of the training, which focused on developing responsible attitudes towards the environment, conscious behaviour, active civic engagement, and personal responsibility for one’s actions.

At the end of the training, the students identified specific steps they could take in their daily lives to strengthen their environmental responsibility and make a positive contribution to society.

Such educational and psychological activities contribute to the development of students not only as professionally competent specialists, but also as conscious, responsible, socially active and engaged citizens.