Hydrology Students Discuss Green Development and Water Conservation

The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology at the Faculty of Geography and Environmental Sciences of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University organised a roundtable entitled “Green Development of Mangilik El: The 35-Year Milestone and the Future of Water Resources.” Fourth-year students of the 6В05203-Hydrology degree programme participated in the event.

Dedicated to the 35th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s independence, the meeting focused on the importance of water resources for the country’s sustainable development. Participants explored efficient water use, the protection of water sources from pollution, and the promotion of water conservation.

The discussion addressed the effects of climate change and human activities on rivers and lakes, as well as cooperation in the use of transboundary water resources. Drawing on their academic knowledge, students exchanged views on ways to conserve Kazakhstan’s water resources and considered their professional responsibilities as future hydrologists.

The roundtable’s theme aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal 6, “Clean Water and Sanitation,” particularly its objectives concerning sustainable water use and the protection of water-related ecosystems.

The event was organised and coordinated by R. E. Akhmetova, Senior Curator of the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology.

The meeting helped students connect the principles of green development with their field of study and deepen their understanding of the importance of water resource protection for the country’s future.