In the Pages of the Crimson Textbook
The Taza Qazaqstan campaign, a national environmental initiative in Kazakhstan, is making strides in fostering a culture of responsible environmental stewardship among children and teenagers in Astana. The capital city, now known as Nur-Sultan, is not left out of the campaign's widespread public engagement and educational components.
Last week, the No. 12 Mass Library in Astana hosted an event dedicated to plants listed in the Red Book, a publication that highlights rare and endangered species. The library, which welcomes visitors of all ages, offered the children an opportunity to learn about these rare plants.
The event was not limited to this topic alone. It covered various aspects of ecology and conservation, providing a comprehensive learning experience. The children were taught about the negative impact of littering and the importance of waste sorting, reinforcing the campaign's message of environmental responsibility.
A short film about the effects of small daily actions on the ecological state was shown to the children, further emphasizing the importance of their actions. The interactive part of the event included solving ecological riddles and animal puzzles, making learning fun and engaging.
Aigul ALMAGAMBETOVA, the library's director, emphasized the importance of children learning about rare plants and the role they play in the ecosystem. She encouraged the children to continue their learning journey by reading literature at the library, particularly the books in the "I Know the World" exhibition, which features literature about rare animals and plants.
The Taza Qazaqstan campaign, with its nationwide reach, unites close to nine million participants. Over 2 million trees have been planted since January under the campaign, promoting reforestation and green spaces. It forms part of Kazakhstan’s broader environmental strategy, including regulation changes and biodiversity conservation.
By engaging citizens across the country, including urban areas like Astana, the campaign raises ecological awareness among all ages, including children and teenagers. The library's event is a testament to this, demonstrating the library's commitment to reflection and learning, as seen in the reading room and the interactive events held there.
In summary, the Taza Qazaqstan campaign plays an essential role in promoting ecological awareness among children and teenagers in Astana by involving them in large-scale environmental activities and embedding environmental responsibility within national culture.
Science and environmental-science topics were integral parts of the children's learning journey at the library event. Aigul ALMAGAMBETOVA, the library's director, encouraged them to delve deeper into these subjects by reading literature about rare animals and plants from the "I Know the World" exhibition in the home-and-garden setting of the library, fostering a lifestyle of ecological responsibility. Furthermore, the campaign's public engagement components, such as this library event, aim to blend environmental education with fun and interactive activities, fostering a culture of environmental stewardship in line with the home-and-garden ideals of the Taza Qazaqstan campaign.
