Al-Farabi Kazakh National University hosted an international conference titled “Green Universities: Cooperation of Countries,” featuring participating universities from Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, African countries, and China.
The event was organized by the Interregional Environmental Public Organization “ECA” and the Public Foundation for Supporting Solutions for Sustainable Development “Karagach,” with the support of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, the All-Russian Program “Green Universities of Russia,” and the Association of “Green Universities of Russia.”
During the conference, the creation of an International Association of “Green” Universities was announced. University representatives discussed plans for advancing the green agenda within their educational institutions, outlined specific actions and potential steps for collaboration, and focused on fostering an ecological culture in universities, building a “green” economy, and achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.