AlmaU University is actively implementing Sustainable Development Goal 15 (Life on land). AlmaU is actively involved in environmental initiatives, including the collection of plastic.
AlmaU University conducts team building and hiking in the mountains, jointly with NGOs, companies, in order to:

• Promoting a healthy lifestyle
• Raising awareness of environmental issues and building shared responsibility
• Development of sustainable tourism in the region
• Promoting the safety of mountaineering among young people
• Conservation of terrestrial ecosystems
• Waste reduction in mountainous areas.

Green University Policy 

Green and Safe streets

Green and Safe Streets is a program aimed at implementing measures to support the development of green and safe streets as part of a project funded by CEF and jointly implemented with local partners from the public sector to carry out a portfolio of urban transformations in Almaty.

The concept of the “Green and Safe Streets” project in Almaty can become a model for solving global systemic issues, such as climate change and air pollution, through the implementation of local initiatives. Creating green spaces that promote increased greenery and reduced carbon dioxide levels can have a positive impact not only on the local ecosystem but also on the global climate situation. This demonstrates how small changes in urban infrastructure can lead to significant results, inspiring other cities to follow suit. Furthermore, the project promotes systemic thinking, allowing residents to understand the interconnections between various aspects of urban life. The implementation of safe streets, considering the interests of pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport, contributes to the creation of more sustainable transportation systems and reduces dependence on cars. Active citizen participation in initiatives such as tree planting or creating community gardens strengthens the sense of community and allows people to realize how their actions affect broader ecosystems and the climate. Thus, the “Green and Safe Streets” project in Almaty can become an important step toward sustainable development by integrating local initiatives into global systemic change contexts.

The project includes three development clusters:

1. Social Impact Campaign — a strategic initiative aimed at creating positive societal changes, whether it’s raising awareness, changing behavior, or supporting a cause.
2. Activation of Public Space (Tactical Urbanism) — promoting environmental improvement, road safety, and the formation of an inclusive and barrier-free urban environment, focusing on city streets and vulnerable road users through pilot projects in tactical urbanism, workshops, and other activities aimed at involvement and participatory design.
3. Air Quality Monitoring — a strategic initiative aimed at creating positive societal changes, whether it’s raising awareness, changing behavior, or supporting a cause.