My relationship with ecology and "green” concepts has its roots in high school. At that time I got the clear understanding that some problems in ecology can be solved neither easily nor quickly. However, remembering that old wisdom, “If you wish to change the world around you, begin from yourself”, I’ve also realized it’s within my power to make positive changes right now. In other words: "think global, act local."
How can students think global, act local?
Under the ‘think global, act local’ concept, there are lots of small actions students can easily take. For me, examples have included gathering litter with classmates on the banks of the river in my town, and organizing a series of seminars about the dangers of water or energy misuse and pollution. These are simple but important actions which can have the power to contribute to gradual social and ecological transformation.
On starting my studies at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (KazNU), I met with many environmental initiatives. We were planting trees, organizing committees responsible for implementing “green” strategies and ideas.
But still, I felt that I needed something more – maybe something more serious to widen my view, open new angles, and to see how countries are really tackling global environmental issues. And I found what I was looking for: KazNU’s MDP Global Classroom project.
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