On 29–30 October 2026, the national seminar entitled “Taza Kazakhstan: Fostering Environmental Awareness and Water-Saving Skills through Education” was held in Kyzylorda, bringing together representatives of the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Akimat of Kyzylorda Region, heads of educational institutions, and international organisations.
The event was attended by G. Meldebekova, Specialist of the Information and Analytical Department of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (EC IFAS), who delivered welcoming remarks and presented the regional initiative “Water and Education”, initiated by EC IFAS with financial support from the French Development Agency (AFD) and implemented by UNICEF. In her address, she emphasised the importance of fostering a culture of water conservation from an early age, integrating environmental values into the education system, and nurturing a sense of responsibility for water resources among younger generations. As part of the event, on behalf of the management of EC IFAS, G. Meldebekova presented commemorative medals to 14 teachers from Kyzylorda Region in recognition of their significant contribution to the implementation of the project, the promotion of environmental education, and the development of a culture of responsible water use. The medals were dedicated to the Republic of Kazakhstan's Chairmanship of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea for the period 2024–2026.
