On September 21, 2025, an important event was held in Shymkent aimed at promoting environmental awareness, fostering a spirit of hard work, and fostering a caring attitude toward the environment. The event took place at the Nazarbayev Intellectual School and was organized with the participation of officers from the Karatau and Al-Farabi district police departments of Shymkent, including senior environmental inspectors from the local police units.

The main goal of the event was to promote the key objectives of the Clean Kazakhstan state program, namely:

• raising the level of environmental awareness among the younger generation;

• fostering a caring attitude towards nature;

• developing a habit of hard work and responsible behavior in society;

• Explaining to schoolchildren the importance of each citizen's personal contribution to maintaining the cleanliness of the city and country.

The Clean Kazakhstan program was initiated to unite the efforts of the state, society, and every citizen of the country on environmental issues. In the face of global climate challenges and growing urbanization, the task of increasing environmental awareness among young people is of strategic importance.

Police officers delivered a lecture to the students, detailing environmental protection regulations and penalties for violations. They emphasized that environmental pollution, illegal tree felling, damage to green spaces, and littering in unauthorized areas are punishable by administrative fines and disciplinary action.

The police emphasized that the role of law enforcement is not only to punish but also to prevent crime. Working with children and adolescents is a crucial part of this work, as they are the ones who develop environmental habits that last a lifetime.

During the meeting, schoolchildren were given practical advice on how they can contribute to environmental conservation in their everyday lives. These included:

• respectful attitude towards the school grounds and one’s own yard;

• proper sorting of household waste;

• participation in greening and cleaning campaigns in urban areas;

• rational use of water and electricity;

• promoting environmental values among friends and family.

The students listened with interest to the inspectors' presentations, asked questions, and shared their thoughts and suggestions for improving the environmental situation in their hometown.

A key element of the event was the distribution of special information leaflets among schoolchildren. These leaflets outline the key provisions of the Clean Kazakhstan program, waste disposal rules, resource conservation recommendations, and citizens' primary responsibilities for protecting the environment in an accessible and concise manner.

These materials help reinforce acquired knowledge and remind students of the need to respect nature in their everyday lives.

The campaign placed special emphasis on fostering a spirit of hard work. The organizers emphasized that caring for the environment is directly linked to a responsible and hardworking approach to life. A person who keeps their street, yard, and city clean shows respect not only for nature but also for the work of others.

Fostering a spirit of hard work in young people is an important part of the national goal of developing active, responsible, and conscientious citizens.

The administration of the Nazarbayev Intellectual School supported the initiative and noted that ecology plays an important role in the educational programs. Teachers regularly teach lessons and extracurricular activities on environmental protection, organize cleanup days, and tree planting campaigns.

The event, held jointly with the police, became an important element of this process, demonstrating to children that government agencies, society, and educational institutions work together towards a common goal – maintaining a clean and healthy living environment.

The Shymkent campaign demonstrated that the "Clean Kazakhstan" program is not limited to local cleanups and addressing everyday environmental issues. It is aimed at a long-term strategy for cultivating environmentally conscious and hardworking citizens.

The educational talks and handouts will help schoolchildren better understand the importance of personal involvement in environmental initiatives. Similar events are planned for future use in other city schools, reaching as many children and adolescents as possible.

Thus, the event, which took place on September 21, 2025, at the Nazarbayev Intellectual School in Shymkent with the participation of police officers, became a vivid example of how state programs can be effectively implemented through educational institutions.

Fostering environmental awareness, respect for nature, and a spirit of hard work is not a one-time event, but a systematic effort that requires constant attention and effort. The success of this work depends on the collaboration between the government, schools, and families.

"Clean Kazakhstan" is not just a program but also a philosophy of responsible engagement with the country's future. Educating young people in the spirit of environmental stewardship and respect for labor is key to Kazakhstan's development as a modern, environmentally sustainable, and socially responsible nation.