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Sustainable Development and Environmental Journalism: Implementing Societal Progress in Kazakhstan

Aikerim Alimzhanova1, Meruyert Abdikappar2, Bibigul Karimova3,*, Marzhan Nurmanova4, Meirkul Zhetpisbayeva2
1Department of Social Sciences, SDU University, Kazakhstan
2Department of UNESCO Journalism and Communication, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan
3Higher School of Humanities, Zhetysu University named after I. Zhansugurov, Kazakhstan
4Department of Print and Electronic Media, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed:
E-mail: bibigul.karimova.example@university.edu (BK)
Evergreen, Vol. 12, Iss. 02, pp. 1310–1321, 2025
DOI: 10.5109/7363511
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International
Received: January 23, 2025 | Revised: May 21, 2025 | Accepted: May 29, 2025 | Published: June 2025
Abstract
The study aimed to explore how environmental journalism in Central Asia influences public opinion on environmental issues and sustainable development. It highlights that environmental journalism plays a crucial role in informing society about these critical topics. According to the World Bank's Climate and Environment Program, Kazakhstan has made notable progress in achieving sustainable development goals, particularly through initiatives like landscape restoration and sustainable forest management in regions such as Kyzylorda and Zhambyl9. However, the broader Central Asian region still requires concerted efforts to fully implement sustainable development strategies. The study emphasizes that quality and accessible information on environmental issues is vital for shaping public opinion and mobilizing citizens to address these challenges. Effective environmental journalism can bridge the gap between scientific research and public awareness, fostering a more engaged and informed society that is better equipped to tackle environmental issues and support sustainable development initiatives.
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Social Media ; Digital Technologies ; Environmental Problems ; Shaping Public Opinion ; Overcoming Crises
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