Bilim Barine drives large-scale education and capacity-building initiatives to tackle methane emissions in agriculture and energy. By working with Kazakhstan’s leading universities, agricultural complexes, farmers, businesses, entrepreneurs, and policymakers, we develop and implement evidence-based educational programs and hands-on training that foster sustainable innovation.
One of our flagship contributions was the development of Kazakhstan’s first Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on methane reduction, now integrated into university curricula. This course equips students, researchers, and industry professionals with scientific knowledge and practical strategies to mitigate methane emissions.

What we do in these initiatives:

• Develop and implement large-scale educational programs to integrate methane reduction and renewable energy solutions into academic and professional training.
• Equip agricultural specialists, farmers, and industry professionals with knowledge on biogas technology and methane reduction strategies to enhance sustainability in agriculture.
• Facilitate collaboration between academia, industry, and government, strengthening the link between research, technology adoption, and climate policy.

These efforts contributed to Kazakhstan's endorsement of the Global Methane Pledge at COP28, demonstrating how education and institutional collaboration can drive impactful climate action at the national level.

Bilim Barine organizes large-scale public engagement events that bring together students, researchers, businesses, and policymakers to explore innovative solutions to environmental challenges.
One example is Atyrau EcoFair 2023, the first-of-its-kind interactive scientific exhibition in Atyrau. The event raised awareness about local ecological issues, showcased green innovations, and fostered cross-sector collaboration for sustainable development.

What we do in these initiatives:

• Create interactive learning spaces that make complex environmental topics engaging and accessible.
• Empower youth and local communities to take action through hands-on demonstrations and competitions.
• Build networks between academia, industry, and government to encourage real-world implementation of sustainable solutions.

By hosting scientific exhibitions, public discussions, and innovation showcases, we drive community-led environmental action and inspire tangible solutions for a greener future.

Recognizing the role of education in tackling Kazakhstan’s severe air pollution, Bilim Barine launched an initiative to strengthen environmental science programs by designing and introducing the country’s first Kazakh-language online course on air pollution (Clean Air). The course content is specifically contextualized to Kazakhstan’s environmental challenges and realities and has since been integrated into the curricula of all 30 accredited universities offering environmental science training.

The course is openly accessible and was developed using a digital-first instructional design while supporting flexible use in blended learning formats. Beyond higher education, we also trained 50 eco-club leaders from secondary schools in the Mangystau region to support grassroots environmental education and awareness.