Aruzhan is a senior international relations student at Nazarbayev University and a rising expert in environmental sustainability. Throughout her bachelor’s, she has been deeply involved in green activism – taking on roles as a student organization leader and researcher in climate adaptation in Central Asia. As an editor and project manager for the national NGO, she learned how to sustain social initiatives and communicate complex issues to diverse audiences. Currently, she is a Deputy Network Coordinator for SDSN Youth Kazakhstan, supporting strategic management, communication with partners and mobilization of youth. Their wonderful and inspiring team is dedicated to driving sustainable action in Kazakhstan and beyond.