The volume of water in the Northern Aral Sea has reached 27 billion cubic meters

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Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Nurzhan Nurzhigitov summed up the results of the implementation of the first phase of the sea conservation project, Kazinform reports.  Photo: /kazaral.org As reported by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, following the results of the first phase of the project to preserve the …

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Inventory of plastic waste in Kazakhstan

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Plastic waste is one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time, affecting both local ecosystems and global efforts towards sustainable development. Kazakhstan, like many countries, is facing a growing volume of plastic waste, which poses significant challenges to environmental safety. Within the framework of the regional project  “Plastic Waste in Remote and Mountainous Areas …

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On January 14, Almaty topped the ranking of the most polluted cities in the world

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Almaty is in first place on the list of 126 most polluted megacities in the world,  Ulysmedia.kz reports . Details The international Swiss company IQAir has compiled a ranking of cities based on the level of health hazard using the Air Pollution Index. As of January 14, 2025, 17:42, Almaty is in first place with an index of …

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Hydrocarbon reserves in the studied part of the Aral Sea basin are estimated at 800 million tons

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As reported by the Chairman of the Geology Committee of the Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Erlan Akbarov, at a press conference of the Central Communications Service, this year regional studies are being completed in the Eastern and Western areas within the Aral Sea basin, a correspondent for the Kazinform …

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A forest is being planted at the bottom of the dried-up Aral Sea

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National and private companies have been brought in to plant forests on the dried-out bottom of the Aral Sea, Kazinform reports. Photo: KATKO As reported by the Committee for Forestry and Wildlife of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, an agreement was concluded with KATCO (a joint venture of the French state company Orano …

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Damage caused by floods and time change. Ecologist on the results of the past year

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The fierce year 2024, which was cruel for the entire planet, has ended. There are few regions and spheres of life that it has not affected. One of these spheres is ecology. It almost always immediately fades into the background if something happens in the economy, politics, or social sphere, but its impact on people’s …

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The spread of cactus in West Kazakhstan region threatens ecological disaster

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The cultivation of the Mexican cactus has caused a lot of controversy among environmentalists in Western Kazakhstan, Kazinform reports. Photo by Vladimir Abdulov What is particularly surprising is that the plant, which prefers warmth, has also adapted to the region’s harsh winter climate. In this regard, a Kazinform correspondent spoke with scientists, environmentalists and representatives …

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Kazakhstan on the path to carbon neutrality: insights from Global Factor’s international team

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Experts from the international team at Global Factor have shared their perspective on Kazakhstan’s transition to a low-carbon future. In an interview with QazaqGreen, they discussed the country’s major challenges in decarbonization, highlighted notable achievements, and explored opportunities to attract investment in green energy. Additionally, they proposed practical solutions to accelerate Kazakhstan’s transition to a …

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The Government of Kazakhstan held a meeting of the Council on the transition to a “green economy”

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The progress of the President’s instructions on maintaining ecological balance and ensuring sustainable socio-economic progress of the country was reviewed. Reports of the akims of Almaty, East Kazakhstan and Karaganda regions on the implementation of the Action Plan to achieve the indicators of the “green economy” were heard, Primeminister.kz reports. Key environmental challenges are considered, …

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Digitalization of ecology: how high technologies help protect forests and the environment

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The Government meeting chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov discussed the use of information technology in the field of environmental protection. According to Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Erlan Nysanbayev, they have become an integral tool in solving environmental problems, such as the formation of spontaneous landfills and illegal logging. For example, satellite images …

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