Photo by: UNDP Kazakhstan is looking to technology to secure its water future. Artificial intelligence, satellite monitoring and automated metering could reduce water losses. International investment should help accelerate the modernization of the country’s water infrastructure, DKNews.kz reports. The third meeting of the Development Partners Coordination Council for Kazakhstan’s Water Sector took
Water security is a key focus of state policy. Therefore, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Republic of Kazakhstan faces the task of not only developing water management infrastructure but also implementing modern digital tools for more accurate water resource accounting and management. This was announced by
The Mangystau Region continues to strengthen its position as one of Kazakhstan’s leading wind energy hubs. A wind farm modernization project, supported by Chevron Direct Investment Fund Ltd. (CDIF), was completed in December 2025 and is already demonstrating improved generation efficiency and power supply reliability in the region. CDIF’s $19
Photo: Gov Astana strengthens energy partnership with Dushanbe. Kazakhstan’s Energy Minister Erlan Akkenzhenov met with Tajikistan’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Khairulla Ibodzoda,  DKNews.kz reports .  What did they talk about? The main topic of the negotiations was the development of cooperation in the fuel and energy sector. The parties confirmed their
The global energy sector is undergoing a major transformation. Rising electricity consumption, the development of industry and the digital economy, and the need to reduce environmental impact are accelerating the transition to renewable energy sources, Kazinform reports, citing Union Green Power (UGP). Photo: Union Green Power Kazakhstan has significant
QAZAQ GREEN. Deputy Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan Bakytzhan Ilyas held a meeting with representatives of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to discuss further steps in developing the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP). The meeting was attended by Felicity Spors, Director of the EBRD’s Climate Strategy and
Experts studied global groundwater monitoring practices Photo: Press Service of the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kazakhstani hydrogeology specialists completed a six-month advanced training program organized jointly with the U.S. Geological Survey. During this time, USGS experts introduced participants to modern technologies for monitoring, assessing,
Against the backdrop of climate change and growing water scarcity, the importance of water in Kazakhstan continues to grow. At the same time, the role of specialists responsible for its efficient use is also increasing. In honor of Water Resources Day, Kazinform has prepared an overview of key reforms, achievements,
As part of the President of Kazakhstan’s environmental initiative “Taza Kazakstan,” JSC Zhasyl Damu allocated 16.9 billion tenge in recycling payments to strengthen the protection of the country’s forests, state-owned natural areas, and national parks from wildfires. The total funding amounted to 16,916,552,707 tenge. The funds were used to implement
At a government meeting chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, the implementation of the Head of State’s instructions was discussed in light of the entry into force of the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov delivered a report on the development of fuel and energy
