Kazakhstan has been elected as a member of the Clean Technology Fund (CTF) Committee of the Climate Investment Fund (CIF) for the period from January 2025 to December 2027. Background: The Climate Investment Funds (CIF) consists of two trust funds: the Clean Technology Fund (CTF) and the Strategic Climate Fund (SCF), each managed by a …
The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) is taking measures to develop green finance in the region. The organization is considering the prospects for accreditation in leading international institutions to strengthen its role in supporting adaptation and mitigation of climate change in the countries of Central Asia. On December 24, at the IGTIP seminar …
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The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation signed a memorandum of cooperation with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD). The document was signed at the One Water Summit, held in Saudi Arabia with the participation of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and the President of France, Emmanuel Macron. The …
Astana hosted the National Forum GCIP Kazakhstan 2024, the final of the prestigious acceleration program Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP), organized with the support of UNIDO. The forum became an important event for startups in the field of sustainable technologies, where unique environmental projects aimed at solving urgent environmental problems were presented. The forum began …
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В период с 4 по 6 декабря т.г. в г. Астана состоялись встречи в рамках предоценочного визита Всемирного банка по подготовке проекта «Восстановление экосистемы Каспийского моря: создание потенциала в области управления загрязнением и сохранения биологического разнообразия» (“Blueing the Caspian Sea”), финансируемого за счет грантовых средств Глобального экологического фонда. Данный проект планируется к реализации в трех …
During a briefing at the Central Communications Service, Vice Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan N. Kurmalaev spoke about the use of digital technologies in the field of ecology. He noted that the Ministry is actively implementing digital transformation projects in accordance with the instructions of the Head of State. …
Agreement signed 30 years ago needs updating Photo from open sources Russia and Kazakhstan discussed the joint improvement of transboundary water bodies. In particular, the discussion concerned the rivers flowing through the territory of both countries. The agreement on the joint use and protection of water bodies was signed by the parties at the government …
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Photo: primeminister.kz The Islamic Development Bank is investing $1.15 billion in the water sector of Kazakhstan. The government explained what the money will be spent on, Zakon.kz reports. The parties signed the corresponding agreement at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29), which is taking place in Baku. Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy …
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The Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF SGP) in Kazakhstan, operating under the auspices of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), as part of the implementation of the Seventh Operational Phase of its work, announces the acceptance of project applications for participation in …
Saigas vs. Farmers: Battle for Pastures Photo: turkystan.kz The annual increase in the number of saigas has become a complex problem in the West Kazakhstan region. What impact do these animals have on the environment? Is compensation provided for farmers who have suffered losses from saigas? A correspondent from the Kazinform agency turned to experts …
