Kazakhstan is working on signing approximately 28 cooperation documents, including 19 memorandums, at the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), which will be held November 9–20, 2026, in Antalya, Turkey, Kazinform reports, citing the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
In addition to memoranda, the preliminary list includes agreements, treaties, and other cooperation documents in the fields of meteorology, energy transition, climate investment, clean technologies, environmental protection, and healthcare. JSC Zhasyl Damu also plans to sign a number of memoranda on expanding international partnerships in climate policy, climate change adaptation, and sustainable development. The final list of signatures will be determined following consultation with partners.
The business program for Kazakhstan’s national pavilion is being developed by Zhasyl Damu JSC with the support of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan. According to the preliminary program, the pavilion is scheduled to host 36 events featuring international experts, representatives of UN organizations, and financial institutions.
One of the key events will be a meeting of the environment ministers of the five Central Asian countries. Participants will discuss strengthening regional cooperation, joint climate initiatives, and coordinating efforts to address common environmental challenges.
Climate finance and the development of carbon markets will feature prominently in the program. Participants will examine the mechanisms of the Paris Agreement, opportunities for attracting investment in green projects, a just energy transition, and the development of a country-specific climate investment platform for Kazakhstan.
A separate section will be devoted to the circular economy, waste recycling, and the implementation of clean technologies. Specifically, discussions are planned on the framework program for the circular economy partnership in Central Asia, as well as on cities’ experiences in developing sustainable infrastructure and attracting investment.
Climate change adaptation issues will be addressed through specific regional objectives. These include restoring the Northern Aral Sea, preserving Caspian ecosystems, rational use of water resources, improving agricultural sustainability, and protecting and restoring forests and steppes.
The technology agenda will cover the use of artificial intelligence and space technologies, methane emissions monitoring, building energy efficiency, and the use of scientific data in climate decision-making. Events will also be held on the impact of climate change on public health, environmental education, and youth participation in climate policy.
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