Kazakhstan’s path to clean energy and climate resilience

Solar power plant in Turkestan region Photo: UNDP Kazakhstan/ Mukhit Baigarayev In the face of the harsh realities of a warming planet, such as extreme weather, forest fires, droughts, and floods, countries are working on a range of solutions to tackle these challenges, promote sustainable development, and strengthen the resilience of their communities. Addressing the interconnected …

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How Kazakhstan’s Private Sector Drives Sustainable Growth

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has made significant strides in integrating sustainable development within its private sector. According to the 2024 UN Sustainable Development Report, the country ranked 66th out of 167 nations in the 2023 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Index, reflecting its growing commitment to responsible business practices. The Astana Times spoke with Dinara Seijaparova, the …

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How Kazakhstan will reduce harmful emissions into the atmosphere

The Prime Minister has ordered the opening of so-called carbon polygons across the country Olzhas BektenovPhoto: Press Service of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan At a government meeting on January 21, Industry and Construction Minister Kanat Sharlapayev spoke about measures to reduce the negative impact on the environment from industrial enterprises. He reported …

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New forest protection enterprise to be created in Kazakhstan

Photo: pexels A government resolution “On the establishment of the Republican State Institution “Zhasyl Beldeu” of the Committee for Forestry and Wildlife of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan” has been prepared, Zakon.kz reports. “To create the republican state institution “Zhasyl Beldeu” of the Committee for Forestry and Wildlife …

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Kazakhstan and China to launch new production in green energy sector

A plant for the production of equipment for renewable energy sources will appear in Kazakhstan. The enterprise will annually produce 250 wind generators and 100 energy storage systems Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Kazakhstan Communal Systems LLP Dinmukhamet Idrisov, Senior Vice President of Envision Energy Kane Xu, Deputy Akim of Zhetysu Region Asset KanagatovPhoto: …

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Independent environmentalists suggest Kazakhstanis save money and adapt to climate change

  Independent environmentalists from Karaganda, together with the non-governmental organization Arnika from the Czech Republic, offered their recommendations to businesses and the public on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change in Kazakhstan, KazTAG reports. “This is not an easy task for the Karaganda region. Every year, enterprises in our region emit more …

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Deputies suggest increasing forest resources of Kazakhstan

Photo: Zakon.kz Senate deputy Amangeldy Tolamisov spoke at a plenary session of the chamber on January 23, 2025 about how to increase the forest fund of Kazakhstan, reports a correspondent for Zakon.kz. He stated that measures to restore forest resources at the state level are insufficient. “Private forestry should be an important element of our …

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First steps of Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan towards BTR implementation

In preparation for the transition to the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF), two countries in Central Asia, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan, have officially started developing a roadmap for the preparation of biennial transparency reports (BTRs). These reports, which are a prerequisite for the Paris Agreement’s Enhanced Transparency Framework, play a key role in providing transparent information on …

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The 32nd meeting of the Commission of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan on the use of water management facilities for interstate use on the Chu and Talas rivers was held in Almaty

In the city of Almaty, the 32nd meeting of the Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan Commission on the use of interstate water management facilities on the Chu and Talas rivers took place. The delegation from Kyrgyzstan was led by Mr. A. Sokeev, the Director of the Water Resources Service of the Ministry of Agriculture, while the Kazakh …

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6th meeting of the Kazakh-Uzbek joint working group on environmental protection and water quality in the Syrdarya River basin. Сontinuation of the agreed water quality monitoring on the Syrdarya River

One of the key points of discussion was the continuation of the agreed water quality monitoring on the Syrdarya River. Representatives of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan expressed satisfaction with the full implementation of water sampling at the approved sites, as well as analysis of physical and chemical indicators of water quality. During the 6th meeting of …

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