QAZAQ GREEN. Kazakhstan will identify priority climate technologies for key sectors of the economy in order to attract international investment. This was announced in the course of the Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) project. The initiative is being implemented by the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan is conducting a series of training seminars aimed at strengthening national capacity in energy-efficient and sustainable construction. The activities are taking place at the State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan (SEIT) in Mary as part of the UNDP project “Developing National Capacity through
QAZAQ GREEN. National 2030 energy storage targets have nearly tripled since COP29 but still fall well short of the global 1,500 GW pledge, according to an analysis by energy think tank Ember. Ember assessed the targets of 98 countries and the European Union, which together account for 97% of global
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
QAZAQ GREEN. Kazakhstan’s Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources approved a taxonomy of green projects eligible for financing through green bonds and green loans under an order dated September 30, 2026, Zakon.kz reports.The taxonomy aims to improve the efficiency of natural resource use, reduce adverse environmental impacts, enhance energy efficiency
Photo: CMG China’s nuclear fusion research project has reached a major milestone: the Burning Plasma Experimental Superconducting Tokamak (BEST) complex has officially entered operation, Zakon.kz reports. As Naked Science reports , BEST is a compact experimental facility for nuclear fusion research being built in Hefei, the capital of Anhui Province
QAZAQ GREEN. The European Investment Bank (EIB) is exploring opportunities to expand cooperation with Kazakhstan on renewable energy, energy infrastructure modernisation and regional energy links. These issues featured in a visit to Astana by EIB Vice-President Marek Mora on 7–8 October 2026. During the two-day mission, the Bank held discussions
The Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Uzbekistan shared details of the strategic transformation of the national energy system. According to the ministry’s forecasts, by 2030, the country’s electricity demand will exceed 120 billion kWh. To meet this colossal demand and reduce its carbon footprint, Uzbekistan intends to increase
QAZAQ GREEN. Tajikistan’s Ministry of Energy and Water Resources, together with Systemavtomatika JSC and the Nurofar design institute, has developed three standard designs for solar power plants for residential buildings, Asia+ reports. According to the ministry, the designs cover three installation options: a 5 kW system on a residential rooftop,
QAZAQ GREEN. Representatives of seven universities and research institutions from Central Asia discussed the creation of a joint research network with European partners in the field of renewable energy. The discussion took place during the 25th Wind & Solar Integration Workshop, held in Porto from 29 September to 2 October.
