The Development Bank of Kazakhstan (DBK) is financing major green economy projects including wind farms, solar plants, electric buses and industrial modernization as part of a national low-carbon transition.
April 16, 2026
The UN has officially thanked Uzbekistan for its new climate plan, which commits to halving greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 2035 and sets a path toward carbon neutrality.
The UNFCCC has formally recognized Uzbekistan for submitting an enhanced national climate plan (NDC 3.0), which commits to halving emissions intensity by 2035 and targets carbon neutrality by 2055.
The leaders of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have agreed to jointly implement a 'Clean Air' environmental program to address pollution in their major cities.
At a high-level meeting in Bishkek, SCO member states approved joint initiatives to improve air quality and conserve Eurasian biodiversity over the next five years.
Government subsidies and new tariffs have boosted Kazakhstan's annual adoption of modern irrigation systems from 30,000 to 150,000 hectares, aiming for 1.3 million hectares by 2030.
The framework for the 2026 Regional Environmental Summit in Astana has been set. It will focus on eight core themes including climate transition support and sustainable resource management.
Russia plans to send four endangered Amur tigers to Kazakhstan as part of a joint reintroduction program aimed at restoring this rare predator's population.
Kazakhstan's government has approved a comprehensive Waste Management Concept until 2030. The plan includes establishing a National Coordination Center and digitalizing the sector to improve transparency and efficiency.
Kazakhstan has prepared a second phase for restoring the North Aral Sea, involving reconstruction of the Kokaral Dam and modernization of irrigation systems to significantly increase water volume.
Kazakhstan has approved a comprehensive biodiversity strategy through 2035, setting targets to expand protected areas, increase forest cover, and boost sustainable forestry.
The Kazakh government has approved 1.1 billion tenge for scientific research and environmental preservation efforts in its sector of the Caspian Sea.
Kazakhstan's government has directed 1.1 billion tenge towards scientific research and ecological preservation efforts in its sector of the Caspian Sea.
Kazakhstan's new Water Code mandates a 15-year strategic planning system where economic growth is linked to real water availability. The framework includes national and basin-level plans prioritizing environmental flows and public safety.
Kazakhstan presented its strategy for using satellite data to improve greenhouse gas inventories at an international conference in Tokyo. The approach aims to enhance accuracy while maintaining traditional ground-based monitoring as a core component.
Uzbekistan has launched a major three-year project with Japan ($4.6M funding) and UNDP aimed at transforming water management in the ecologically devastated Aral Sea region.
