Cleaning and landscaping work was carried out on the factory premises and surrounding area, and the territory was cleared of waste. Thanks to collective effort and shared responsibility, important work was accomplished to maintain environmental cleanliness.A clean environment is our shared responsibility. Such initiatives contribute to the development of urban culture, raising environmental awareness and responsibility. Respect for nature and maintaining cleanliness are among the key values of modern society.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana-uir/press/news/details/1208467?lang=kk

Astana, April 24, 2026 – First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Ashikbayev held a meeting with Regional Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) for Eastern Europe and Central Asia Florence Bauer.During the meeting, the Kazakh diplomat thanked UNFPA Regional Director Bauer for her participation in the Regional Ecological Summit and expressed appreciation for the active support of the Organization’s Regional Office in holding panel sessions and events the Summit involving relevant Kazakh government agencies.He emphasized that environmental issues are directly linked to the health and well-being of children and youth, who are among the most vulnerable in the face of natural disasters and man-made emergencies caused by global climate change.UNFPA Regional Director Bauer noted that the Summit served as a platform for discussing pressing regional issues such as demographic resilience, child and maternal mortality, the impact of climate change on mortality rates in the region, as well as strengthening the capacities of youth organizations actively engaged in the environmental agenda.The UNFPA representative also noted that Kazakhstan’s experience in strengthening Family Support Centers in the Turkistan region is being replicated across other regions, while Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan have already expressed readiness to exchange experience in preventing gender-based violence based on Kazakhstan’s centers.Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue a constructive dialogue on youth reproductive health and well-being and to expand UNFPA’s presence at the UN Regional Centre for Sustainable Development for the countries of Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1208469?lang=kk

Делегация Казахстана приняла участие в Региональном форуме Европейской экономической комиссии ООН по устойчивому развитию наряду с представителями 50 стран. Страну представили директор Департамента МНЭ РК Нургуль Жанназарова и Посол по особым поручениям МИД РК Ерлан Алимбаев.В рамках сессии высокого уровня Нургуль Жанназарова представила доклад о прогрессе Казахстана в реализации Целей устойчивого развития (ЦУР), подчеркнув, что они стали фундаментом для национальных реформ и были интегрированы в обновленную Конституцию страны.Спикер акцентировала внимание на представленном в 2025 году третьем Добровольном национальном обзоре и международной инициативе Главы государства, благодаря которой 2026 год был провозглашен ООН Международным годом волонтеров.В докладе также была отмечена важная роль Регионального центра ООН по ЦУР для Центральной Азии и Афганистана и итоги экологического саммита в Астане, сфокусированного на вопросах климата и зеленой экономики.Завершая  свое выступление спикер поблагодарила руководителей агентств ООН, в том числе ЕЭК, ПРООН и выразила уверенность в дальнейшем многостороннем сотрудничестве в рамках достижения Целей устойчивого развития.Участие в форуме открывает для Казахстана и стран региона ЕЭК новые возможности для укрепления международного партнерства, обмена передовым опытом и продвижения совместных инициатив в сфере устойчивого развития.Форум послужил площадкой для координации усилий, выработки согласованных решений и расширения регионального взаимодействия по вопросам достижения Целей устойчивого развития, цифровой трансформации, зеленого роста и повышения качества жизни населения.   Обсуждения и ключевые идеи дискуссии, выработанные на форуме, будут интегрированы в глобальный обзор прогресса ЦУР на Политическом форуме высокого уровня в 2026 году. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1208471?lang=kk

In Kazakhstan in 2025, standards for construction glass were developed, which directly impact the safety of homes, offices, and public buildings. These are ST RK ISO 12543-1-2025 and ST RK ISO 12543-2-2025, regulating the production of laminated safety glass. Currently, these requirements are being applied at the enterprise TOO "StekloServis" in Uralsk, West Kazakhstan Region.The Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan notes that the documents introduce unified requirements for manufacturers and processors. They define the composition of laminated glass and its key characteristics. The main focus is on strength and safety. Such products better withstand impacts and, when broken, do not form dangerous fragments."Today, standards are not a formality but a real tool for protecting people. Implementing requirements for laminated glass increases building safety and reduces the risk of injuries. This directly affects the quality of life of Kazakhstanis and builds trust in construction materials," noted Malik Saulebay, General Director of RSE "KazStandard".In practice, this means a higher level of protection. In residential buildings and business centers, the risk of injury from broken glass is reduced. Stained glass, facades, windows, and partitions become more resistant to mechanical loads and temperature fluctuations.The production cycle includes several processing stages. Sheet glass undergoes tempering, lamination, enameling, and other processes. It is then formed into insulating glass units and specialized products with specified strength and safety characteristics.The Kazakh company "StekloServis", for which these standards were developed, produces a wide range of products. These include tempered and fire-resistant glass, laminated impact- and bullet-resistant products, enameled and molded structures, as well as insulating glass units."Laminated glass works on the principle of 'safe breakage': even under strong impact, fragments are held within the structure. This is especially important for public spaces and facade solutions, where safety requirements are at their highest," explained a specialist from "StekloServis".The production process begins with the receipt of sheet glass of various types, primarily in "jumbo" format. The material then undergoes industrial processing, including tempering, lamination, enameling, molding, assembly of insulating glass units, and manufacturing of fire-resistant products. At the final stage, the finished products are marked and packed in wooden crates or on special pyramids for safe transportation and storage.It is expected that the implementation of the standards will improve product quality and trust in construction materials."This is important for both the domestic market and for exports. Unified requirements allow domestic producers to operate according to international rules and strengthen their market position," emphasized the Ministry of Trade and Integration.Kazakhstanis will also feel the benefit of the new standards. More durable and safe glass structures reduce the risk of injury and make the everyday environment more reliable.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti-ktrm/press/news/details/1208463?lang=kk

Paris, 24 April 2026 – The 224th session of the UNESCO Executive Board was held from 8 to 23 April 2026 at the Organization’s headquarters in Paris, with active participation from the Kazakh delegation.Speaking at the plenary session, the Permanent Delegate of Kazakhstan to UNESCO, Askar Abdrakhmanov, welcomed the UNESCO 80 reform process initiated by the Organization’s new Director-General, Professor Khaled El-Enany, as well as his active engagement with Member States, their National Commissions, and other entities within the UNESCO system, which form the backbone of the Organization’s outreach and ensure its impact locally. The diplomat also expressed gratitude to UNESCO for its support of the Regional Environmental Summit in Astana and for its patronage of the upcoming international symposium “The Golden Horde as a Model of Steppe Civilization: History, Archaeology, Culture, Identity.”On the margins of the session, a traditional meeting of National Commissions for UNESCO took place. In her remarks, the Secretary-General of the National Commission of Kazakhstan for UNESCO and ICESCO, Zhanar Shaimenova, expressed support for the Organization’s renewed momentum and highlighted the importance of the efficient cooperation between the UNESCO Secretariat, National Commissions, and other affiliated institutions in advancing international cooperation in education, science, culture, communication, and information.In this context, one of the key outcomes of the session was the adoption of a decision initiated by Kazakhstan entitled «Strengthening contribution of the Associations and Clubs for UNESCO to UNESCO’s programmes and global priorities». The decision was co-sponsored by 41 UNESCO Member States from all continents.The adopted document aims to strengthen coordination efforts to systematically engage the global movement of Associations and Clubs for UNESCO in advancing the Organization’s strategic priorities. It also underlines the particular relevance of such efforts in light of the United Nations’ proclamation of 2026 as the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development.The Executive Board decision also welcomed the outcomes of the Global Youth Forum of Associations and Clubs for UNESCO in Almaty, as well as the Movement’s Roadmap for actions until 2030. It should be noted that Kazakhstan holds the presidency of the World Federation of UNESCO Clubs for the period 2023–2027.Associations and Clubs for UNESCO, first established in 1947, represent one of the oldest and most extensive networks within the UNESCO ecosystem. This global movement brings together over 5,400 volunteer initiatives in 95 countries across all continents, focusing on youth creativity, gender equality, intercultural dialogue, inclusive education, environmental awareness, and sustainable development.The Kazakhstan National Federation of Clubs for UNESCO was established in 2009 and currently unites 236 clubs across the country. More than 15,000 children, teenagers, and students participate annually in its projects.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-unesco/press/news/details/1208460?lang=kk