Almaty continues to attract the attention of tourists from all over the world. This place impresses with its picturesque mountains, modern architecture and cultural heritage. Along with this, the guests of the metropolis celebrate the cleanliness, comfort and hospitality of the locals.In a recent survey conducted by the Almaty City Tourism Department, more than 85% of foreign tourists expressed delight at the cleanliness of streets and parks. Well-maintained recreation areas such as Panfilov pedestrian street, terrancours and green corners at the foot of the mountains are especially popular."I live in a very clean city, and I see that Almaty is also very clean," said a tourist from Germany."Almaty is a city where nature and architecture of buildings are in harmony. We were pleased to see well-maintained streets and a clean environment. This leaves a positive impression of your city. Even an ordinary walk around the city brings great pleasure," said Anna Schmidt, a traveler from Germany.An equally important aspect is the hospitality of the locals. Tourists note that the feeling of security and friendliness makes Almaty especially attractive for those who are looking not only for beautiful views, but also for sincere human communication."My first impression of Almaty is that it is an incredibly green city with friendly residents. I immediately felt at home: people were smiling, helping me navigate, and willing to share recommendations about places worth visiting. Clean air, tidy streets, amazing resorts and the comfort that is felt here - it's all just great. Now I want to come back here again and again!" said Ken Tanaka, a tourist from Japan.Tourists from European countries such as Germany, France, the Netherlands and Ireland took part in the survey. The foreign guests emphasized the cozy atmosphere of the city. According to them, Almaty offers conditions that make your stay there as pleasant as possible.The city continues to develop every year, and in 2025, work will continue on the development of tourist infrastructure, including the launch of new cultural routes, improved logistics and the promotion of the city on the international stage.Works on landscaping, landscaping and improving the quality of life of citizens have also been strengthened within the framework of the republican program "Taza Kazakhstan". In this program, an important task is to foster environmental responsibility and respect for nature.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/904412

A flower-laying ceremony was held in Almaty at the monument "Tauelsizdik tany" in memory of the victims of the December 1986 events.The ceremony was attended by Deputy akim of the city Azamat Kaldybekov, participants of the December events, representatives of public organizations.After laying flowers, the participants observed a minute of silence in memory of the victims. Representatives of the clergy read a memorial prayer.On December 16, a solemn laying of flowers at the Independence Monument took place.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/904413

In Almaty, two residential buildings were demolished by a court decision. These are 3-storey buildings located on the same plot in the MKR. Nur-Alatau, 71/21 K. Tauasaruly street. This was reported in the Department of urban planning control of Almaty.During an unscheduled inspection, it was found that there was no complete package of permits, as a result, administrative measures were taken against the owners (individuals).Soon, the department filed a lawsuit against the demolition of the facilities in the Bostandyk district Court. On September 29, 2023, the court decided to demolish two houses. On January 31, 2024, by the decision of the Almaty Court, the decision of the district court was left unchanged.After the court's decision was received by the Department of Justice, where enforcement proceedings were initiated.The dismantling was started the day before by the owners voluntarily with the participation of bailiffs.It should be noted that since the beginning of last year, 62 construction sites, including the residential complexes Mechta, KHAN, Alma Garden and others, have been completely or partially demolished in Almaty as part of the instructions of the mayor of the city, Yerbolat Dosayev, to strengthen construction control.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/904417

Almaty is preparing to celebrate the New Year with a large-scale festive program "8 wonders of Almaty: magic for the whole family", which starts on December 20. Residents of all eight districts and guests of the metropolis will be able to become co-authors of the conceptual idea by actively participating in events.New Year's decoration of the cityOn the eve of the New Year, the city of Almaty will be decorated, starting from the main point of entry – the airport – and up to the central squares. About 300 bright constructions in the form of fairy-tale characters and festive attributes will appear on the territory of the city, including 120 renovated MAFas from last year. The trees along the highways will be decorated with LED lamps and garlands. In total, 12 streets and avenues will be decorated with 1,500 lighting elements, of which 350 are restored brackets used last year.The facades of 21 iconic buildings will also be illuminated with architectural lighting, giving Almaty a special charm and grandeur on New Year's Eve. The Kok Tobe TV tower, a symbol and landmark of Almaty, will be decorated in the New Year's style and will delight citizens and tourists with a festive multimedia video sequence.The main symbols of New Year's AlmatyFor the first time, tree trunks in the classical style will be erected on the main squares of the city instead of frame ones. The main New Year tree, which will be 22 meters high, will traditionally take its solemn place on the square named after Abai, in front of the Palace of the Republic. Bright decorative elements, Christmas balls, large bows, 6 kilometers of garlands, as well as New Year's toys made from recycled environmentally friendly materials will be used for its decoration.This year, more than 80 Christmas trees will be installed in Almaty. From 4 to 6 kilometers of garlands will be used to decorate each of them. Christmas trees will appear in key locations of the city: in the Park of the First President, Republic Square, at the Halyk Arena Ice Palace, the Almaty Arena multifunctional complex, the N. Sats State Academic Russian Theater for Children and Youth, the Nauryzbai Amphitheater, the Abai KazNTOB, the legendary Almaty Circus, in front of shopping centers, in squares, parks, and other places favored by city residents. Special attention will be paid to the content of the holidays.The most long–awaited New Year's Eve event, the lighting of the main Christmas tree, will take place on December 20 at 19:00. In honor of the celebration, pop stars will perform in front of the Palace of the Republic: Turar, Dakelot, Adill, Madi Rymbayev, Dinaya, Astro group, Malika Yes, Balzhan Bidash, ALPHA group, as well as the main characters of the holiday – Ayaz Ata and Akshakar.Residents and guests of the city who visited Abai Square will be greeted by a fairy-tale fairy in a saukele, a carriage with Cinderella, a Gingerbread man and other fairy-tale characters-MAFs. Large-scale and bright photo zones, sparkling fountains and other installations will give an unforgettable festive atmosphere where everyone can take memorable photos and make a New Year's video. In addition, the main New Year's fair will be open on Abai Square from December 20, 2024 to January 5, 2025, where handicrafts, souvenirs and New Year's toys will be presented.A 22–meter-high Christmas tree and the yurt of the main New Year's hero, Ayaz Ata, will be installed on Astana Square. The wonder house, decorated in the national style, can be visited by everyone. A fair will also be held here from December 20, master classes and games will be organized. By the way, according to tradition, the main New Year's concert with the participation of pop stars will be held before KBTU on December 31 at 21:00.On December 20, a Christmas fair and a food court area will open on al-Farabi Avenue in front of the Nurly Tau business center. Live bands will perform here on an unusually mounted stage from December 26 to 31. At this location, a 19-meter Christmas tree, colorful installations and decorated trees will create a unique holiday atmosphere where you can spend time with your loved ones, buy gifts and enjoy live music.Almaty Arbat will be decorated in the style of Carnaby Street in London. Light tunnels and compositions of stars and balloons will appear in the pedestrian zone. A Christmas tree fair will be held here every day from December 20 to 31, ranging from classic green to decorative mini-Christmas trees. In addition, performances by famous performers and young musicians, an exhibition of artists, as well as games for the whole family are planned on Arbat.From December 20 to 30, the legendary State Puppet Theater will present to children the entertainment program "Magic Mirror" and the play "The Snow Queen" based on the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. Kids will travel to a mysterious and magical world to understand the meaning of friendship and kindness. Santa Claus, Santa Claus, Pierre Noel, Befana, Shan Dan Laozhen, Elsa and other favorite fairy-tale characters together with the children will look for a solution to the confusing New Year's story. In the interactive program, young viewers will become the heroes of a magical story, saving the New Year with these characters.In turn, the Almaty Circus has prepared a laser show and a bright New Year's performance "The Snow Queen". From December 21, 2024 to January 21, 2025, viewers will be able to see a dynamic and exciting fairy-tale adventure of little wizards. New circus acts and exclusive costumes have been created especially for the program. Performers from Moscow's Nikulin Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard and a clown from sunny Spain, who is a winner and laureate of international circus art festivals, will also perform at the circus arena.In addition to New Year's performances, each of the 8 districts of the city will host a parade of Ayaz Ata and fairy-tale characters, fairs and exhibitions, concerts and games. The list of New Year's events will be published on the official website of the Akimat of Almaty.It should be noted that the budget for New Year's decoration in Almaty this year will amount to about 800 million tenge. However, due to the maximum use of last year's restored installations, as well as the participation of city cultural institutions in holding events, this year's celebration will be on a larger scale than last year. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/904419

На заседании Правительства рассмотрены итоги социально-экономического развития Казахстана за январь-ноябрь текущего года.Заместитель Премьер-Министра – министр национальной экономики Нурлан Байбазаров доложил, что за отчетный период рост экономики составил 4,4%. Положительная динамика в реальном секторе составила 5%, в сфере услуг – 4,5%.Среди отраслей наибольший рост демонстрируют сельское хозяйство и строительство. Торговля выросла на 8,2%, услуги транспорта – на 8,1%, обрабатывающая промышленность – на 5,3%.Инвестиции в основной капитал выросли на 3,1%. Объем инвестиций вырос в образовании в 2,2 раза, научной и технической деятельности – на 42,1%, транспорте – на 27,2%, обрабатывающей промышленности – на 18%.В январе-октябре внешнеторговый товарооборот республики составил $116,9 млрд. Экспорт достиг $68,5 млрд, в том числе обработанных товаров – $23,3 млрд, импорт – $48,4 млрд. В целом положительный торговый баланс РК равен $20,1 млрд.Обрабатывающая промышленность сохраняет положительные темпы роста. Объем производства ускорился до 5,3%.За январь-ноябрь текущего года введено 16,3 млн кв. метров жилья, что на 8,3% больше показателя соответствующего периода прошлого года.Валовый выпуск продукции сельского хозяйства увеличился на 13,4%. Благодаря завершению основного сбора урожая рост в растениеводстве составил 19,9%.По словам Н.Байбазарова, для обеспечения экономического роста центральным и местным исполнительным органам необходимо сделать акцент на следующих мерах:1. Усилить контроль за освоением бюджетных средств в строительстве, завершить строительство арендного жилья и дорог;2. Обеспечить завершение и ввод до конца этого года запланированных инвестиционных проектов в обрабатывающей промышленности;3. Усилить контроль и освоение средств, выделенных на строительство жилья и поддержку машиностроения;4. Администраторам бюджетных программ обеспечить полное освоение средств;5. Обеспечить бесперебойную транспортировку и реализацию зерна, в том числе на экспорт.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/904114

A press tour of the facilities implemented within the framework of the Budget of People's Participation program took place in the Nauryzbay district of Almaty. The akim of the district, together with the authors of the projects, demonstrated the results of the transformations to the residents.The first object was the landscaping of the territory in front of the Barlyk market. Previously, the site was in a neglected state, now it has been transformed into a modern public area with a length of 450 meters. Fences have been installed in the landscaped area to prevent spontaneous trade, 150 trees and 60 shrubs with an automatic irrigation system have been planted, and power lines have been moved underground for the safety of residents."Now this place has been completely transformed. Paths, greenery, comfortable areas – it is clear that everything is being done for the residents. Thanks to everyone who took part in this project," Beibit Nazarov, a resident of the district, expressed his gratitude.The next object in the framework of the press tour was a pedestrian zone in the Shugyla neighborhood. The new 350-meter-long pedestrian zone has become a favorite place for residents. There is a modern playground for children, a basketball court and a workout area and an amphitheater for cultural events. 84 birches, 24 pines, more than 500 shrubs were also planted, 3,400 m2 of lawns were laid.The third object was the road improvement in the ST "Edelweiss", where the road surface and sidewalks were improved, which provided comfort of movement. In addition, 3,800 m2 of sidewalks were built, 14,500 m2 of pavement was updated and new asphalt was laid in the Al-Farabi residential complex and other residential areas."New asphalt, lighting – it all makes our lives better. We are grateful for these changes!" said Irina Vaganova, a resident of the Edelweiss Art.The final object is the landscaping of courtyards in the Rahat microdistrict. As part of the landscaping in the MD. The facades of eight apartment buildings have been renovated, the courtyards have received a modern look, new garbage containers have been installed, the football field has been updated and new asphalt has been laid."Now we have a cozy courtyard with an updated football field. This is what we have been waiting for for a long time!" said Rinat, a resident of the neighborhood.In turn, Akim of Nauryzbay district Nazira Togizbayeva stressed the importance of the BNU program."We appreciate every initiative and try to implement it in the best possible way. The BNU program is an opportunity for every resident to contribute to the development of the district," said Akim of the district Nazira Togizbayeva.Nauryzbai district continues to change, becoming more comfortable and modern thanks to the initiatives of residents and the support of the program "Budget of popular participation".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/901764

On December 16, flowers will be laid at the Independence Monument on Republic Square in Almaty. The ceremony will be attended by representatives of the Veterans Council and the Mayor's Office of the city, public organizations, ethnic and cultural associations, participants in the December 1986 events.On December 17, as part of the 38th anniversary of the December 1986 events, flowers will be laid at the monument "Tauelsizdik tany". The ceremony will be attended by participants of the December events, representatives of the mayor's office and youth organizations of the city. The participants will observe a minute of silence in memory of the victims. Representatives of the clergy will read a memorial prayer.Festive events will also be held in the districts of the city.Concerts dedicated to December events will be held in Almaly district on December 13 at the Ten Qogam center of Almaly district and at the Almaty Tchaikovsky Music College.A round table "Tauelsizdik - mangilik eldin tugyry" will be held in the Bostandyk district on December 15 at 16:00 in the community center of the district. On December 16, at 18:00, the Mega Alma-Ata shopping center will host a performance by the academic state folklore and ethnographic orchestra "Otyrar Sazy" named after Nurgisa Tlendieva.On December 13, at 11:30 a.m., a meeting on the topic "Babalarym ansan – Tauelsizdik" will be held in the Medeu district at the B. Momyshuly Lyceum No.131.A festive concert for pensioners will be held in the Turksib district on December 13 at the active longevity center of the district. On December 14, the community center of the district will host a round table "Ardagerlerdi ardaktayyk!" with participants of the December events and the youth of the district.On December 13, at 11:00 in Nauryzbay district, a concert program "Tugyr biik-tauelsizdik" will be held at the Center for Innovative Creativity (Shugyla mkr., 347/4).On December 13, at 11:00 in Auezovsky district, a festive concert "Tauelsizdik tynysyn, bugingi duletin, yerteng yrysyn" will be held in the assembly hall of the Almaty Technological College, and a flash mob dedicated to Independence Day will be held in the community center of Auezovsky district.On December 13, at 14:00, a festive concert "Tauelsizdik - Tugyrym" will be held in the House of Culture in conjunction with school No. 193 in Zhetysu district.Open lessons, conferences and meetings dedicated to the December events are held in all educational institutions of the city during the month.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/901767

In Almaty in order to ensure transport accessibility for residents of the MD. Nurshashkan City Mobility Department has organized a new regular bus route.Route No. 91 with the message "mkr. Nurshashkan – Almaty-2 railway station" will start running from December 13. The route will be serviced by the carrier Almatyelectrotrans LLP with Golden Dragon gas buses with a daily output of 12 units of rolling stock and a planned interval of 12 minutes.It should be noted that according to the Rules of Passenger and Baggage Transportation by road, the route was transferred to the carrier before the competition for route maintenance and will operate in a test mode. As a result, adjustments to the traffic pattern are possible, taking into account passenger traffic and the needs of the population.Recall that this year, on behalf of the head of the megalopolis, Yerbolat Dosayev, the akimat purchased 600 buses, 112 trolleybuses and 100 electric buses. Since the beginning of the year, UGM has organized 18 suburban and 3 urban routes.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/901826

The Department of Urban Planning Control of Almaty informs about the beginning of the demolition of a residential complex at: AKH "Chapaeva", uch. 426, 504 in the MD. Karagaily.An earlier unscheduled inspection found that the customer (an individual) is building a residential complex in the absence of an APZ, approval of a draft design, notification of the start of construction and installation works and expertise.Administrative measures were taken against the customer, and after that a statement of claim for demolition was sent to the SMES of Almaty.On July 26, 2023, the Management's claims were satisfied by the decision of the Specialized Interdistrict Economic Court of Almaty. On October 26, 2023, the Almaty City Court upheld the decision of the 1st instance. On January 30, 2024, the writ of execution was sent to the Almaty Department of Justice, where enforcement proceedings were initiated.Demolition began today with the participation of bailiffs.It should be recalled that 55 illegal facilities, including residential complexes "Dream", KHAN, "Alma Garden" and others, have been completely or partially demolished since the beginning of last year as part of the instruction of Akim of Almaty Yerbolat Dosayev to strengthen control over construction.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/902437

The Department of Youth Policy of the city of Almaty, together with the Department of Emergency Situations (DFS), are conducting a series of training events on seismic safety among the youth of the city. These events are held on the basis of universities in the city.One of these meetings was held at the Kazakh National Agrarian Research University. Senior officer, Lieutenant Colonel of the Department of Civil Defense of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Almaty Medeu Shakenov told the participants in detail about the security measures that must be observed in case of emergencies."Natural disasters cannot be predicted. Therefore, in order for them to protect themselves, we must ensure that young people are ready to act in emergency situations. That's why we train young people through such activities and develop their ability to protect themselves and others in an emergency in the first place. It is very important for young people to hold such information events," said the representative of the Ministry of Emergency Situations Medeu Shakenov.The event also addressed issues of prevention of natural disasters, extinguishing fires caused by the human factor, as well as providing first aid and psychological assistance."Thanks to today's event, I got a lot of new information for myself. I think every citizen should know what to do in an emergency situation. If such events take place in the future, I will definitely take part," said student Erbol Bakytbekov. In addition, a number of similar events are planned in all community centers of our city to explain safety measures to young people. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/902446

The Akimat of the city has organized 8 free bus routes, 10 buses each, for the convenience of fans. The route runs from the Central Stadium.The locations of the delivery points can be viewed on the 2GIS service.* Central stadium - mkr. Kalkaman (bus stop City Hospital No. 7);* Central Stadium - mkr. Orbit (intersection of Mustafin-Toraighyrov streets);* Central Stadium - mkr. Ainabulak (intersection of Makataeva-Pavlodarskaya streets);* Central Stadium - Halyk Arena bus stop (north direction);* Central Stadium - Almaty Railway Station stop-1;* Central Siadion - Rayymbek Batyr metro station;* Central Stadium - PSC of Nauryzbay district;* Central Stadium - Stop at the intersection of Momyshuly-Monke bi streets.The transport started running at 16:00 and will leave as soon as it is full.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/902531

We apologize to the fans for the inconvenience caused by the untimely clearing of snow between the seats of six rows (2.7% of the total number of seats in the Central Stadium) of the western sector of the central stadium of Almaty.In order to avoid similar incidents in the future, an inspection will be carried out.The manager of the Central Stadium facility, Bauyrzhan Zhumazhanov, has already been removed from his post.We understand the importance of the comfort of the audience, especially at such important matches, and we will do our best to ensure that such a situation does not happen again in the future.Directorate of sports facilities of the city of AlmatySource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/902550

A press tour was held in the Alatau district, during which media representatives got acquainted with the key facilities implemented this year. Akim of the district Talgat Malybayev and the project participants spoke in detail about the achievements that the district can be proud of.The first object of the press tour was the landscaping of the park in the Karasu microdistrict. The project, implemented in 2023-2024, covers an area of 11 hectares. On behalf of the akim of the district Talgat Malybayev, a modern automatic watering system was installed. According to the project, small architectural forms (MAFS), benches, urns and an original pergola of individual manufacture are placed. In addition, green spaces have been planted here, which significantly improves the appearance and atmosphere of the neighborhood.Another important project is the construction of water supply and sewerage distribution networks in the Algabas microdistrict. In 2024, the construction of water supply systems with a length of 47.5 km was completed, which provided centralized water supply to 585 residential buildings, which is more than 4 thousand residents. The project was under the personal control of the Mayor of Almaty, Yerbolat Dosayev, and became an important step in improving the quality of life of local residents by providing them with access to necessary public services.The press tour also included a visit to the recently opened sports and wellness center in the Zerdeli microdistrict, which has become one of the clearest examples of the development of sports infrastructure in the area. This center accepts up to 400 children daily, providing them with modern conditions for sports activities. The complex includes a sports hall, a gym, a boxing hall, a choreography hall, as well as a board game room. In the implementation of the project, Talgat Malybayev demanded special attention to the creation of comfortable conditions for people with limited mobility, including the availability of adapted dressing rooms and shower rooms.Since its foundation, Alatau district has attached special importance to the development of road infrastructure and improvement of public transport. In 2024, an average repair of roads was carried out on 72 streets of the district with a total length of 53.7 km. A pit repair was also carried out on an area of 30 thousand square meters. In addition, the construction of new roads with a total length of 0.55 km and average repairs on 10 streets with a total length of 3.9 km has been completed this year. These works have significantly improved the transport accessibility of the areas and increased road safety.The Budget of People's Participation program continues to demonstrate its effectiveness in creating modern and comfortable public spaces for residents of the Alatau district.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/902560

The Akimat of Almaty informs about the additional selection of applications for participation in the city's preferential lending program "Almaty Zhastary". This stage of the selection will be available only to those citizens who applied during the main competitive selection period from July 29 to August 7, 2024, but did not receive a positive decision due to incorrect filling or submission of documents.Information about applications approved for editing is available on the main page of the program's website in the section "List of applicants allowed to edit applications".The editing procedure must be completed on the official website of the program — almaty-zhastary2024.kz . The period for making adjustments and updating documents is set from December 23 to December 31, 2024.For additional clarifications and consultations, citizens can contact the multi-channel telephone number of the Almaty Municipal Infrastructure Development Department +7 (727) 225 14 57.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/902592

In honor of the main national holiday — Independence Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan, symbolizing freedom, unity and prosperity of the country, the Almaty City Tourism Department, together with the Border Control Department at the Border Service of the National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Almaty International Airport, organizes a unique campaign called "Sweet gift as a greeting". The event is designed to create a festive mood and emphasize the deep respect of Almaty residents for the traditions of hospitality.At the time of passport control, passengers will receive sweet presents — traditional Kazakhstani chocolate and cookies. The campaign will cover over 5,000 passengers on more than 50 international flights, creating an atmosphere of warmth and friendliness for arriving guests from the very first minutes of their stay in Almaty.This initiative is part of the global program to improve the quality of the tourist service "Visitor Experience".Almaty actively forms a positive perception of the city as a modern, hospitable and cultural destination for travelers from all over the world. According to Mastercard, the high level of service and unique impressions from visiting the city contribute to the return of guests — from January to October 2024, the share of repeat visits was 25%.Special attention is paid to improving the professionalism of border guards and customs control officers. The annual hospitality facilitation sessions help them improve their communication skills with international guests, which ensures a high standard of service and gives travelers a sense of care and respect.Statistics confirm the success of Almaty as one of the leading tourist centers in the region: in 9 months of 2024, the total tourist flow increased by 14.2%, reaching 1,729,601 people. The number of foreign tourists increased by 24%, amounting to 507,567 people, which is more than half of the total tourist flow in Kazakhstan. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/902596

The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, organized a seminar on the implementation of the Joint Credit Mechanism (JCM) in Kazakhstan.This workshop was held for government officials, local private companies and Japanese branches in Kazakhstan to explore the challenges and needs of climate change mitigation measures in Kazakhstan.On behalf of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Director of the Department of Climate Policy Saule Sabieva made a welcoming speech and presentation on the "Strategy for achieving carbon neutrality by 2060 and expectations from JCM".The seminar also considered the main aspects of the JCM mechanism, the JCM support programs provided by the Government of Japan, and organized substantive discussions on cooperation between Kazakhstan and Japan in the field of decarbonization under the JCM scheme.Following the results of the seminar, it is expected that the selection of projects will be carried out within the framework of the Joint JCM CommitteeThe materials of the seminar are available at the link https://pckk.ent.box.com/s/ex086fja7ayupkt8lg2o5vuufci9bd6bSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/901503

Today, Astana hosted the GCIP Kazakhstan 2024 National Forum, the final of the prestigious Global Cleantech Innovation Program (GCIP) acceleration program, organized with the support of UNIDO. The Forum became an important event for startups in the field of sustainable technologies, where unique environmental projects aimed at solving urgent environmental problems were presented.The forum began with a welcoming speech by the Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, E.Nysanbayev, who stressed the importance of introducing green technologies for the sustainable development of the country. E. Zhanbyrshin, Chairman of the Committee on Ecology and Nature Management of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, also made a speech, noting the role of the forum in promoting environmental initiatives.Within the framework of the forum, a panel session was held on the topic "Prospects for the development of clean, green technologies in Kazakhstan and the world", where participants, including D. Karimsakov, Chairman of the Board of the International Center for Green Technologies and Investment Projects (IGTIC), R. Zhemkov, CEO of CAICA, M. Gijduaniev and others discussed global trends and opportunities for Kazakhstan in the field of green technologies.An important moment of the forum was the signing of a memorandum of cooperation between IGTIC and TusHoldings, the Chinese leader in innovation, which manages such giants as Xiaomi, Lenovo and ByteDance (TikTok), as well as with Zagreb Innovation Centre Ltd. These partnerships will open up new opportunities for Kazakhstani startups in the field of green technologies, providing access to international experience and resources.The forum participants also took part in a workshop of the reputable research company Cleantech Group, which discussed recommendations for the development of green technologies in Kazakhstan and the adaptation of best international practices. As part of the UN Summit business game, participants immersed themselves in negotiations on climate issues and strategies to combat climate change.At the Demo Day, large Kazakhstani enterprises such as Kazakhmys, Kazzinc, ERG presented their technological tasks for startups, and within the framework of Investor Connect, startups were able to present their innovations to investors and discuss possible cooperation.The forum ended with the awarding of the winners, who demonstrated the best projects and solutions in the field of sustainable technologies. The winners of the forum received grants and the opportunity to represent Kazakhstan at the global finals in Istanbul in 2025.GCIP Kazakhstan is the only program in Central Asia supporting startups in the field of environmentally friendly technologies. GCIP is being implemented in Kazakhstan along with 15 countries such as Turkey, South Africa, Indonesia, Nigeria and others. This year, 27 innovative projects have been selected for the acceleration program, which can become an engine of change not only in Kazakhstan, but also around the world.One of the notable moments of the Forum was the planting of plant seeds by E.Nysanbaev and E.Zhambyrshin. The badges for the participants were made of decomposing material that contained flower seeds. Each badge was accompanied by a boarding instruction. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/901655

The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), organized a seminar on the development of electric mobility and charging infrastructure.The seminar was opened by the Vice-Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan Zh.Aliev.This workshop is organized within the framework of IFC initiatives to support the development of a long-term strategy for the development of electric mobility for the period 2025-2035. The event is aimed at strengthening cooperation and developing solutions that correspond to Kazakhstan's national priorities and global trends in the sector.The following topics were discussed during the seminar: how to develop a roadmap and vision of electric mobility in Kazakhstan, the deployment of charging infrastructure in Kazakhstan.The seminar became the first platform for interaction with the private sector in the framework of the development of a strategy and roadmap for electric mobility, which set guidelines for all stakeholders and identified key areas of development.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/902109

Today, Vice Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan M. Oshurbayev met with representatives of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (hereinafter – the OECD) Pelin Atamer and Matthew Griffiths. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Federal Ministry of Environment, Nature Protection, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection of the Federal Republic of Germany for Central Asia, Jurgen Kainhorst and Yvonne Lindenlaub, and Deputy Ambassador Extraordinary Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Republic of Kazakhstan.During the meeting, issues of Kazakhstan's commitment to the implementation of updated Nationally Determined contributions (hereinafter referred to as ONUV) were discussed in accordance with the draft Roadmap of the Strategy for Achieving Carbon Neutrality of the Republic of Kazakhstan until 2060, the participation of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the annual regional events of the Sustainable Infrastructure Program in Central Asia (hereinafter – SIPA) and measures to create an effective mechanism for assessing environmental risks.As the Vice Minister noted, a Roadmap to the Strategy is currently being developed, within the framework of which SIPA proposals allow integrating quantitative and qualitative indicators that will ensure the fulfillment of commitments at the national, regional and sectoral levels.At the same time, the Vice Minister expressed interest in the issue of compensation schemes and carbon emission reductions for international aviation.In this regard, the Vice Minister asked the OECD to provide support in conducting an analysis to assess the potential risks and benefits associated with this scheme and the application of CORSIA certificates.M. Oshurbayev also expressed interest in organizing and participating in new educational projects of the SIPA program and OECD events at the regional level.In turn, the representatives of the OECD confirmed their readiness to work together and provide assistance in ensuring environmental safety in the field of environmental protection.Following the meeting, the parties agreed on further mutually beneficial cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/902120

On December 12, 2024, the fourth meeting of the Kazakh-Russian Commission for the Conservation of the Ecosystem of the Transboundary Zhaiyk River Basin (Ural) (hereinafter referred to as the Commission), established in accordance with the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of the Russian Federation on the Conservation of the Ecosystem of the Transboundary Zhaiyk River Basin (Ural) dated October 4, 2016, took place in a videoconference format.The Kazakh side was headed by J.S. Aliyev, Vice Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The Russian side was headed by S.M. Anoprienko, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Ecology of the Russian Federation.The meeting was also attended by representatives of the central state, local executive and representative bodies of the two sides and the public.The parties heard and accepted information on the implementation of the Kazakh-Russian Cooperation Program for the conservation and Restoration of the ecosystem of the transboundary Zhaiyk River basin (Ural) for 2021-2024.The Kazakh side informed the Russian side about the ongoing research work, which is scheduled to be completed in 2025, reconstruction of canals and irrigation systems, shore protection, dredging, cleaning, stocking of the river basin with young sturgeon and cyprinid fish species, reforestation, elimination of unauthorized landfills and other measures.The Russian side, in turn, informed about the completion of research work in 2023, the construction and reconstruction of sewage treatment plants, the clearing of riverbeds, ponds and reservoirs, the elimination of unauthorized landfills, the stocking of water bodies, and environmental actions involving volunteers.In addition, the issue of the results of monitoring the water quality of the Zhaiyk River basin (Ural) in the transboundary areas of the territories of Kazakhstan and Russia was considered. The parties stressed that water quality monitoring activities are carried out by each party in accordance with the Program for Monitoring Transboundary Water Bodies of the Zhaiyk River Basin (Ural) for 2021-2025 in full.The parties informed each other about the work done on the conservation and restoration of floodplain forests in the basin of the Zhaiyk River (Ural) and the conservation and reproduction of sturgeon in the Zhaiyk River (Ural).The parties highly appreciated the work done on the formation of social and environmental awareness and a culture of respect for the basin of the transboundary Zhaiyk River (Ural) and agreed to continue cooperation with the involvement of young specialists and students to increase attention to the problem of preserving the ecosystem of the basin of the transboundary Zhaiyk River (Ural).The Russian side proposed to hold a joint environmental event in 2025 within the framework of the Kazakh-Russian campaign "To the basin of the Zhaiyk (Urals) – clean shores and good neighborliness". The Kazakh side supported this proposal.Following the meeting, the Parties agreed to continue work on the conservation of the ecosystem of the transboundary Zhaiyk River basin (Ural) through the development and approval of a new program for a five-year period.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/902514