At the meeting, the key measures taken to improve the environmental situation in the region were announced. Also about the current achievements and plans aimed at sustainable development and improvement of the environmental situation in Almaty.As part of the implementation of the message of the President of Kazakhstan, the installation of automated emission control systems continues in Almaty. At the moment, four large enterprises of the city (AlES CHP-1 JSC, CHP-2, ZTK, Almatyteplokommunenergo LLP) must connect to the system. Two of them are already transmitting data, CHP-2 will complete the installation by the end of the year. The problem with the connection of Almatyteplokommunenergo LLP is due to the lack of financing.Another important initiative is the greening of the city. In accordance with the instructions of the President, 970.8 million seedlings were planted throughout the country in 2023, including 224 thousand trees in Almaty. Almaty continues to struggle with high levels of air pollution, in particular from large energy enterprises.One of the urgent issues is waste management in the city. There are 21 garbage collection organizations actively operating in Almaty. In 2024, 445 thousand tons of solid household waste were generated, 11% were recycled. 7 out of 9 unauthorized landfills have been eliminated in the city, and work continues to improve waste management infrastructure. In addition, KZ Recycling LLP plans to implement a waste paper recycling project with a capacity of 150 thousand tons per year, which can significantly affect the solution of the waste problem.Also, in order to reduce pollution from motor vehicles, a phased ban on the use of diesel fuel in urban transport has been introduced in Almaty. By the end of 2025, a complete transition to environmentally friendly modes of transport is planned. In 2024, 346 new gas buses, 62 trolleybuses and 69 electric buses were purchased.The chatbot "Taza Kazakhstan" has become an important tool for increasing the involvement of citizens in solving environmental issues. Through it, residents of the republic can submit applications on environmental issues. At the moment, 2,386 applications have been registered, of which 2009 have already been executed. The main complaints relate to cleaning of the territory, street lighting and landscaping.The Ministry of Ecology continues to actively work to improve the environmental situation in the regions. The introduction of new technologies, infrastructure development and improved interaction with citizens contribute to the creation of a more sustainable and healthy environment for all residents of the city.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/903050

At the enlarged meeting of the parliamentary commission for monitoring the implementation of national goals and objectives in the field of Sustainable Development, Deputy Prime Minister-Minister of national economy Nurlan Baibazarov presented the interim results of Kazakhstan's efforts to achieve the SDGs over the past 10 years.According to the SDG Index Global Sustainable Development rating, over the past five years, the Kazakhstan index has reached about 71 points. According to the results of 2024, Kazakhstan took 66th place out of 167 countries in the ranking.Deputy prime minister noted that Kazakhstan has created a solid institutional framework for the effective implementation of the SDGs. There is a Coordinating Council for the SDGs and a committee for monitoring the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals.The government has taken measures to integrate, taking into account the definition of goals in the main strategic documents of the country, including regional development documents. Thanks to this, systematic work is underway to develop priority areas of health care, education, science, ecology, entrepreneurship, etc.Kazakhstan continues to implement measures to decarbonize the economy within the framework of the Paris Agreement. In 2023, the strategy for achieving carbon neutrality until 2060 was approved. This is an important step in the fight against climate change.In 2025, at the UN High-Level Political Forum, Kazakhstan will present the third Voluntary National Review, which will focus on defining SDGs in the regions, gender equality and youth policy.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/903196

During a working trip to Kyzylorda region, Vice Minister of National Economy Bauyrzhan Omarbekov took part in the republican seminar on the implementation of the Auyl Amanaty program.Within the framework of the event, Bauyrzhan Omarbekov made a report on the implementation of regional policy, as well as the expansion of the 4th level of the budget and the development of local self-government.The Vice Minister stressed the importance of introducing new approaches within the framework of the Auyl Amanaty program, as well as the implementation of Rural Development Concepts for 2023-2027 and Local self-government until 2025. Among the key initiatives are the improvement of electoral legislation, the expansion of the powers of rural mayors, the development of municipal self—government in cities and the strengthening of the IV level of the budget.During his visit to Kyzylzharma village in Kyzylorda, B.Omarbekov met with local residents who expressed interest in the Auyl - El Besigi project and the development of infrastructure in their native village. The Vice Minister noted that within the framework of the budget programs of the Ministry of National Economy, significant funds are allocated for the development of infrastructure in the Kyzylorda region.In 2022-2024, the akimat of the region allocated 31.6 billion tenge for the implementation of 174 infrastructure projects. In particular, 1.3 billion tenge was allocated to the village of Kyzylzharma for the implementation of 6 projects, including the construction of electric networks, roads and street lighting.Also, the republican budget for 2025 provides for the allocation of 713.9 million tenge for the construction of new electric networks.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/902055

The 5th meeting of the Kazakh-Jordanian intergovernmental commission on trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian cooperation was held in Amman under the joint chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nurlan Baybazarov and Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Yaruba Al-Kuda.Representatives of the Kazakh and Jordanian delegations discussed issues of cooperation in the field of trade and investment, agriculture, energy, transport, tourism, healthcare, culture and education, as well as the exchange of experience in the field of digitalization. By the end of 2023, the trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Jordan increased 4.2 times and amounted to $6 million. At the same time, the chairmen of the joint commission noted the potential for further growth.In order to expand the range of exports, Kazakhstan is ready to increase the supply of non-primary goods to the Jordanian market in 15 commodity items, including wheat and other types of agricultural products. At the same time, Kazakhstan is interested in the participation of Jordanian companies in the creation of enterprises on the territory of our country for the production of meat, grain, legumes and other products.The Jordanian side expressed high interest in importing Kazakh grain using alternative transport routes, including through the Caspian Sea. Kazakhstan, for its part, is interested in using the potential of the port of Aqaba to export its goods to the Jordanian market and the markets of the MENA countries (countries of the Middle East and North Africa).An important step was the discussion on the use of the open skies regime by Jordanian airlines to launch direct flights to Kazakhstan, which will contribute to the development of tourism and strengthen economic ties.The parties noted the prospects for the implementation of joint projects in the field of exploration and extraction of minerals, including uranium. Agreements have been reached with the State uranium company of Jordan (JUMCO) on the participation of the national atomic company Kazatomprom in the uranium projects of the Kingdom.The participants stressed the need for direct interaction between the business circles of the two countries, including through the organization of bilateral trade and economic missions. For these purposes, the work of the Kazakh-Jordanian Business Council will be intensified, the meeting of which is proposed to be held in Astana next year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/901641

Today, Vice Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Mansur Oshurbayev held a meeting with local residents and representatives of non-profit organizations in Zhambyl region. The meeting discussed issues of the ecological state of the region and measures taken to improve it. One of the key topics was the introduction of an automated monitoring system at industrial enterprises. In the region, such systems have already been installed at 5 large facilities (Zhambyl GRES, Taraz branch of Kazphosphate LLP, NDFZ Phosphorous Plant LLP, Taraz Metallurgical Plant LLP and Zhambyl Cement Production Company LLP). Two of them (JSC Zhambyl GRES named after T.I. Baturov, LLP Kazphosphate Mineral Fertilizers Taraz branch) have already started transmitting data to the Ministry of Ecology, and the rest are at the stage of commissioning. Special attention was paid to reforestation projects. As part of the implementation of the President's instructions on the creation of forest crops, 25.9 million seedlings were planted in Zhambyl region, which is part of a large-scale program to plant 2 billion trees throughout the country. The Vice Minister also noted the importance of the transition of industrial enterprises to the best available technologies (BAT). Starting from January 1, 2025, enterprises of the first hazard category will be required to implement BAT within the framework of a comprehensive environmental permit, which will significantly reduce harmful emissions and approach international environmental standards. In the Zhambyl region, the Taraz branch of Mineral Fertilizers Kazphosphate LLP should install BAT within the established time frame.The problems of waste management were also discussed. At the moment, waste management programs have been approved only in 3 out of 11 cities and districts of Zhambyl region. In the first half of 2024, 31.3 thousand tons of solid household waste were generated in the region, of which 20% were recycled. There is also the problem of unauthorized landfills. This year, 319 illegal landfills were identified in the region, of which 252 were eliminated. Fines in the amount of 359.97 thousand tenge were imposed on 12 akims of districts and rural districts for the untimely liquidation of unauthorized landfills.It was also emphasized that within the framework of the Taza Kazakhstan program, a telegram chatbot was launched, allowing citizens to report environmental problems. Since its launch, 259 appeals have been received from residents of Zhambyl region, of which 225 have already been reviewed and resolved.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/901169

The workshop in Incheon discussed the principles and steps needed to be taken in the development of reviews, issues of scientific validity of reviews, as well as the problems of limited evidence to reflect progress towards the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals.During the event, Director of the Department of Social Sphere Development, Law Enforcement and Special Agencies of the Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan NurgulzHannazarova presented Kazakhstan's approaches to submitting a Voluntary National Review in 2025, and also spoke about the experience of submitting reviews in 2019, 2022.According to her, Kazakhstan presented the first review on July 16, 2019 during the High-level Political Forum among other 51 UN member states. The main focus was on 6 thematic goals: "Quality education", "Decent work and economic growth", "Reducing inequality", "Combating climate change", "Peace, justice and effective institutions", "Partnership for Sustainable Development".The second review was presented in July 2022 on 5 priority sustainable development goals for the country: "Poverty eradication", "Good health and well-being", "Quality education", "Clean water and sanitation", "Decent work and economic growth".Recall that Kazakhstan was included in the list of countries approved by the UN in October this year, presenting a Voluntary National Review in 2025 at the High-level Political Forum in New York.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/901026

A press tour of the facilities implemented at the request of residents this year took place in the Medeu district of Almaty.The first object was a new square with an area of 2.1 hectares, which was built on the site of an abandoned wasteland. As the akim of the Medeu district Yerkebulan Orazalin noted, previously the site was privately owned, in its place there was a fenced-in dug pit with construction debris. He has been in this form for more than two years. At the same time, residents of a nearby residential complex have repeatedly asked to organize a recreation area with children.As a result, an agreement was reached with the private owner on the transfer of the plot to communal ownership. The site has been landscaped, and now there is a small cozy park with gazebos, new playgrounds, benches and urns, new lighting poles. 175 coniferous trees were planted and 1,100 square meters were laid. m of lawn, an automatic irrigation system is organized for them.Kenzhegul Islamzhanova, a resident, often comes to the new square to relax with her grandchildren and meet with neighbors."It's wonderful that a new park has appeared in the place where there used to be an abandoned wasteland. And the most beautiful thing is that you don't have to go anywhere, you leave the house - and you're in the square. We come here every day with our grandchildren. They play, run and rejoice. There are also recreation areas for adults, you can spend time at your own pleasure and look after your grandchildren. It is very comfortable. In the evening it is even more beautiful here, there is special lighting. I am so glad that our beloved neighborhood is changing for the better!", - said the resident.The next object of the visit was secondary school No. 98, the design capacity of which increased by 300 places after the liberation of one of the buildings occupied by music school No. 8. In turn, the music school moved to a neighboring building, which was purchased by the Akimat of Almaty for these purposes.The vacated premises have been renovated and primary school students have started studying here since September of this year. Raikhan Uskenbayeva, a mother with many children, whose children study at school No. 98, noted that she took an active part in the implementation of this decision."Our school is very good, my children like studying here. But, unfortunately, over the years, the school became overloaded, and there was not enough space for children. Therefore, the decision was right that the music school moved out of our school building, and an entire building with an area of 500 sq. m. was vacated. Now they have wonderful conditions. My youngest daughter goes to the first grade, and studies in a new bright classroom, with desks and an interactive whiteboard. She runs to school every day with joy!" the parent shared.At the end of the press tour, the participants visited a new water infrastructure facility - the Balkhash clean water reservoir. This large-scale project, implemented on behalf of Akim of Almaty Yerbolat Dosayev, solved a long-standing problem with water in the upper part of the district. Today, more than 20 thousand residents of Kamenskoye Plateau, Kolsai, Yubileyny and Muztau have access to uninterrupted water supply."We used to use mountain irrigation water, sometimes we took it from water carriers. About two years ago, the water pressure became weak, because the private sector is here, everyone is watering the gardens. To solve the problem, in 2023 I personally came to a meeting with the akim's population and appealed to him. He promised that he would solve our problem. In 2024, the problem was solved, we got water! On behalf of the residents of Ladushkina Street, we express our gratitude for the stable water supply," resident Laura Kurmangalieva shared.Landscaping projects are being actively implemented in Almaty, and the program "Budget of People's Participation" makes a significant contribution to this work. Thanks to this mechanism, every resident has the opportunity to directly influence the development of their area, making the city even more cozy and comfortable to live in. Taking into account the effectiveness of the program, Akim of Almaty Yerbolat Dosayev increased the financing of the program by 18.8 billion tenge, which is 5.8 billion tenge more than last year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/899309

In Almaty, the pipeline running along Kurmangazy Street from Pushkin Street to Zenkov Street has been replaced. The length of the site, which was reconstructed this year, is 305 meters.The replaced pipeline was put into operation in 1986 and provides heat and hot water to 5 apartment buildings and 4 other facilities.In general, 20 km of heating networks have been reconstructed in the city this year on behalf of Akim of Almaty Yerbolat Dosayev. Reconstruction is carried out annually during the inter-heating period, this year it was in 6 districts of Almaty.We remind you that all information regarding movement restrictions is posted on the Almaty website.kz, in the Telegram channel @AlmatyJoly, in the social networks of district akimats and departments, as well as in the services "2GIS" and "Yandex Maps".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/899397

The exhibition "Nomads of Kazakhstan: Past and Present" has ended at the Karchag Kince Museum of Art (Hungary). The exposition included more than 200 unique exhibits telling about the rich historical and cultural heritage of the Kazakhs. The dombra of Abai Kunanbayuly, which has become a symbol of the connection of generations, attracted special attention of visitors. In general, the exhibition was visited by more than 12 thousand people."The project has aroused wide interest, which underlines the importance of cultural exchange between Kazakhstan and Hungary. Earlier, similar exhibitions were successfully held in Turkey, South Korea, Austria, Italy and the Czech Republic. The final event of the year will be the exhibition "Cultural Heritage of the Great Steppe", which will open on December 12 in Serbia. The mayor of the city pays great attention to the issues of internships, education and strengthening international relations, which in general will contribute to the development of representatives of the cultural sphere. That is why museum staff have been trained in the world's best cultural centers, including the Louvre," said Gani Mailibayev, head of the Almaty Department of Culture.By the way, the exhibition was organized by the Association of Museums of Almaty with the support of the Akimat of Almaty and the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Hungary.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/900106

The famous Italian magazine Condé Nast Traveller has published a large-scale article dedicated to Almaty and its surroundings. Lucia Galli's article and Giacomo Brezel's photographs present the city as a unique destination for travelers, combining rich culture, natural beauty and modern dynamics.The authors talk about Almaty as a place where East meets West, and traditions harmoniously coexist with modern trends.The article highlights the impressive landscapes: the majestic Ile-Alatau mountains, the "singing" dunes of the Altyn-Emel National Park, the mystical Kaindy Lake with flooded forest, the picturesque Kolsai Lakes and the unique Charyn Canyon. The natural heritage is complemented by vibrant urban attractions such as Panfilov Street, the Green Bazaar and the Kok-Tobe observation deck.The magazine highlights the gastronomic richness of the metropolis: from traditional Kazakh cuisine to modern restaurants offering neo-nomadic interpretations of local dishes.Almaty, with its cultural heritage, architecture and hospitality, appears in the article as a center of attraction for tourists looking for inspiration and new discoveries.Earlier, an article about Almaty as an attractive tourist destination was published in CNN Travel, one of the world's largest sources on travel and tourism. These publications confirm that Almaty is becoming one of the most promising tourist destinations in Central Asia, attracting travelers from all over the world with its unique combination of natural splendor and cultural diversity.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/900123

On December 12, at 20:30, a football match will be held at the Central Stadium of Almaty within the framework of the UEFA Conference League tournament between Astana and Chelsea teams.Ticket InformationDue to the increased demand and activity of scammers who previously sold fake tickets, the Almaty Sports Department recommends that football fans purchase tickets in advance on the service Zakazbiletov.kz . We kindly ask you not to use the services of intermediaries. To avoid resale and speculation, the purchased tickets will be registered and will be sent to the fans by e-mail only on the day of the match. There will be no opportunity to purchase them at the ticket offices of the stadium. Upon entering the stadium, fans will be checked for the availability of a ticket and the matching of the name on the ticket, after which they will be personally searched and a barcode will be read to verify the authenticity of the ticket.Information on road closuresFans are also advised to arrive at the Central Stadium in advance to avoid crowding at the entrance and use public transport to avoid traffic congestion.The entrance to the Central Stadium for football fans will be open at 18:00. In order to prevent traffic jams in the territory adjacent to the stadium, from 18:30 to 00:00 on December 12, traffic will be restricted on Abai Avenue (from Baitursynov Street to Mukanov), Satpayev Street (from Baitursynov Street to Baizakov) will be completely blocked and patrol police units will be deployed on nearby streets.Information for fansWe draw the attention of fans to the fact that on December 12, subzero weather is expected in the city, the air temperature will be about -11 degrees, so you should put on warm comfortable clothes. Due to security measures, thermos flasks are prohibited from entering the stadium. There will be outlets for fans inside the arena where they can buy hot drinks and snacks. Additionally, 60 bio toilets will be installed around the stadium, including for people with disabilities. Transfer InformationThe Mayor's Office of the city will organize 8 free bus routes, 10 buses each, for the convenience of fans who want to get to the Central Stadium and back. The locations of the collection points can be viewed on the 2GIS service.Mkr. Kalkaman (City Hospital stop No. 7) - The Central stadium.Mkr. Orbita (intersection of Mustafin-Toraighyrov streets) - The Central stadium.Ainabulak MKR (intersection of Makataeva-Pavlodarskaya streets) is the Central Stadium.The stop "Halyk Arena" (direction north) is the Central Stadium.The stop of the railway station Almaty-1 is the Central Stadium.The Rayymbek Batyr metro Station is the Central Stadium.PSC of Nauryzbay district is the Central stadium.Stop at the intersection of Momyshuly-Monke bi streets - Central Stadium.The transport will start running from 16:00 and will leave as soon as it is full.We ask car owners and citizens to understand the temporary inconveniences and plan their route in advance. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/900198

On December 6, 2024, the international rating agency Fitch confirmed the credit rating of Almaty at the level of "BBB", the forecast is "Stable". At the same time, the independent credit rating of the city of Almaty has been confirmed at the level of "BBB+".The high independent credit rating of the city of Almaty is due to the dynamic development of the economy, a significant increase in local budget revenues and a low debt burden of the budget, which corresponds to the "AAA" category.In 10 months of 2024, the city's short-term economic indicator accelerated to 5.2%. The growth is accompanied by business and investment activity. Investments in fixed assets increased by 8.2% to 1.3 trillion tenge. According to the results of 11 months of 2024, local budget revenues increased by 21.2%, amounting to 1,753 billion tenge.An independent credit rating at the BBB+ level will allow the Akimat of Almaty to issue green bonds for the implementation and development of large infrastructure projects.The publication of the Fitch rating is available at the link:https://www.fitchratings.com/research/international-public-finance/fitch-affirms-city-of-almaty-at-bbb-outlook-stable-06-12-2024. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/900208

The Department of Urban Planning Control of Almaty announced the beginning of the demolition of a cafe in the MD. Ainabulak-1, 6 "B", declared illegal by a court decision.The cafe was built by the owner (individual) due to the lack of an APZ, approval of the draft design, examination of the project and notification of the start of construction and installation works.Earlier, the Management took administrative measures against the owner and issued an order to eliminate the identified violations.On February 7, 2024, the Department initiated a lawsuit to demolish the facility in the Zhetysu district Court. The court's decision satisfied the claims, the decision of the city court of June 19, 2024, the decision was left unchanged.Demolition has begun with the participation of bailiffs of the Department of Justice.It should be recalled that 53 illegal facilities, including the residential complexes "Dream", KHAN, "Alma Garden" and others, have already 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/900219

Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerlan Nysanbayev held a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Great Britain to Kazakhstan Katie Leach. During the meeting, the parties discussed key areas of cooperation in the field of ecology, sustainable development and combating climate change.The Minister stressed the importance of Kazakhstan's work to fulfill international climate commitments, and also spoke about the results of the 29th Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku.E. Nysanbayev noted the importance of implementing the Strategy to Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2060, as well as the development of a new, more ambitious Updated Nationally Determined Contribution (ONUV) 3.0 by 2035.The parties discussed the holding of a Regional Climate Summit in 2026, which will be aimed at coordinating the climate actions of the Central Asian countries and expressed their readiness to work together on this issue.The Minister also noted joint projects within the framework of the Partnership for the Introduction of Markets (PMI) program and the development of integration of the national emissions trading System with European standards.In addition, new opportunities for cooperation in the field of regenerative agriculture, as well as plans for the conservation of biodiversity in Kazakhstan, were discussed. Special attention was paid to the Altyn Dala initiative, which in 2024 received the prestigious Earthshot Prize for the restoration of the saiga population.Concluding the meeting, Ye. Nysanbayev expressed gratitude to the British side for its support and willingness to continue fruitful cooperation in the environmental field.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/899931

Today, during a briefing in the Central Communications Service, Vice Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan N. Kurmalaev spoke about the use of digital technologies in the field of ecology.He noted that the Ministry is actively implementing digital transformation projects in accordance with the instructions of the Head of State.Thus, the approved Digital Transformation Map is aimed at introducing modern technologies over the next five years. Among them are artificial intelligence, satellite technologies, computer vision, analytics of large amounts of information and the ecosystem of the Internet of Things.These technologies are already being used in areas such as monitoring of pollutant emissions, early detection of forest fires and space monitoring of ecosystems. The use of digital solutions helps to increase the effectiveness of control, improve interaction between public and private structures and make prompt and informed decisions.The Ministry is actively automating public services. As a result, 29 out of 30 public services are provided electronically. In 2024, the automation of the "Logging ticket issuance" service was completed, which made it possible to transfer the process to an electronic format.The key project is the National Database on the State of the Environment and Natural Resources. The platform provides access to the entire infrastructure of the environmental fund and facilitates interaction between the state, nature users and the public. Within the framework of this project, emission monitoring systems, waste and carbon accounting, as well as automation of environmental reporting have been introduced.An interactive map of natural resources is also being implemented "Tabigat.gov.kz ", which provides information about the state of the ecosystem and natural resources of the country. Satellite monitoring helps to identify unauthorized landfills, illegal deforestation and monitor forest fires.An early detection system for forest fires is being implemented, which makes it possible to reduce the response time by 3 times, the area of fires by 20 times, and the cost of extinguishing by 15 times. The system works successfully in natural reserves and national parks.The Ministry will continue to implement and develop digital solutions for effective control and management of natural resources, which will help improve the environmental situation in the country and ensure sustainable development.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/899971

On the official Internet resource of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan http://ecogeo.gov.kz/ru and a single environmental Internet resource http://ecogosfond .kz The National Report on the state of the Environment and on the use of natural resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2023 has been published.The national report contains systematic analytical information, including in dynamics, on the environmental and radiation situation in the regions and the republic as a whole, the use of natural resources, the impact of economic activity on natural resources, as well as measures taken by state control and supervision bodies in the field of environmental protection. The Report also provides information on the state and trends of climate change in the republic, the international activities of the State in the field of environmental protection and the fulfillment of obligations under international treaties.Materials provided by central and local executive bodies, non-governmental and international organizations were used in the preparation of the Report.The national report is developed annually in accordance with paragraph 1 of Article 23 of the Environmental Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan to provide public authorities, public organizations and the public with objective information about the state of the environment, trends in its changes, the effectiveness of environmental protection measures and is aimed at improving the environmental culture of citizens.Information and Analytical Center for Environmental Protection of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/900217

The technical opening of the bridge in the MD took place in Almaty. Kemel of Zhetysu district, the construction of which was started in August this year. Earlier, on behalf of the head of the megalopolis, Yerbolat Dosayev, traffic on the bridge was closed due to its emergency condition and it was decided to build a new one.The new single–span bridge structure was erected in the shortest possible time - in almost 4 months. As part of the first stage of the work, the dismantling of the emergency bridge, the reconstruction of engineering networks, the installation of 29-meter drilling piles, the installation of supports and retaining networks were carried out.The built bridge is almost twice as long as the old one: 33 meters versus 16.8 meters. The width has also been increased from 8.5 to 14.5 meters, and a pedestrian sidewalk of 1.5 meters each has been organized on both sides of the roadway.The new bridge is fully completed and meets all standards. It has passed all the necessary checks and tests, ensuring safe movement for motorists and pedestrians.As part of the second stage, work continues on strengthening the riverbed and landscaping, including lighting. In addition, the riverbed will be cleared of a temporary base for equipment. These works are planned to be carried out by the end of this month.Recall that a technical inspection of the bridge structure of the 1960s carried out in June revealed partial destruction of concrete structures, the appearance of cracks on the bridge supports, the absence of a deformation seam and more.Local residents do not hide their joy at the completion of the bridge, which was erected much faster than the regulatory deadlines."We expected a long repair of the old bridge, but we were pleasantly surprised that a new one was built, moreover, in a very short time. It can be seen that the work was carried out efficiently and with convenience for pedestrians. We can confidently say that it will last for decades," Yulia Khvalynskaya said.Semeygul Ziyadanova also appreciated the new bridge. "This bridge is of great importance for the residents of the neighborhood, because several bus routes pass through it, as well as a school bus. It is indispensable for residents of the region and those who go to nearby villages. Without him, the daily trips were much longer," she said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/898841

TazaQazBot was launched on July 5, 2024 and has already proven its effectiveness as a tool for submitting applications and appeals from citizens.To date, 8806 applications have been received through the chatbot, of which 7913 have been successfully completed.This confirms the effectiveness of this platform and the high interest of citizens in solving regional problems.For the convenience of users and the identification of responsible performers, applications are divided into 21 categories. Most complaints from residents come from cleaning the territory, street improvement, removal of household garbage and road repairs.The most active users of the chatbot are residents of large cities: Almaty (2,434 applications), Astana (1,017 applications) and Turkestan region (834 applications).At the same time, the platform is less popular in the regions of Ulytau (78 applications), Abai (115 applications) and Pavlodar region (116 applications).The application process via @TazaQazBot is very simple and convenient: it is enough to log in, attach a photo of the problem area, specify the exact address and, if necessary, add a comment. All data is automatically transmitted to the local executive authorities, which classify the problem and appoint an executor. Depending on the category of the application, the system automatically sets deadlines for completing the work.After completing the task, the contractor uploads a photo and comments, and the applicant receives a notification of completion of the work with the opportunity to evaluate their quality through a rating system.The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan closely monitors the timely execution of applications and continues to develop a system for effective communication with the public in the field of environmental protection.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/898720

From 4 a.m. on December 8, snow began to fall in Almaty, which is expected until 22 o'clock.609 units of special equipment and 1,280 road workers are involved in the daytime period.Since the beginning of precipitation, 159 sand spreaders have been treating roads with anti-icing materials. As of 10:00 a.m., 1,480 tons have been used.With the help of 64 units of small-sized equipment, work is underway to clean sidewalks, public transport stops, and public areas.According to the Rules of landscaping of the territory of Almaty, snow is raked after every 5 cm of freshly fallen snow. According to Kazhydromet, 4 cm of snow fell in the city before 9:30 a.m.After a sharp increase in the intensity of snowfall, from 09:30 hours, 18 columns were organized to rake snow from the roadway.After shoveling snow to the roadsides, according to the technology of work, shafts will be formed and mass snow removal will be organized.After the end of the snowfall, a complete snow removal of the curb part of roads, sidewalks, ramps will be carried out.The district akimats and the akimat of the city have organized a round-the-clock duty to control the production of snow removal works.According to the information of RSE "Kazhydromet", snow is sometimes falling this afternoon with a transition to heavy, which will end before 22 o'clock.The air temperature is -3...-5°With a further decrease to -11...-13 °C during the night period on December 9. No significant precipitation at night.On December 9, there is no precipitation, the air temperature is -6...-8 °C. Department of Municipal Infrastructure DevelopmentSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/898520

At the extraordinary XXV session, the deputies of the Maslikhat supported and approved the budget of the city of Almaty for 2025-2027. The session was attended by Mayor of the city Yerbolat Dosayev, deputies and heads of local executive bodies.The head of the megalopolis, Yerbolat Dosayev, noted that the draft budget is focused on fulfilling the instructions of the Head of State and implementing the priorities of the Development Program and the General Plan of the city."The 2025 budget reflects the sustainable development of Almaty as a benchmark for the whole country. It is aimed at creating a modern and comfortable city where every resident can feel improvements in their daily lives. This is an example of how the joint work of Maslikhat and Akimat makes it possible to effectively solve key tasks," Yerbolat Dosayev stressed.Thus, the budget of Almaty for 2025 is planned at the level of 2 trillion 177 billion tenge, which is twice as high as at the beginning of 2022 (1 trillion 70 billion tenge). The main areas of financing include the development of transport and engineering infrastructure, the implementation of social programs, as well as measures to improve the environmental situation in the city. The social sphere retains priority and increases by 15% (110.6 billion tenge), amounting to 851.9 billion tenge, or 39.1% of the total budget.The budget focuses on development projects. The volume of the development budget is increasing by more than 2.2 times — from 207 billion tenge in 2022 to 455.9 billion tenge in 2025. This will allow launching major projects to modernize road and engineering infrastructure, improve the city and improve the urban environment. In addition, the active implementation of the Taza Kazakhstan program aimed at landscaping and greening the metropolis continues.The key factor in the development of Almaty's economy remains small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), which form more than 60% of the city's GRP. It is planned to allocate 71 billion tenge to support entrepreneurship in 2025, which will ensure the development of more than 4 thousand new projects. By 2030, the contribution of SMEs to the city's economy should reach 70%.During the session, the deputies also adopted an adjusted Development Plan for the city of Almaty for 2021-2025. The changes were made in connection with synchronization with the new National Development Plan of the Republic of Kazakhstan until 2029. The updated plan provides for areas such as a comfortable urban environment, sustainable economic growth, green Almaty, urbanization management, security and the development of digital technologies.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/898524