On November 24, at 19:00, the Transforma theater space will celebrate the seven-year anniversary with the performance "Hit" at the new address: Markova, 44.The cultural space "Transforma" opens its eighth theatrical season, expanding its capabilities and geography through cooperation with Almaty Creative."Such cooperation is an important precedent for the interaction of an independent theater and the public sector. It allows you to combine the resources and competencies of both organizations, creating a platform for unique cultural and educational programs that will inspire residents and guests of Almaty," said Anna Suvorova, director of the Transforma Theater.Deputy Director General of Almaty Creative Bakhyt Yelyubayeva stressed that the cooperation is aimed at developing the urban creative environment."We strive to support cultural initiatives and take the projects of independent theaters to a new level, making them accessible to a wide audience. Almaty Creative Hub is a platform for experiments and collaborations, where residents can implement bold and significant projects," she added.The theater's repertoire also includes an improvisational performance and the launch of an acting course at the end of the month.On accreditation issues: Anna - +7 707 493 00 49Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/886278

On November 18, 2024, within the framework of the 10th meeting of partners of the Joint Lending Mechanism (JCM), organized by the delegation of Japan, the Kazakh delegation joined the discussion of global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.The event was attended by representatives of the Governments of the JCM partner countries, including ministers. The participants of the meeting welcomed the new partner countries that joined the mechanism after COP28, emphasizing the role of JCM in the implementation of more than 250 decarbonization projects around the world.The purpose of the meeting was:Summarizing and sharing experiences on the implementation of JCM.Strengthening partnerships between participating countries, including new technologies and opportunities for investment in decarbonization projects.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/886169

In the second week of SOR29, representatives of the Kazakh delegation of the Ministries of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan took part in Canada's events on the topic "The global problem of carbon pricing and climate ambitions".In particular, Kazakhstan noted issues related to the approach to carbon pricing and its value in emerging markets.Recall that this year, following the results of last SOR28, Kazakhstan joined the Canadian initiative Global Carbon Pricing Challenge.More information about the initiative can be found by clicking on the link https://www.globalcarbonpricingchallenge.org/ Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/885968

On November 18, 2024, a high-level side event was held on the fields of SOR29 on the topic "The fall of the Caspian Sea level in the context of climate change."The event was attended by ministers and Vice-Ministers of the Environment and Ecology, as well as foreign affairs of the Caspian littoral States, representatives of UNEP, UN-Habitat and the World Bank.The purpose of the event was to discuss the lowering of the Caspian Sea level, which has a significant impact on the environmental situation in the region, as well as on the economy and welfare of coastal states.The participants stressed the need to strengthen regional cooperation to address the problem of transboundary climate risks and ensure a joint response of the Caspian littoral countries to sea level decline, as well as the importance of collective efforts to develop and implement joint measures to adapt to climate change and minimize its impact on the ecosystem of the Caspian Sea.During the discussion, Vice Minister M. Oshurbayev emphasized the importance of preserving the Caspian Sea and studying the drop in water levels in order to develop effective measures to prevent further drop in water levels.In order to study this issue, the Kazakh side proposed to strengthen cooperation between the Caspian littoral countries in the field of systematic monitoring and research of sea level, conduct joint scientific research to predict changes and develop effective adaptation measures, as well as develop a comprehensive strategy to reduce the negative impact of climate change on the marine environment and coastal zones of the Caspian Sea.The participants of the event also supported the initiative of the Azerbaijani side to create an expert group to identify the causes of the decline in the Caspian Sea level.As a result of the side event, a Declaration was adopted on strengthening cooperation in the fight against the decline of the Caspian Sea level.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/885578

Head of the Department of Climate Policy of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sh. Tastemirova participated in discussions at a high-level panel session on human mobility and climate change in Central Asia, the South Caucasus and the Caspian region.The session was attended by representatives of environmental agencies, where participants discussed current challenges, national policies, as well as ways to strengthen regional cooperation. The importance of partnership between the countries of the region, international organizations and non-governmental organizations was emphasized.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/885596

Today, the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs hosted the signing ceremony of the Agreement on the Purchase of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Absorption – Emission Removal Purchase Agreement (ERPA) following the implementation of the first forest climate project in Kazakhstan. The signing ceremony was held with the participation of Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerlan Nysanbayev and Chairman of the Board of JSC NUH Baiterek Rustam Karagoishin. The event was opened by Chairman of the Presidium of NCE "Atameken" Raimbek Batalov, who designated this date as the opening of new prospects for the economy of Kazakhstan."The implementation of such projects will allow Kazakhstan to accelerate the process of achieving the goals of sustainable low-carbon development, combating climate change and land degradation. I would like to note that agriculture also has a great prospect for the implementation of carbon offset projects. For Kazakhstani farmers, this is another opportunity to comply with the principles of ESG and conduct processes with zero technology of land treatment, restoration of soil fertility due to the accumulation of organic carbon," Batalov said.Initially, 1.5 thousand hectares of degraded lands will be restored using local tree species by the Kazakh developer of the SAFC carbon project. The pilot will contribute to reducing emissions and preserving local biodiversity, and about 1.2 million carbon credits will be received during its implementation. Of the 3.3 million trees planned under the project, the first 200 thousand seedlings have already been planted. It is worth noting that low–yielding farmland and degraded pastures will be converted into a forest ecosystem: forest nursery – forest plantations – forest farming - ecotourism."This project was supported by the President of Kazakhstan and NCE Atameken and now we are starting its practical implementation. By combining the competencies of SEFE and SAFC, we will demonstrate Kazakhstan's broad opportunities to attract foreign investment," said Yuri Kim, CEO and Founder of SAFC LLP.In addition to the positive environmental impact, the project's activities will have an impact on the local social and economic environment, creating employment and training opportunities for residents of the area. According to the reduction forecast, 1.2 million tons of CO2 will be removed in 30 years, and 26 tons of CO2 per 1 hectare in 1 year.As a project partner, the British company SEFE, in addition to capital investments, will provide project development, monitoring, validation, as well as marketing services."Investing in high-quality carbon removal projects will be a key component of achieving our common climate goals in accordance with the Paris Agreement. This project will help to produce more than 1 million tons of absorbed emissions and corresponding compensation payments," added Alexander Demidov, SEFE Executive Vice President for Portfolio Management.It should be noted that following the signing of the Agreement, a meeting was held with the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov to discuss issues of cooperation on the example of the implementation of a pilot forest-climatic project."Forest reproduction is of paramount importance to us. We strive to create favorable conditions for attracting foreign investment in environmental projects. The government supports projects aimed at restoring ecosystems, reducing the carbon footprint, developing a green economy and other key areas," Olzhas Bektenov stressed.All necessary procedures have been finalized for today, and the first offtake contract has already been signed. Thanks to the international procedures passed, the way is open for other participants who can also use this experience and invest in carbon farming within the cluster.The implementation of carbon projects is a new stage in the diversification of Kazakhstan's economy. Projects of agro-industrial zones provide for the introduction of "carbon farming". This means that in the future, along with the profit from the production of agricultural products, Kazakhstan will have the opportunity to earn money from trading greenhouse gas emissions. Recall that the project started last year after the signing of a Memorandum of cooperation between NCE "Atameken", LLP "SAFC" and SEFE Marketing & Trading on the sidelines of the World Climate Summit COP 28 with the participation of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Source: https://atameken.kz/ru/news/53123-v-kazahstane-zapushena-pervaya-lesnaya-ekosistema-v-npp-podpisali-istoricheskoe-soglashenie Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/885419

On the sidelines of COP29, Vice Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan M. Oshurbayev took part in a high-level panel session on ONUW issues with a focus on children and youth, organized by UNICEF.It was noted that Kazakhstan intends to adopt UNICEF approaches, which emphasize the importance of education and capacity building, when developing the new ONUV 3.0. In particular, it is planned to include a separate chapter on education, vulnerability of children and youth in the ONUV. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/885448

A large-scale week "Almaty Students Week" dedicated to the International Students' Day has ended in Almaty. With the support of the Almaty City Youth Policy Department, 28 events were organized within the framework of the festival, which were attended by about 15,000 students of our city.One of the highlights of the festival was the career guidance festival "CareerTime". This large-scale event allowed young people to determine their professional direction and familiarize themselves with the needs of the labor market. The festival was attended by 26 universities and 30 large companies that provided more than 400 vacancies for young people. The total number of participants was more than 2,000 school graduates and unemployed youth. The Almaty Students Week Festival has become a large platform that unites the active youth of our city. Each participant not only introduced himself, but also contributed to the development of the Almaty student community. This festival proved that young people can realize their dreams and support important values. We are proud of our students and support their initiatives." As part of the "ALMATY STUDENT'S WEEK", the final stage of the "Best Student Group – 2024" competition took place The competition united students of universities and colleges of Almaty in a single creative space. More than 30 applications were submitted to participate in the competition, and in total, over 300 students expressed their desire to participate. According to the results of the competition, the student team "BusinessLAB" of the Almaty State College of Business was recognized as the "Best student group" of the city. The second place was taken by the team "DreamTeams" of the Kazakh National Agrarian University, and the third place was taken by the team "Histrue" of the Kazakh National Women's Pedagogical University. The winners were awarded with diplomas and cash certificates. One of the significant events of the week was the "Prodvision": a festival of ideas of young leaders, held in the community center of the Auezovsky district. To make the festive atmosphere special, the event was organized in the style of "Harry Potter".In addition, the Alrathon competition was held in Almaty, aimed at creating an accessible environment for young people with special needs. More than 100 participants presented innovative solutions in the field of accessibility, joined teams and received the support of experts. The competition has become a platform for the popularization of artificial intelligence technologies and their application to solve social problems. The game "Youth League of KVN Almaty" was held in the theater of traditional arts "Alatau", where young comedians of the city gathered on one stage.And the ICE Party, which took place at Medeu and gathered more than 1,000 students from various universities of the city, was a wonderful end to the week. On the festive day, fun contests, interactive games and flash mobs were organized for students on the ice. Young artists performed for the guests, who energized everyone and set the rhythm of the holiday "I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the organizers of Almaty Student Week for this wonderful opportunity. Thanks to this festival, I not only expanded my knowledge and gained new experience, but also met incredible people. Here I found like-minded people, friends, with whom, I am sure, our communication will continue after the end of the festival. Such initiatives inspire us, students, to develop, new ideas and actively participate in the life of the city. Thank you for the unforgettable moments!", - said the participant of the festival Aldiyar Bakytbekov.The Almaty Students Week festival has become an important step in strengthening the traditions of celebrating Students' Day and has opened up new opportunities for creativity and self-development of young people. As noted in the Department of Youth Policy of the city of Almaty, this project will be continued next year. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/885341

Representatives of the world-famous Frankfurt Book Fair expressed interest in cooperation with Almaty libraries, publishers and writers.Mayor of Almaty Yerbolat Dosayev received President and CEO of Frankfurter Buchmesse Jurgen Boos.During the meeting, the Frankfurt side noted the uniqueness of Almaty as a multinational city and expressed a desire to establish long-term partnerships. In turn, Yerbolat Dosayev stressed that the akimat pays special attention to the modernization of libraries and the creation of modern public spaces, and also spoke about innovative and creative solutions that Almaty is successfully implementing in city libraries."Despite the growing trend of using e-books, I am sure that nothing will replace the feeling of reading printed books, touching paper pages. According to the activity of libraries, we see that our residents are very fond of books, and we, in turn, actively contribute to this. Today, 95% of the city's libraries have been modernized. We are opening new modern libraries in all areas of the city and installing autonomous libraries in crowded places – in shopping and entertainment centers, community centers and other places. We also support writers and contemporary authors," said Mayor of Almaty Yerbolat Dosayev.Jurgen Boos, President and Executive Director of the Frankfurt Book Fair, expressed his willingness to hold seminars for local authors and publishers in Almaty, as well as to advise them on large-scale book events."We came to Kazakhstan on purpose, it is important for us to establish contact and cooperate with Almaty. We not only hold fairs, but also promote publishing. I believe that publishing requires big changes, and we can share our experience in this area. We previously advised the organizers of book fairs that took place in Mexico, South Africa and the UAE. That is, we have a lot of experience in this area. We would also like to invite Kazakhstan to become an honorary guest of the Frankfurt Book Fair," said Jurgen Boos.At the end of the meeting, the parties agreed to develop joint projects in Almaty in 2025 and strengthen cultural and business ties. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/885352

A ceremony of handing over the keys to apartments in a new building to residents of the city who waited their turn took place in the metropolis. 124 people from among orphans, Afghan veterans, pensioners, mothers of disabled children, and other categories of children with disabilities received housing on this day.Deputy Head of the Municipal Infrastructure Development Department of the Almaty Akimat Galymzhan Abdishukuruli noted that this year 2,000 people will become owners of apartments in general.Nadezhda Kuzovkina, the mother of a disabled child, said that only the day before she received a call with good news.- We have been standing in line for 13 years and the last time I was interested in her promotion was 5 years ago. I still don't believe that we finally got our roof over our heads. I express my gratitude to the authorities for having developed a special program for the disabled," the woman shared.the newspaper "Evening Almaty"Talgat SADYKOVPhoto by Kairat KONUSPAYEVSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/885163

The implementation of the republican program "Taza Kazakhstan" continues in Almaty, within the framework of which the Clean Air campaign is taking place. This initiative is aimed at combating air pollution from motor vehicles, which is one of the main sources of toxic emissions in megacities.As part of the campaign, during the period from October 30 to November 8 of this year, together with employees of the Police Department, 882 cars were checked at mobile environmental posts located both in the city center and on its outskirts. The main purpose is to monitor the level of toxicity and smokiness of vehicle exhaust gases. This is especially important in Almaty, where motor transport accounts for a significant part of the polluting factors.The monitoring results showed that 45% of the tested cars, namely 398, do not meet environmental standards, their emissions exceed acceptable standards. This highlights the need to strengthen control and increase the environmental responsibility of car owners.In this regard, administrative protocols were drawn up against violators. And 11 cars in which repeated violations were detected had their state license plates seized until the malfunctions were fixed in accordance with the Code of Administrative Offenses. They will not be able to continue operation until the exhaust problems are fixed.These measures are an important step in improving the environmental situation in Almaty and contribute to reducing air pollution. It is expected that increased control will increase the level of responsibility of drivers and contribute to improving air quality in the city. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/885121

Мероприятие было нацелено на укрепление связей, обмен опытом и обсуждение инноваций в сфере социального предпринимательства, включая ESG (экологическое, социальное и управленческое) подходы.В ходе форума вице-министр национальной экономики Бауыржан Кудайбергенов проинформировал участников о мерах государственной поддержки субъектов социального предпринимательства.«Мы всецело поддерживаем предпринимателей с солидарной социальной ответственностью, реализующие проекты и инициативы по улучшению социальных аспектов наших граждан», - подчеркнул Кудайбергенов.По его словам, внедрено льготное кредитование субъектов социального предпринимательства путем субсидирования ставки вознаграждения по 7% на сумму кредита до 1,5 млрд тенге – для инвестиционных целей и до 500 млн тенге – на пополнение оборотных средств.Также отмечена возможность субсидирования государством микрокредитов социальных предпринимателей по ставке 7% на сумму микрокредита до 20 млн тенге – на инвестиционные цели и до 5 млн тенге на пополнение оборотных средств.«В текущем году мы переориентировали политику предоставления государственных грантов исключительно для социального предпринимательства. Сумма государственного гранта составляет до 5 млн тенге на одного предпринимателя», - сообщил вице-министр.В завершение Б.Кудайбергенов поблагодарил участников Курултая и вручил награды победителям конкурса «Лучший социальный предприниматель-2024» по номинациям «Социальное инновационное решение», «Устойчивое развитие» и «Самый молодой социальный предприниматель».Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/885106

The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with the Potsdam Institute for Climate Research (PIK), held an event at the Pavilion of Kazakhstan within the framework of COP29. The topic of the session was "Scientific communication in the context of Kazakhstan's climate challenges".The session began with the exchange of a signed Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Research (PIK). Vice Minister M. Oshurbaev and Director of PIK, Professor Ottmar Edenhofer, noted that this agreement will become the basis for strengthening cooperation in the field of climate research, adaptation and scientific communication.During a panel discussion on climate resilience and lessons from past floods in Kazakhstan, experts discussed approaches to effectively communicating scientific information to the public. The issues of including rural regions in the dialogue on climate change, the role of mass media in highlighting environmental problems and international cooperation in this area were touched upon.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/885112

Kazakhstan, among only 9 countries out of 197 members of the UNFCCC, presented the Biennial Transparency report (BTR1) at the COP29.Besides our republic, Japan, Spain, Turkey, Singapore and the Netherlands are among those who have completed such a large-scale work. This was noted by the Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC, Simon Steele.This confirms Kazakhstan's leadership in the Central Asian region in achieving the climate goals set out in the Paris Agreement. According to it, the Republic of Kazakhstan is obliged to submit a Biennial Transparency report (BTR1) by December 31, 2024.BTR1 includes mandatory information on the inventory of greenhouse gases and tracking the implementation of ONUV. BTR 1 also contains information on the impacts of climate change and adaptation and financial support for technology development and transfer and capacity building.The development of BTR1 was implemented by UNDP in cooperation with Zhasyl Damu JSC within the framework of the GEF international project "Preparation of the 9th National Communication and the first and second BTR".The main part of BTR1 is the National Report on the Inventory of anthropogenic emissions from sources and removals by sinks of greenhouse gases, prepared by JSC Zhasyl Damu.For more information, please visit the website of the UNFCCC Secretariat.https://unfccc.int/first-biennial-transparency-reports Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/885027

Within the framework of the Taza Kazakhstan concept, Almaty showed the readiness of municipal equipment for the winter period. To increase the efficiency and efficiency of harvesting operations in the city, the park of specialized equipment has been updated. This year, 32 units of modern equipment have been purchased, which will provide high-quality maintenance of urban infrastructure in winter.Among the new equipment are six sweepers with a system for simultaneously loading garbage into containers through a conveyor. These machines significantly increase work efficiency by providing fast and high-quality removal of snow and debris from city streets. Five electric sweepers have also been purchased, which operate with a minimum noise level, which allows cleaning at night without disturbing the peace of the townspeople.In addition, the fleet of special equipment includes three dispensers of liquid reagents that will effectively combat ice. These machines ensure an even distribution of reagents on the road surface, which significantly increases safety on city streets in winter. An important addition were two sewage disposal machines for pumping meltwater, which will help to avoid flooding and improve drainage in the city after snowmelt.Yertay Kasenov, Deputy Director of the State Enterprise "Almaty Tazalyk", noted that the cleaning work in the city is being improved. "For the comprehensive cleaning of urban roads, 10 combined road vehicles have also been purchased, which will ensure the full maintenance of the road network in winter, as well as six tractors designed to clean sidewalks and adjacent territories from snow and ice," he said.The park of special equipment of the State Enterprise "Almaty Tazalyk" is updated annually. This is an important part of the company's activities aimed at improving the quality of work and increasing productivity in winter. So, in 2025, it is planned to purchase 123 units of special equipment, including combined road vehicles, dump trucks, garbage trucks, tractors for cleaning sidewalks, cranes with manipulators and Jetbroom snowplows, which will ensure even higher quality of cleaning and safety on the city's roads.Specialists of the enterprise, who manage special equipment, note that it has become much more convenient to work with new equipment. "Previously, it took us more time to clean one street, now, thanks to maneuverability and an increase in the number of vehicles, we are coping with our task faster. It is convenient for the citizens," says one of the drivers of special equipment."Nowadays, everything depends on how modern and multifunctional the equipment is. Almaty is probably at the forefront in this regard. You walk along Panfilov and other squares and see how small cars are cleaned like robots," Simbat Baybazarova, a resident of Almaly district, shared her opinion."Of course, there is nowhere without manual labor, but productivity is a technique. Now cars can do anything. Previously, I had only seen such equipment in commercials, but now we have a lot of them in our city. And most importantly, how vacuum cleaner robots do everything straight, cleanly, and noiselessly, and without emissions, many of them are electric," Anna Listopadnyaya, another resident of the Bostandyk district, added in the survey.For effective maintenance of Almaty in the winter period of 2024-2025, 841 units of equipment and 1,405 road workers will work on the streets of the city. This will ensure timely cleaning of snow and ice, the prevention of ice, as well as the elimination of other winter problems on roads and sidewalks.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/884971

The Vice Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources held a bilateral meeting with the Chairman of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) The seventh evaluation cycle by Jim Skea.During the meeting, the importance of preparing the Seventh Assessment Report, which will make an important contribution to the next Global Summing Up, as well as the possibility of exchanging experience between experts for the preparation of methodological reports, was noted.Climate change assessments conducted by the IPCC based on the work of scientists from around the world allow policy makers to make rational, evidence-based decisions.For reference. The IPCC is the leading body for assessing climate change, established by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in 1988.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/884795

On November 15, on the sidelines of SOR29, a bilateral meeting was held between Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan E. Nysanbayev and President of the Brazilian Climate Institute and CEO of VON BOHLEN & HALBACH Cie. FZ-LLC Peter von Bohlen and Halbach.During the meeting, Mr. von Bohlen and Halbach presented the profile of their company, noting their interest in cooperation on carbon credits and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). Special attention was paid to the potential of Kazakhstan in these areas.The Minister stressed the importance of working together to reduce carbon emissions and suggested developing a cooperation plan. Mr. von Bohlen and Halbach expressed their willingness to cooperate and invited the Kazakh side to participate in the work of the MARCH 2025 special climate organization in Brazil.The parties also discussed the implementation of projects in the field of SAF, noting that the use of certified fuel conforming to CORSIA standards will help reduce Kazakhstan's carbon footprint.In conclusion, the parties expressed their intention to continue active cooperation and stressed its importance for promoting environmentally friendly solutions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/884133

At a side event of the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Republic of Kazakhstan presented the results of climate reporting carried out within the framework of international obligations. The event was organized by the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, JSC "Zhasyl Damu" and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). The event was attended by representatives of international organizations from the countries of the Eastern Europe and CIS region.The key data of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the first Biennial Transparency Report, on the progress of the implementation of the ONUV, the National Report of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the inventory of anthropogenic emissions and removals by sinks for 1990-2022, scenarios for modeling the country's electric power sector, various emission scenarios, recommendations on economic transformation of sectors and investment strategies were presented.According to the requirements of the UNFCCC, each participating country submits climate reports at the conferences of the parties every two years, in which it fixes indicators and records annual greenhouse gas emissions. The biennial reports reflect the progress of countries in achieving their climate goals.Starting in 2024, a new component has been added to the biennial reports — tracking the progress of the implementation of nationally determined contributions (ONUV). This component allows participating countries not only to increase transparency of reporting and to clearly monitor the implementation of the ONU, but also to increase ambitions to reflect the progress of the ONU in subsequent biennial reports.Kazakhstan, among only 9 countries out of 197 members of the UNFCCC, presented the Biennial Transparency report (BTR1) at the COP29.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/884148

Today, on the sidelines of SOR29, the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), held a high-level thematic session on the topic: "Mobilizing to combat climate change: countries, international financial institutions and the private sector unite to implement the Paris Agreement."The event brought together representatives of ministries, international development banks and the private sector to discuss ways to accelerate climate finance in developing countries.Accelerating the mobilization of climate finance to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement is a central topic of discussion. The session was attended by E. Nysanbayev – Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources, Z. Suleimenova – Presidential Adviser – Special Representative of the President on International Environmental Cooperation, G. Boyd-Carpenter – Managing Director for Climate Strategy and Implementation of the EBRD, R. Al-Mashat – Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation of Egypt, N. Arpadarai – High–ranking UN Representative on Climate Change at SOR29, T. Gbadegesin – CEO of Climate Investment Funds, M. Schepers – CEO of ILX Management BV, D. Tyndall - Director of Environmental Affairs of the OECD, who discussed the experience and strategies of states, multilateral development banks (MDBs) and the private sector in overcoming barriers to investment in measures to combat climate change, especially in developing countries and economies.In his speech, Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan E. Nysanbayev noted that transitional financing is important for the climate transition in countries such as Kazakhstan. Synergies between countries, international development banks and the private sector are crucial. Multilateral development banks and international organizations can act as catalysts for change, ensuring that climate finance reaches those who need it most, especially in developing countries. He also called on financial institutions to cooperate within the framework of the Regional Climate Summit 2026.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/884181

Akim of Almaty Yerbolat Dosayev got acquainted with the construction of a comfortable school for 2000 places during a working detour of the Alatau district.The construction of the educational institution began in March last year as part of the National project "Comfortable School" in the Terekty district.In total, there are 31 public schools in the Alatau district, where almost 58 thousand children study. Taking into account the population growth and active residential development in the current academic year, the shortage of student places in the district is about 5 thousand places. The construction of 22 educational institutions for 36,800 places is planned in the megalopolis under the Comfortable School project.In the future, when a manageable level of shortage of student places is reached, the Akimat of Almaty will cover it through the construction of new schools and extensions at the expense of the local budget. Taking into account the educational organizations previously opened in the city, 16 more schools will be transferred to single-shift education in 2025. Thus, by the next academic year, 43 schools out of more than 200 public schools will switch to single-shift education (an increase from 12.5% to 18.4%).After inspecting the comfortable school in the Terekty district, Yerbolat Dosayev instructed to open it by the beginning of the third quarter, in January 2025.It should be noted that simultaneously with the construction of the school, work is underway on the sidewalk, lighting and road markings. Their completion is planned by the end of this month. Also, the Department of Urban Mobility of Almaty completed the construction of 1.1 km of access road to the school.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/884036