Financing of the Almaty Zhastary housing program will be continued in Almaty on the initiative of Mayor Yerbolat Dosayev. This was announced during an extraordinary session of the Almaty Maslikhat by the head of the Finance Department Kanat Sukhambekov.As part of the clarification of the budget of the city of Almaty, the volume of social assistance for citizens from the category of socially vulnerable segments of the population has been increased: 585 million tenge is allocated to district akimats to provide social support to citizens at home, as well as support for persons with special needs.Kanat Sukhambekov noted that an additional 1.4 billion tenge will be allocated from the budget to finance the Almaty Zhastary housing program.This will allow, according to him, to provide an additional 80 mortgage loans for young citizens who work in social, law enforcement, municipal and other fields.It is also planned to allocate an additional 2.5 billion tenge from the local budget to improve the living conditions of 2,510 employees of the internal affairs bodies.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/893585

The Maslikhat of Almaty city has adopted the "Almaty City Housing Renovation Program until 2030", which aims to improve the living conditions of citizens, update the urban environment and prevent an increase in emergency housing stock.JSC "Social and Entrepreneurial Corporation of Almaty" (SEC) has been appointed as the administrator of the program, and the authorized organization is LLP "Enterprise of Capital Construction of the Akimat of Almaty" (PKS).The program covers dilapidated apartment buildings up to two floors built between 1930 and 1980, as well as individual residential buildings, industrial, commercial and other facilities requiring renovation of the territory and infrastructure. Its implementation will be carried out in accordance with the General Plan of Almaty until 2040, which provides for the development of residential areas taking into account the density of development, accessibility of social, engineering and transport infrastructure, as well as modern safety and aesthetic requirements.One of the key features of the new program was the introduction of mechanisms to protect the rights of homeowners and improve interaction with residents and the public.The list of objects of the renovation program is divided into three categories:Investment-unattractive (category 1):Objects located on red lines or intended for the construction of engineering infrastructure, social or other facilities.The purchase and demolition of such buildings will be carried out by the akimat of the city in accordance with the norms of land legislation.Investment-unattractive (category 2):Facilities intended for the construction of priority residential, social and commercial buildings for the city.The relocation of residents and the release of plots will provide a housing and communal services, it is assumed that the land will be sold to investors at market value.Investment-attractive (category 3):Facilities located within neighborhoods, polycenters, or industrial areas that require comprehensive renovation.The relocation of residents and the demolition of such facilities will be financed by investors.There are three compensation options for owners of dilapidated housing:A barter agreement: the exchange of old housing for a new one on the principle of "room for room", regardless of the number of residents.Transfer of ownership agreement: equivalent housing is provided after the completion of a new house. Prior to that, residents are provided with temporary housing.Purchase and sale agreement: purchase of housing at a market value determined by an independent appraisal company.Relocation and demolition of buildings will be carried out only with the consent of all owners. For citizens with special needs, conditions are provided for relocation to the ground floors or to houses equipped with elevators, ramps and barrier-free access. Primary attention is paid to the demolition of frame-reed houses and buildings located on tectonic faults, which will ensure the safety of residents of the metropolis.By 2030, it is planned to renovate at least 676 dilapidated houses, which will allow about 7,500 owners to move into modern well-maintained apartments.Within the framework of the program, a Renovation Office (project team) has been created, which coordinates the interaction of all participants in the renovation – from experts and public organizations to authorized government departments.The renovation program is one of the key elements of the strategic development plan for the city of Almaty, aimed at turning it into a comfortable, sustainable and innovative metropolis. The successful implementation of this Program will ensure the formation of a high-quality urban environment, improve the standard of living of citizens and create a favorable climate for attracting investors.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/893588

Since 2018, the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in partnership with the National Company Garysh Sapary, has been actively working to identify and eliminate unauthorized landfills throughout the country. As a result of joint efforts with law enforcement agencies and akimats, the number of landfills has decreased significantly over the past three years.So, in 2024, environmental inspectors conducted 4,496 visits to identify unauthorized landfills.To date, 4,896 landfills have been recorded in Kazakhstan, of which 3,887 have been eliminated, which is 81% of the total number.159 officials in the amount of 9.5 million tenge, including 60 deputy mayors of districts and cities in the amount of 2.6 million tenge, were brought to responsibility for violating environmental standards.As part of the fight against unauthorized landfills, Action Plans have been developed and are being actively implemented, which also include conducting raid measures in conjunction with akimats and police departments. A total of 120 raids have been carried out in the republic this year.In order to increase responsibility for waste management, work is underway to amend the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Administrative Offenses", providing for tougher penalties:Depending on the category of business entities — from 200 to 1000 MCI. In case of repeated violation — from 750 to 2000 MCI with confiscation of vehicles.▪️For individuals — 100 MCI, if repeated — 200 MCI.A meeting was held with local executive bodies, where the liquidation rate is less than 70%, on the need to intensify work in this direction. The next meeting on the elimination of unauthorized landfills and further actions is scheduled for December 2024.The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources continues to actively work to solve the problem of unauthorized landfills, taking comprehensive measures to improve the state of the environment.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/893462

Today, in the Ulytau region in Zhezkazgan, a meeting was held with the population, representatives of the public, non-profit organizations of the Ulytau region, Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan E. Nysanbayev.During the meeting, activists of the region raised various environmental issues (emissions into the atmosphere, CBS, CHP, untimely garbage collection, etc.), issues of the Zhezkazgan Botanical Garden, etc.In his Message to the People of Kazakhstan, the Head of State paid special attention to the issues of ecology and sustainable development. One of the key aspects was the topic of installing an automated monitoring system.In the Ulytau region, 5 enterprises should install this system ("Kazakhmys Smelting", "Zhairem Mining and Processing Plant", "Kazakhmys Energy", "Zhezkazgan Enterprise of Heat Supply and Water Supply") and "Kazakhmys Distribution"), of which 4 have already done so. Of the 4, 2 enterprises are connected to the information system ("Kazakhmys Smelting", "Zhairem Mining and Processing Plant"), "Kazakhmys Distribution" the enterprise will be fully commissioned by the end of the year. And currently, the Kazakhmys Energy enterprise (Kazakmys Energy) is operating in a test mode.In the period from 2021 to 2023 and in the spring of this year, a total of 970.8 million seedlings were planted throughout the republic, including 3.1 million seedlings were planted in the Ulytau region according to the plan.To complete the task, a permanent nursery with an area of 70 hectares is being built in the Zhanaarka forestry, designed to grow about 1 million 300 thousand seedlings per year.In order to monitor compliance with environmental legislation, the inspection service conducted 11 inspections in 2023.According to the results of the inspections, 26 violations were revealed, for which 26 orders were issued to eliminate them.28 administrative fines totaling 24 million tenge were imposed and fully recovered.In 10 months of this year, 11 inspections were carried out. As a result, 58 administrative fines totaling 3.3 billion tenge were imposed, 62 administrative fines totaling 66 million tenge were voluntarily collected.At a meeting with the population, the Minister noted that, from January 1, 2025, the mandatory introduction of integrated environmental permits is provided, that is, the use of the best available technologies (BAT) for new large enterprises of the 1st category. In general, two large enterprises in the region — Kazakhmys Corporation and Kazakhmys Smelting company should install BAT on time.The introduction of BAT, according to the reference books, will have a beneficial effect on the state of the environment.The main problem of waste management is a poorly developed waste management infrastructure, non-compliance of landfills with standards, a significant number of unauthorized landfills.To date, waste management programs in the region have not been fully approved. In general, 3 out of 5 cities and districts have been approved, and approval works are underway in the remaining 2 districts.In the first half of 2024, the volume of solid household waste generated in the Ulytau region amounted to 60 thousand tons, and today the share of recycled or sorted solid household waste in the region is 0 percent.Of the 34 MSW facilities, only 2 meet environmental and sanitary requirements.133 illegal landfills have been identified in the region, but none of them has been eliminated so far. For the untimely liquidation of unauthorized landfills, the head of the housing and Communal Services department of the city of Zhezkazgan was fined 369,200 tenge in accordance with paragraph 3 of Article 344 of the Code of Administrative Offenses (August 13, 2024).A personal reception of citizens and a briefing with representatives of the regional media were also held.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/893551

Today, as part of a visit to the Ulytau region, Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ye.Nysanbayev visited a number of industrial facilities.The Minister visited the Botanical Garden, Zhezkazgan Botanical Garden is a branch of the RSE "Institute of Botany and Phytointroduction" of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan. One of the problematic issues of the Botanical Garden is the location of the botanical garden in the zone of man-made pressure. The Minister met with the staff of the Botanical Garden, got acquainted with their work, and held a working meeting.E.Nysanbayev also visited industrial facilities: Kazakhmys Smelting LLP, Zhezkazgan Copper Smelter. After familiarizing himself with the work of enterprises, he considered the issues of connecting AFM, the issues of introducing BAT.In the regional akimat under the chairmanship of Akim of the region Ulytau D.Rysbekov with the participation of the Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan E.Nysanbayev held a meeting with the participation of heads of regional structural divisions, departments and law enforcement agencies. The Minister dwelled in more detail on the Roadmap adopted by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan to improve the environmental situation of the Ulytau region, the importance of implementing each item, and the responsibility of all interested state bodies. During the meeting, issues of solid waste, landfills, and waste recycling were raised. A participant of the meeting, a representative of Taza kala - Zhezkazgan, presented a presentation on garbage collection.No less interesting were the proposals to create a green belt around Zhezkazgan, following the example of Astana. The Minister offered to assist in attracting the Forestry Research Institute to create a green belt projectFollowing the meeting, relevant instructions were given to the territorial structural divisions of the Ministry of Ecology, the Akimat of Zhezkazgan on strict compliance with the requirements of the Environmental Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/893626

In the mkr. New water infrastructure facilities have been launched in Kolsai Medeu district of Almaty, which provided access to the central water supply system. As part of a working detour of the Medeu district, Akim of Almaty Yerbolat Dosayev got acquainted with the results of construction work.There were no utility networks in the residential area, which was annexed to the city in 2014. They were built only in 2021, but the water supply became possible thanks to the implementation of the large-scale Balkhash project, carried out on behalf of the Mayor of Almaty this year. 5 reservoirs with a capacity of 6.9 thousand cubic meters and 3 wells with a capacity of 7.3 thousand cubic meters per day were built along the emergency line.Within the framework of this project in the MD. Kolsai this year, a main water supply network was built connecting the microdistrict with a water source - the Balkhash water intake station, with the installation of a pumping station and a reservoir with a volume of 400 cubic meters.As a result, more than 2 thousand residents of the MKR are covered by central communications. Kolsai. In addition, this highway will provide uninterrupted water supply to the MKR. Jubilee, where about 4 thousand people live."The Head of State pays special attention to the water supply and sanitation of the city of Almaty. According to the instruction of the President, we intend to provide 100% coverage, especially in the upper part of the city, in the Medeu and Bostandyk districts, where the annexed territories are located, which have long remained out of attention. Md. Kolsai confirms this: there was nothing here, former horticultural associations, narrow corridors. We have built not only new networks, but also installed additional pumping stations and water reservoirs in order to provide these areas with stable and reliable water supply. We are not only working with networks, but also improving the road infrastructure. In accordance with the new standards for the implementation of such projects, work is underway to restore asphalt pavement to the entire width of streets to ensure the comfort of citizens," Yerbolat Dosayev said. The head of the city noted that for 2025-2026 this work in the district will be continued. In two years, it is planned to build engineering networks with a total length of 136 km, covering more than 20 thousand residents of the district."Special attention is being paid to the Medeu district, and all neighborhoods will be put in order. In particular, mkr. Kamenskoye plateau, where we will build almost 50 km of networks. We will also cover the mkr. A mining giant, which is perceived by many as a prosperous area, but in fact there are no engineering networks in its upper part, so almost 30 km of new networks will be laid there. The MKR will be covered by engineering communications. Alatau, located 25 km from the city. I think by the end of 2025, the contours of the looped systems will be outlined and maximum water supply will be provided," the Mayor of Almaty summed up.It should be noted that the water supply of the upper part of the Medeu district is located in the zone of influence of surface sources. In 2022, there was a 2.5–fold decrease in the water level in wells - from 150 to 60 m3. Then the mayor of the city decided to implement the first large-scale project to connect residents to underground water supply sources. Thanks to its launch, today more than 20 thousand residents of the Medeu district are provided with central communications.In addition, 79.3 km of trunk and distribution engineering networks have been built in the district in two years. 14 pumping stations, 7 clean water reservoirs, 3 wells, and a water tower have been installed. Today, more than 35 thousand residents of the district, including remote areas where there has never been a sewer system, are provided with central communications.In general, 219 km of new water supply and sanitation networks have been built in Almaty on behalf of Yerbolat Dosayev since the beginning of 2024, 27.3 km of existing networks have been modernized, which made it possible to reach about 60 thousand subscribers. In 2025, it is planned to build 240 km and modernize 48 km of networks. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/892508

On November 28 this year, a meeting was held in Busan (South Korea) with the Vice Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan Zh. Aliyev with the Executive Director of UNEP I. Andersen, during which topical issues of current cooperation were discussed, as well as promising areas for further joint work. On the part of the Head of UNEP, Kazakhstan's active role in international processes was outlined.P.S. in Busan, work continues within the framework of the 5th round of negotiations of the Intergovernmental Commission on the discussion of an international treaty on combating environmental pollution by plastic.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/892455

The project "Inclusion in Ecology – a New Year's miracle" starts in Almaty on November 28. As part of the campaign, anyone can purchase Christmas tree toys and decorations for offices and other institutions made by children with special needs. The toys will be made of recycled plastic and painted by children as part of creative workshops with eco-trainers.Both individuals and organizations of the city can participate in the project. Companies can invite their employees to take part in a challenge, during which each of them will purchase one or more Christmas tree toys. The Eco-Hub accepts an application for the manufacture of toys and invites a partner rehabilitation center or comes to the children to transfer ready-made materials for creativity. Children, together with eco-trainers, make Christmas decorations, which can then be used by companies to decorate offices, shop windows, restaurants or city Christmas trees. Some of the toys may remain with children to decorate their rehabilitation centers. After the process is completed, each company receives a report from the Eco-Hub, as well as a link to a video from the events.Evgeny Mukhamedzhanov, the initiator of the project, says that the idea of the action did not arise by chance: "Special children come to our master classes who are interested in making new toys with their own hands. We noticed that it is here that they feel needed and involved in the holiday, they are doing well here. Therefore, we wanted their work to be appreciated by society. And tomorrow, if they see their toy on the city Christmas tree, in the window of a store or restaurant, their hearts will flutter even more," he shares.Eco-friendly and creative toys are ideal for New Year's corporate boxes, office decoration and retail outlets. It is important that if toys lose their relevance after the holidays, they can be recycled again and new products can be created, maintaining an eco-friendly recycling cycle.For more information, residents can contact the Eco-Hub at 44 Markova Street or by phone +7 707 358 9992 .Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/892265

In Almaty, within the framework of the republican program "Taza Kazakhstan", work has intensified to identify violators of landscaping Rules related to improper storage of bulky garbage in the wrong places.Over the past week, during joint raids with the Police Department, 33 violators were identified, who were fined between 20 and 30 MCI according to the law. Improper waste disposal leads to contamination of public areas, complicates the work of garbage collection companies and violates the sanitary condition of courtyards. Garbage trucks cannot take out bulky waste and construction debris, as this may damage their pressing equipment.Recall that according to the Rules of improvement of the city of Almaty, enterprises, institutions and individuals must independently remove bulky garbage or conclude an export agreement with garbage collection organizations. Residents who carry out repairs or have accumulated bulky waste should contact specialized organizations to remove garbage for a fee or independently deliver it to landfills located in Ili (Almaty - Ust-Kamenogorsk highway, 34/1 https://go.2gis.com/5wg4xn ) and Karasai (Aitei village, 144th accounting quarter, 4690 https://2gis.kz/almaty/geo/70000001051600536 ) districts of the Almaty region. According to Article 505 of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, violation of the Rules of landscaping entails fines in the amount of 20 to 100 MCI.In order to improve the sanitary condition in 2024-2025, it is planned to install more than 2,000 new buried containers in Almaty. These containers will reduce the area occupied by garbage cans, prevent the spread of unpleasant odors and restrict access to garbage for animals. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/892178

In Almaty, on behalf of the mayor of the city, Yerbolat Dosayev, old mercury and sodium (HCS and RCU) lanterns are being replaced with new LED lights. In 10 months of this year, more than five thousand lighting fixtures have already been replaced in the city.The replacement of lamps covered entire streets and neighborhoods. For example, in the Nauryzbai district, 335 new lanterns were installed instead of the old ones at the intersection of Abai and Alatau Avenues. 260 lamps were replaced on Suyunbai Avenue in the Turksib district from Bekmakhanov Street to Krasnogorskaya. 120 lamps were changed on the streets of the Kokzhiyok microdistrict in the Zhetysu district, the same number in the Zerdeli microdistrict of the Alatau district."We had old yellow lanterns in the Shapagat neighborhood near school No. 151, which burned very dimly, it was still dark outside with the lights on. The children returned from lessons in semi-darkness, the parents worried and complained to the akimat. And now they finally heard us. The Almaty Kala Zharyk brigade arrived and replaced all the lanterns with new ones. They shine very brightly, now it's light outside at night, like in the daytime, we thank the company and the akimat for their comfort and care," says Sarah Janetova, an activist of the microdistrict."We are very glad that new powerful lamps have been installed for us, which now fully illuminate all the courtyards and the roadway on Bayseitova Street, where I live. There used to be old lamps here, which were of little use, they illuminated only a small spot in front of them and that was it. In addition, as we have learned, the new fixtures are much more economical. Previously, we had lamps of 300 and even 500 watts, now we have installed 100-watt ones, and there is much more light from them," explains Alexey Kasyanov from Almaty.As told in Almaty Kala Zharyk, a high-quality LED lamp can continuously work up to 50,000 hours – this is 30 times longer than old-style devices. At the same time, energy savings can reach up to 90%. In addition, LED lamps do not cause difficulties with disposal, since they do not contain mercury and sodium.Work on replacing old fixtures with new ones will continue in 2025. They are conducted jointly with the district akimats, on whose balance sheet the city's outdoor lighting lines consist.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/892248

Заместитель Премьер-Министра – министр национальной экономики Нурлан Байбазаров и министр экономического развития Российской Федерации Максим Решетников утвердили План мероприятий по реализации Программы межрегионального и приграничного сотрудничества на 2024-2026 годы. Подписание состоялось в рамках государственного визита Президента РФ Владимира Путина в Казахстан.Документ разработан для расширения и укрепления дружественных и партнерских отношений между регионами Российской Федерации и Республики Казахстан, повышения уровня жизни населения регионов обеих стран за счет развития кооперационных, торгово-экономических, гуманитарных, культурных, научных связей, решения проблем трансграничного характера.В Плане мероприятий предусмотрены приоритетные сферы сотрудничества: торгово-экономическая сфера, промышленность, транспорт, строительство, архитектура, жилищно-коммунальное хозяйство и благоустройство, сельское хозяйство, здравоохранение и социальная политика, информационные технологии и связь, наука и образование, охрана окружающей среды, культура, туризм, спорт и молодежная политика и другие.В целях эффективной реализации Плана мероприятий Министерство национальной экономики РК и Минэкономразвития РФ будут осуществлять мониторинг и при необходимости вносить изменения и дополнения по согласованию сторон.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/891960

On the organization of the Consulate General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Busan (South Korea), Vice Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan Zh. In order to familiarize himself with the waste management system of Busan, Aliyev visited the municipal solid waste landfill and waste recycling enterprises.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/891941

On November 30, 2024, Vice Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources N.Sharbiev will meet with residents of the Kyzylorda regionThe meeting will be held at the address: Kyzylorda, House of Friendship, Y street.24 Zhakhaeva street.08:30 – 09:30 - personal reception of citizens;09-30 – 10.30 - meeting with the public, non-profit and public organizations;10.30 – 11.00 - briefing with regional mass media.The online broadcast will be carried out live on the official page of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources and the Akimat of the Kyzylorda region on the social networks Facebook and YouTube.You can ask your questions and suggestions at a meeting with the Vice Minister or send them using the following communication channels: WhatsApp, number: +7 702 280 9442 and by e-mail: Kzl_oti@mail.ruTo make an appointment, please contact by phone: +7 702 280 9442 .We invite citizens to actively participate and ask questions to the Vice Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources.#halykpenkezdesuSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/891608

Last Saturday, Qazaq IT Community day was held, dedicated to the Day of Digitalization of Kazakhstan. The event brought together more than 300 representatives of the IT sector, including talented Kazakh youth. The event was held in Almaty with the support of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry, Akimat of Almaty, Association for Artificial Intelligence, WomenintechKazakhstan, GDG and WomenTechmakers.The main topics related to youth policy and digitalization were announced at the forum, as innovations and human capital determine the digital potential of Kazakhstan.• By 2029, we must train 1 million AI talents. This is possible thanks to the development of AI culture and infrastructure. This thesis was made by Kanysh Tuleushin, First Vice Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry.• If we do not deal with AI regulation issues now, we will negotiate with it later. This thesis was shared by Deputy of the Mazhilis of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ekaterina Smyshlyaeva.• Digital solutions for instant earthquake notification are being introduced for the safety of the city - this is relevant for Almaty. This was told by Olzhas Zhanabek, head of the Digitalization Department in Almaty. Venture investor Bakht Niyazov spoke about the importance of technological entrepreneurship.He also noted that the creation of such platforms as the Qazaq it community creates new opportunities for young people, and if today at least two startups appear out of all representatives, it will already be a big victory.• Mahmut Tomanov shared the results of the work of the Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University and outlined the role of regional universities in the development of infrastructure for the development of artificial intelligence.• At a panel session on artificial intelligence, representatives of the association of the same name talked about projects, approaches and problems related to the development of AI in our country. For an effective dialogue between the state and business, the association itself was created. This was told by the deputy head of the association Anar Tuleubayeva.• At the session on cybersecurity and countering social engineering, Chairman of the Board of the State Customs Service of the Republic of Kazakhstan Askar Junisbek, as well as experts from TSARKA, QazTech, Bacotech, MSSP Global and other relevant companies announced the basic rules of behavior in social media, and what tools exist to ensure Internet security. Experts always put common sense and logical actions at the forefront in atypical situations on social networks.This year, the Qazaq IT community awarded the best projects and their creators in seven categories: Rising Star in IT 2024, Innovation Driver 2024, Social Impact in IT 2024, Tech Advancement of the Year 2024, Mobile App Innovator 2024, Strategic Team Leader, Web Mastermind 2024.The winners also received grants from Cloupard with a nominal value of 350 thousand tenge. Read more about the nominations and winners on Instagram @qazaqitcom. In total, more than 85 applications were accepted, of which the winners were determined. The jury members included the heads of development and transformation teams from Kazpost JSC, Bank Center Credit JSC, Kazakhtelecom JSC, Axiom Capital, Women in Tech Kazakhstan.QazaqITCommunity is the largest IT community in Kazakhstan, with more than 4,300 representatives of the IT sector. The community holds free events for participants, including technical and thematic meetups, hiking in the mountains and others.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/891477

12 free outdoor ice rinks will operate in Almaty for residents and guests of the megalopolis. This was reported by the city Sports Department. The ice rinks will operate at the following addresses daily: Abai Square in front of the Palace of the Republic;Halyk Arena;Park named after 28 Panfilov heroes;Park named after the First President;the square in front of the Nauryzbay Akimat;KBTU parking;Aviator Stadium;mkr. Kokzhiek;Gulder Park;Almaty Arena;School children's House No. 6;in front of the theater. Musrepova. The project is being implemented as part of the development of mass sports and for the purpose of organizing leisure activities for citizens. The area of the ice pads will be from 500 m2 to 1,900 m2 of ice surface.The expected capacity of all rinks is more than 300 thousand people per season.Skate rental points will be open at the skating rinks. The cost of renting skates is 1.5 thousand tenge per session (2 hours). The opening hours of the pick-up points are from 10:00 to 22:00 on weekdays and from 10:00 to 23:00 on weekends and holidays. Skating is completely free with your own skates.The planned opening date is December 1 of this year, under favorable weather conditions for ice pads. Please note that the technical launch of several ice rinks took place. The project on outdoor ice rinks has been implemented by the Sports Department since 2017. During this time, they were visited by more than 2 million people.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/891366

In Almaty, on behalf of the mayor of the city, Yerbolat Dosayev, 100 more buses for transporting schoolchildren were purchased within the framework of the School Bus project. It is expected that, taking into account the new school buses, transportation will be provided for 14 thousand children. Buses will go on routes as applications are received from schools where children living in remote and hard-to-reach areas study. This is one of the priorities according to which school buses are allocated. Detailed itinerary sheets have been developed for each school to ensure the transportation of students.The Department of Urban Mobility has purchased Yutong buses of domestic production. The buses comply with safety standards, are equipped with emergency exits and are equipped with comfortable seats, compartments for backpacks, a ramp for children with special needs. The vehicle is designed for 21 seats.Recall that last year, for the first time, a large-scale project was implemented in Almaty to provide school buses for free transportation of school-age children from their place of residence to an educational institution and back. Then, with the support of the project office of the Mayor's Office of the city, 100 buses were launched covering more than 6 thousand children.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/891137

The autumn landscaping campaign in Almaty, which started in October this year within the framework of the republican program "Taza Kazakhstan", is actively continuing. At the moment, about 160 thousand seedlings have been planted in the city.An important innovation in 2023 was the new Rules of landscaping, introduced on behalf of the mayor of the city. According to the rules, three years of care for planted trees is now mandatory, which ensures a more effective process of adaptation of plants to the urban environment. Strict requirements for planting materials have also been introduced: the height of deciduous seedlings should be at least 2.5-3 meters, and coniferous seedlings should be at least 2 meters, preserving the lump of earth during planting to improve the survival of trees.Residents note that the quality of the planted materials has significantly improved in the city."With the new rules on landscaping, it has become much more pleasant to walk in the city. The trees that are being planted now really look better - they are stronger, greener and grow well. Previously, many plants did not take root, but now we see how trees develop and become street decorations. This makes our city even more beautiful and comfortable to live in," says resident Anna."Now it is clear that the approaches to gardening have really changed. The trees that we now see on the streets are much stronger and healthier. Previously, planted plants often did not take root due to the wrong approach, but now you can see how they grow and become part of the urban beauty," says a resident of the Auezovsky district of Denmark.In order to increase the survival rate of seedlings, as well as to obtain scientific recommendations, joint work is underway with specialized organizations - the Main Botanical Garden of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the KazNII for Plant Protection and Quarantine named after Zh. Zhiembayev. According to the received recommendations of experts, in the autumn-winter period, planting should be carried out only with a closed lump of earth, and when subzero temperatures occur, imported soil should be used to fill the seats. Scientists also recommend paying attention to the threshold values: when planting, the comfortable temperature for hardwoods is up to – 8 °C, for conifers not lower than -15 ° C degrees below zero.Recall that in Almaty, on the eve of the winter period, within the framework of the republican program "Taza Kazakhstan" and the city campaign "Almaty is our common home", a large–scale cleaning of the street and road network, public places, riverbeds, street urns and a ditch network is being carried out.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/891062

On behalf of the mayor of the city, Yerbolat Dosayev, work continues in Almaty to provide citizens with high-quality outdoor lighting. One of its directions is the elimination of areas where historically there were no street lights. For 10 months of this year, the teams of the Almaty Kala Zharyk State Enterprise illuminated 95 courtyards, streets and alleys, installing more than 500 supports and brackets and the same number of lamps there. The length of the previously unlit sections was 20 kilometers."We have never had lighting in the Kemel microdistrict along Kazanat Street in the Kapshagai highway area. There are a lot of people living here, before everyone got home in the dark. It was especially difficult for schoolchildren and pensioners. After contacting Almaty Kala Zharyk, new lampposts were installed, lighting was connected, it became much more comfortable, for which I am very grateful. Now we live like people," says Bakhyt Arystanova, Chairman of the Kazanat AXIS"Our Mukaeva Street in the Akbulak microdistrict is a dead end, and for some reason there was no street lighting at the very end of it. And a large family lives here, and it was very scary for the students to return from classes in the dark. Lighting was installed very quickly, literally the next day after contacting Almaty Kala Zharyk, a team arrived, dug holes and installed poles. A day later, the lanterns were hung up and connected, and now we have a bright and bright street, it's a real holiday for the residents. A huge human thank you to everyone," says Lunara Sembayeva, a resident of the Alatau district.According to Almaty Kala Zharyk, by the end of the year, 25 more previously unlit streets and alleys will be illuminated in the city. The installation of new light points is carried out at the request of district akimats, which form lists of problem areas. According to them, a work plan and a connection schedule are drawn up. Information is currently being prepared on the elimination of unlit areas for 2025.In general, in just 10 months of this year, more than 27 thousand lamps were installed and replaced in Almaty, about 300 km of cable was stretched, and more than two thousand new lighting poles were installed. 24.5 thousand applications from citizens have been processed, which is 93% of all received. More than 5.5 thousand short circuits and about 4 thousand line breaks have been eliminated. 45 km of lighting on main streets have been repaired.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/891065

A large-scale modernization of the irrigation ditch network is underway in Almaty, aimed at preventing flooding and improving sanitation in the city. These works are carried out within the framework of the republican program "Taza Kazakhstan" and the city campaign "Almaty is our common home".This year, at the initiative of Akim Yerbolat Dosayev, work has been completed in various parts of the city: 7.4 km of irrigation ditches on 15 streets have been reconstructed in the eastern part of Almaty, irrigation ditches and storm sewers with a length of 30.1 km have been updated in the central part on 67 streets, 20.5 km of irrigation ditches have been built in the western part (Alatau, Nauryzbai and Auezov districts). The measures are aimed at improving the hydrological situation, especially in areas with a high risk of flooding.The residents of the city express their gratitude for the work done."We are very glad that the problem with flooding on Polezhaev Street has finally been solved. Previously, in heavy rains, the water rose to the level of the sidewalks and flooded our yards, which created huge inconveniences. But after the work has been done, the water no longer stands on the roads, and we can safely move around even in rainy weather. Thank you to everyone who took part in this important matter!", - thanks a resident of the district Galina."Flooding at the intersection of Makataev and Zhumaliev streets was a real headache for all local residents. In heavy rains, water not only flooded roads, but also got into the basements of houses, creating serious problems. I am very glad that this situation has now been changed - after the work done, the water no longer stagnates. Now we can safely walk and move along the street without fear that it will rain and flood everything again," shares Yerlan, a resident of Zhumalieva Street.Recall that in Almaty, on the eve of the winter period, within the framework of the republican program "Taza Kazakhstan" and the city campaign "Almaty is our common home", a large–scale cleaning of the street and road network, public places, riverbeds, street urns and a ditch network is being carried out.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/890994

A press conference was held today following the results of the main UN climate summit – COP29 held in the capital of Azerbaijan.The speakers were the Head of the Department of Climate Policy of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sh.Tastemirova, representatives of the NAO "International Center for Green Technologies and Investment Projects", Kazakhmys Corporation LLP, international experts.It should be recalled that the UN Climate Conference ended in Baku, which was attended by representatives of about 200 countries. This event has become an important tool for making collective decisions and finding compromises aimed at combating climate change.During the panel sessions, representatives of Kazakhstan not only identified problematic issues, but also presented a number of initiatives that have been actively developed in our country. In particular, an effective solution for the agricultural sector was presented – the methodology of Ecosystem Regenerative Agriculture (ERA), which restores soil fertility. The project, which will be one of the first in the field of carbon removal in Kazakhstan, implemented within the framework of the updated national contribution of Kazakhstan (NDC 3.0), was also presented to the international community.During the event, it was announced that Kazakhstan has become the BTR world champion. Our country, among only nine of the 197 UNFCCC member States, has submitted a biennial Transparency report (BTR1). Similar large-scale work has been completed by Japan, Spain, Turkey, Singapore and the Netherlands. This fact confirms Kazakhstan's leadership in the Central Asian region in achieving the climate goals set out in the Paris Agreement.As one of the important outcomes of the conference, we can note the positive decision to hold the next regional climate summit in 2026 in Kazakhstan, which will become a platform for developing joint strategies and solutions to combat climate change.Our country strives to create conditions for an open and constructive dialogue, as well as to promote the exchange of best practices and innovations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/890796