Issues of sustainable aviation development and environmental protection were discussed during the bilateral meeting by Minister of Ecology of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerlan Nysanbayev and Director of the European and North Atlantic Bureau of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Mr. Nicolas Rallo.
"The issues of sustainable aviation development and environmental protection are of great importance to us, and we appreciate the role of ICAO in setting global standards and promoting international cooperation.
We are grateful to ICAO for its support in environmental sustainability and the development of the aviation industry in Kazakhstan and are interested in effective cooperation to achieve our environmental goals," the Minister said.
Kazakhstan is actively working on the integration of international ICAO standards to reduce the carbon footprint in the aviation industry. One of the key areas is our country's participation in Mechanisms for Compensating and Reducing Carbon dioxide Emissions in international Aviation, which makes it possible to compensate for carbon emissions for international aviation.
It is worth noting that ICAO provides technical assistance and training programs on emission control and the introduction of environmentally friendly technologies. These trainings are aimed at developing the competencies of local specialists and help Kazakhstan adapt international best practices and standards in the field of aviation industry ecology. This cooperation also includes support for research and development aimed at modernizing the aviation fleet, which is important for improving the overall environmental sustainability of the country.
Also, thanks to its membership in ICAO, Kazakhstan has the opportunity to cooperate with other Member States of the Organization and use this platform to share experiences and apply best practices aimed at reducing the carbon footprint in aviation. With the support of ICAO, Kazakhstan can participate in regional projects for the development of "green" aviation in Central Asian countries.
At the end of the meeting, E.Nysanbayev expressed hope for joint fruitful cooperation with ICAO on environmental protection and the introduction of sustainable technologies in the Central Asian region.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/879264