As part of the 29th UNFCCC Conference of the Parties (COP29), a panel session on innovative methods for measuring and certifying carbon emissions in the agricultural sector was held in the Kazakhstan Pavilion.
The panel session, organized by the non-profit organization Chapter Zero Kazakhstan with the support of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, was attended by representatives of government agencies, businesses and public organizations. Opening the event, Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerlan Nysanbayev stressed that regenerative agriculture is the key to preserving natural resources and ensuring food security of the country.
Gulnar Aguiar, CEO and founder of ORMEX, a global certifier in the field of sustainable agriculture, presented the innovative methodology of Ecosystem Regenerative Agriculture (ERA). This methodology not only restores soil fertility, but also provides opportunities for economic growth through carbon markets. This methodology, based on advanced environmental standards, was presented as an effective solution for the agricultural sector.
Sabit Mukhanov, CEO of Chapter Zero Kazakhstan, noted that one of the key results of the session was the presentation of the project, which will be one of the first in the field of carbon removal in Kazakhstan, implemented within the framework of the updated Nationally Defined Contribution of Kazakhstan (NDC 3.0). This project will significantly reduce carbon emissions and strengthen Kazakhstan's food sovereignty.
Aiman Yessekina, Director of the Greenhouse Gas Inventory Department of Zhasyl Damu JSC, outlined the importance and prospects for the development of carbon farming, presented the main categories in this direction, as well as the compliance of carbon units with international standards. Her speech was complemented by Alan Besen from the NGO Earth Foundation "Sustainable Development", presenting the First carbon sequestration project in Kazakhstan "Zholtaptyk".
The session concluded with a call for close cooperation between government, business and international partners to promote sustainable agriculture and climate sustainability. Kazakhstan is confidently moving towards becoming a regional leader in the field of regenerative solutions, demonstrating how innovation, ecology and economic benefits can be successfully combined.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/883423