The Republic of Kazakhstan has taken an important step in sustainable development: its national standardization system has been expanded to include documents on climate change management and achieving carbon neutrality.

KazStandard under the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan has developed two new national standards:
- ST RK ISO 14068-1 "Climate Change Management. Transition to Net Zero. Part 1. Carbon Neutrality"
- ST RK IWA 42 "Guidance on Carbon Neutrality."

Both standards are identical to the international standards ISO 14068-1:2023 and IWA 42:2022. Their adoption marks an important milestone in achieving the objectives outlined in Kazakhstan's Strategy for Achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2060. The adoption of these standards also strengthens Kazakhstan's role in global climate policy. They create a foundation for responsible emissions management and the implementation of science-based climate solutions.

The new standards establish unified approaches and principles for all participants—environmental and analytical organizations, national and regional environmental monitoring centers, and environmental organizations. They cover key aspects of greenhouse gas emissions management: from estimating and reducing to offsetting residual emissions and climate reporting.

Implementation of the standards will:
- ensure alignment of the national MRV (monitoring, reporting, and verification) system with international practices;
- increase the transparency and reliability of climate data;
- strengthen the position of Kazakhstani companies in international markets;
- promote the implementation of low-carbon technologies and innovations in industry.

The development of the standards was carried out with the active participation of stakeholders, scientific institutions, and expert organizations, including the Kazakhstan Association of Regional Environmental Initiatives (ECOJER), the Kazakhstan Waste Management Association (KazWaste), the Eurasian Industrial Association, the Kazakhstan Association of Nature Users for Sustainable Development, as well as TC 103 on standardization "Greenhouse Gas Management" based at GREENORDA PROJECT LLP, and other organizations.

The adopted standards will serve as a tool for integrating Kazakhstan into the international climate regulation system and support the transition to an environmentally sustainable economy.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1101998?lang=kk