Stockholm, 21 January 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Sweden Olzhas Suleimenov held a meeting with Annika Markovic, Director of Strategic Engagement at the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI).

During the meeting, the parties held an in-depth exchange of views on enhancing cooperation between Kazakhstan and SEI in key areas of environmental modernization and sustainable development, including the climate agenda, sustainable management of natural resources, and water security.

The Ambassador emphasized that Kazakhstan attaches primary importance to the rational and sustainable management of water resources, and also highlighted the need to strengthen international coordination in the water sector. In this context, the importance of Kazakhstan’s initiative to establish an International Water Organization within the UN system was noted.

During the meeting, the Ambassador invited SEI’s leadership to take part in the Regional Ecological Summit to be held in April 2026 in Astana.

Following the meeting, the parties confirmed their mutual interest in maintaining regular contacts and continuing practical work on promising areas of cooperation, including the possibility of developing joint projects in the field of sustainable development.

Background: The Stockholm Environment Institute is an independent international non-profit research institute founded in 1989, working in the fields of climate, environment and sustainable development. SEI operates as a global network of centres across Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America and the United States. SEI’s key areas of work include climate adaptation and mitigation, energy transition, water resources, air quality, land use, and sustainable development.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-stockholm/press/news/details/1145562?lang=kk