Today, Vice Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Mansur Oshurbayev held a meeting with local residents and representatives of non-profit organizations in Zhambyl region. The meeting discussed issues of the ecological state of the region and measures taken to improve it.
One of the key topics was the introduction of an automated monitoring system at industrial enterprises. In the region, such systems have already been installed at 5 large facilities (Zhambyl GRES, Taraz branch of Kazphosphate LLP, NDFZ Phosphorous Plant LLP, Taraz Metallurgical Plant LLP and Zhambyl Cement Production Company LLP). Two of them (JSC Zhambyl GRES named after T.I. Baturov, LLP Kazphosphate Mineral Fertilizers Taraz branch) have already started transmitting data to the Ministry of Ecology, and the rest are at the stage of commissioning.
Special attention was paid to reforestation projects. As part of the implementation of the President's instructions on the creation of forest crops, 25.9 million seedlings were planted in Zhambyl region, which is part of a large-scale program to plant 2 billion trees throughout the country.
The Vice Minister also noted the importance of the transition of industrial enterprises to the best available technologies (BAT). Starting from January 1, 2025, enterprises of the first hazard category will be required to implement BAT within the framework of a comprehensive environmental permit, which will significantly reduce harmful emissions and approach international environmental standards. In the Zhambyl region, the Taraz branch of Mineral Fertilizers Kazphosphate LLP should install BAT within the established time frame.
The problems of waste management were also discussed. At the moment, waste management programs have been approved only in 3 out of 11 cities and districts of Zhambyl region. In the first half of 2024, 31.3 thousand tons of solid household waste were generated in the region, of which 20% were recycled. There is also the problem of unauthorized landfills. This year, 319 illegal landfills were identified in the region, of which 252 were eliminated. Fines in the amount of 359.97 thousand tenge were imposed on 12 akims of districts and rural districts for the untimely liquidation of unauthorized landfills.
It was also emphasized that within the framework of the Taza Kazakhstan program, a telegram chatbot was launched, allowing citizens to report environmental problems. Since its launch, 259 appeals have been received from residents of Zhambyl region, of which 225 have already been reviewed and resolved.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/901169