938815The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan continues to develop the updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) until 2035, in line with the country’s commitments under the Paris Agreement. The development of NDC 3.0 is a crucial step towards sustainable development and achieving national climate goals. Today, the Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan held a meeting with representatives of international organizations and the expert community to discuss key aspects of shaping NDC 3.0. The discussion was attended by representatives of NDCP, UNDP, UNITAR, UNICEF, FAO, GIZ, and CCAС, who will provide expert and technical support in drafting the document. The meeting focused on integrating international experience, coordinating actions between national and international experts, and implementing modern analytical tools. Specifically, the development of NDC 3.0 will be based on the LEAP (Long-range Energy Alternatives Planning System) model, which will enable a detailed analysis of Kazakhstan’s low-carbon development scenarios and the formulation of the most effective measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Ministry emphasized that the development process of NDC 3.0 will be carried out in close collaboration with key stakeholders, including government agencies, the business community, the scientific sector, and civil society. This approach will ensure transparency and alignment with national sustainable development priorities.2025-02-14T19:43:22/uploads/2025/2/14/82f7c724f89927ef7bd9ed4667bbf952_original.969746.jpegkazahstan-razrabatyvaet-onuv-30-ministerstvo-ekologii-i-prirodnyh-resursov-usilivaet-sotrudnichestvo-s-mezhdunarodnymi-partneramiFalse[ecogeo] 883927A landmark side event at the Kazakhstan Pavilion during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) brought together leading experts, global financial institutions and government officials to discuss the creation of a Carbon Fund and the digital transformation of carbon markets. On November 14th, 2024, the Kazakhstan Pavilion at COP29 hosted a pivotal side event focused on establishing a Carbon Fund and driving the digital transformation of carbon markets. Organized by the International Green Technologies and Investment Projects Center (IGTIPC), the event convened key stakeholders including government leaders, representatives from international organizations, and experts in sustainable development to discuss Kazakhstan's ambitious initiatives in combating climate change. Setting the Stage for a Sustainable Future In his opening address, Yerlan Nyssanbayev, Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, emphasized the critical need for collective action to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement. He highlighted the establishment of the Carbon Fund as a key mechanism to drive sustainable initiatives. Didar Karimsakov, Chairman of the Board of IGTIPC, further emphasized the Fund's role as a vital instrument for financing sustainable projects and attracting green technology investments. A Global Dialogue on Carbon Markets and Digital Innovation The event featured insightful presentations from renowned experts in sustainable development, including: Sameh Wahba, Regional Director for Sustainable Development in Europe and Central Asia, World Bank Jan-Willem van de Ven, Head of International Climate Policy and Engagement, EBRD Victor Kovalenko, Partner and Head of Sustainability Practice in Caucasus and Central Asia, Ernst & Young Representatives from the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE), DeepRock Group, and Khan Tengri Capital also contributed to the dynamic discussions. Vomic Nur Shah, Global Head of Business Organization and Client Coverage at UK Export Finance, expertly moderated the event, ensuring a captivating and productive exchange of ideas. Harnessing Digital Technologies for Carbon Market Efficiency The presentations underscored the significance of carbon markets in modernizing the energy and industrial sectors. A key focus was placed on the crucial role of digital technologies in enhancing the efficiency and transparency of these markets. Experts shared successful initiatives aimed at overcoming barriers to digital adoption and fostering public-private partnerships to accelerate digital transformation. Forging Partnerships and Driving Green Investments The event culminated in the signing of several significant agreements aimed at advancing carbon and green technologies: Memorandum of Cooperation between IGTIPC and DeepRock Group (China): DeepRock, a subsidiary of Vanke Group, a leading construction company with an annual turnover exceeding $40 billion, will collaborate with IGTIPC on sustainable development initiatives. Memorandum of Understanding between IGTIPC and TACT Invest Group (Germany): TACT Invest, specializing in supporting Green Tech projects, startups, and venture programs, will partner with IGTIPC to foster innovation in the green technology sector. $150 Million Investment Agreement between Imani Capital Investment & Advisory LLC and Apex Green Fund: IGTIPC and Apex Management GP Ltd are jointly working to develop the green economy in Kazakhstan and Central Asia, leveraging the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) platform to attract green financing with the participation of private equity funds. In addition, agreements were reached with the Planetary Carbon Standard, headquartered in London, to provide expert support for projects related to carbon credit verification, green energy, carbon footprints, and forest monitoring. The Planetary Carbon Standard has generated 8.6 million carbon credits through its activities. A Collective Path Towards a Sustainable Future Participants concluded the event with a shared commitment to further collaboration between government, businesses, and academia to achieve sustainable development in Kazakhstan and address climate challenges. The side event served as a valuable platform for knowledge exchange and the development of strategies to deepen international cooperation. By embracing innovation and fostering partnerships, Kazakhstan is demonstrating its leadership in the global transition towards a sustainable future.2024-11-15T12:26:19/uploads/2024/11/15/da03e491241e020c143fc98a328e42c6_original.138699.jpgsayd-ivent-posvyashchennyy-sozdaniyu-karbonovogo-fonda-i-cifrovoy-transformacii-uglerodnyh-rynkovFalse[ecogeo] 881648The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Freedom Holding Corp. have announced the signing of a memorandum of cooperation aimed at uniting efforts to preserve and sustainably manage Kazakhstan's natural resources. This document sets forth joint initiatives focused on the protection and restoration of the country’s biological resources, with a particular emphasis on safeguarding wildlife, plant life, and forest ecosystems. The document signing ceremony took place as part of the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024, at the Qazaqstan national pavilion. The signatories were Yerlan Nysanbayev, Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Timur Turlov, CEO of Freedom Holding Corp. Under the memorandum, the parties will implement advanced technologies and practices for the effective management of Kazakhstan's natural resources, aligning with both national priorities and the global 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The partnership envisions comprehensive support for environmentally significant projects and the development of strategies to help ecosystems adapt to the impacts of climate change. A key area of collaboration will be the reintroduction of the Turanian tiger, a rare and unique species, as well as the protection of its natural habitat. This project aims not only to restore the Turanian tiger population but also to strengthen the resilience of Kazakhstan’s ecosystems to changing climate conditions, enhance biodiversity, and improve the effectiveness of conservation initiatives. The signing of this memorandum reflects the shared commitment of Freedom Holding Corp. and the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan to jointly promote sustainable and innovative environmental solutions.2024-11-12T14:59:15/uploads/2024/11/12/ba6c60209ad6d1b3db4264ecb8a43683_original.132708.jpgministerstvo-ekologii-i-prirodnyh-resursov-kazahstana-i-freedom-holding-corp-podpisali-memorandum-o-sotrudnichestve-dlya-ohrany-prirodnyh-resursovFalse[ecogeo] 717042The transports of Przewalski's horses from Europe to Kazakhstan will take place this year as part of a new international project “Return of Wild Horses”. Two CASA C-295 aircrafts of the Czech Air Force with a total of eight horses on board will take off on 2th June from Prague, Czech Republic and from Berlin, Germany. After two stopovers they will land in Arkalyk in Central Kazakhstan. “We have just started writing the new chapter of the return of the last wild horse to the wilderness,” stated the Prague Zoo director Miroslav Bobek. “After its successful reintroduction to Mongolia where the population thrives, we were contacted by the government of Kazakhstan with this same goal. Our plan is to transport about 40 horses to the Altyn Dala steppe during the next five years.” “It's honor for us as the  leading authority for biodiversity conservation in Kazakhstan to spearhead such an important moment in the restoration of the natural history of our country, and we are committed to the realization of our original vision, as set out during the Kazakh-Czech Business Forum in Astana, where on April 24, 2023, the Committee of Forestry and Wildlife and Prague Zoo signed a memorandum to jointly return the wild horses to the steppe.” – stated  Daniyar Turgambayev the Chairman of the Committee of Forestry and Wildlife The Przewalski's horse completely disappeared from the wild in the late 1960s, but is also one of the greatest success stories of species recovery under human care. Dedicated breeding programs of European zoos have managed to build up a population strong enough to be reintroduced to the countries where they used to live. The wild horses will be reintroduced to Kazakhstan using the successful experience from Prague Zoo’s previous reintroductions to Mongolia. For reference: Przewalski's horse (Equus przewalskii Poljakov) was included in the list of rare and endangered species of plants in 2021, also included in the II Annex of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). The steppe territory of the Altyn Dala State Nature Reserve in the Kostanay region has been chosen as the release area. The reserve was established in 2012 and its total area is 489,766 hectares. The animals will be accommodated for the first year before release at the Wild Ungulate Reintroduction Center inside the reserve. This center was created as part of the Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative, and is managed by the Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity of Kazakhstan (ACBK). Since 2017 it has been the location for restoration activities such as the reintroduction of the Kulan or Asiatic wild ass. The centre therefore has all the necessary infrastructure and personnel already available to host the new equid species. The Przewalski's horse reintroduction project is implemented in partnership between the Committee for Forestry and Wildlife of Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, Prague Zoo, ACBK, Frankfurt Zoological Society, Nuremberg Zoo, Tierpark Berlin and Hortobágy National Park. A Memorandum of understanding between partners was signed on the 28th February outlining the commitment to reintroducing at least 40 wild horses from Europe to Kazakhstan within the next 4-5 years. Download the official presskit, photos and other materials in Czech, English or Russian from www.zoopraha.cz/kazachstan-2024 or from here: Institutions and subjects cooperating in the project: The Committee of Forestry and Wildlife is a state body and agency within the competence of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, carrying out implementation, control and supervisory functions in the field of forestry, protection, reproduction and use of wildlife and specially protected natural areas. The Prague Zoo manages the international breeding book of Przewalski's horses, as well as the EEP (EAZA Ex situ) program, which is a program of the European Association of Zoos and Aquariums (EAZA) for the management and conservation of wild animal populations living in European zoos. The program was formerly known as the European Endangered Species Program. Prague Zoo organized and conducted the reintroduction of Przewalski's horses in western Mongolia in 2012 - 2019. Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity of Kazakhstan (ACBK) is the largest Kazakhstani non-governmental organization working in the field of biodiversity conservation and environmental education. Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS) is an international organization that coordinates projects to protect endangered species and ecosystems in 18 countries around the world. In 2005, it co-founded the Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative. In 2017, ADCI began supporting the reintroduction of the kulan to the steppes of Central Kazakhstan. ACBK and FZS are part of The Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative (ADCI), which is a large-scale partnership program of national and international conservation organizations. Since 2005 ACBK together with the Forestry and Wildlife Committee, Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS), Fauna & Flora (F&F) and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) have been implementing this Initiative. It aims to conserve and study Kazakhstan's unique steppe ecosystems and restore key species, e.g. saiga antelope, Kulan and Przewalski's horse. In 2023, the Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative was recognized as a Flagship Restoration Project under the UN Decade for Ecosystem Restoration. Tierpark Berlin in the German capital already participated in the past in the breeding, management, and reintroduction of various animal species, and it cooperated on the protection of Przewalski’s horses as well. Within the project Return of the Wild Horses, it provides horses from its own breeding, collects candidates from other European institutions to its own breeding facility, and it will directly participate in their transport to Kazakhstan. The Nuremberg Zoo is a public non-profit zoological park specializing in ex situ conservation of endangered species and their in situ conservation in cooperation with partners in their countries of origin. In the past it has been involved in the reintroduction of Przewalski's horses to Central Asia. Hortobágy is a Hungarian national park providing environmental education services. It is currently home to the largest population of Przewalski's horse under human care. Selected horses from this park are suitable candidates for reintroduction programs.2024-02-29T17:38:55/uploads/2024/2/29/05a6f9fc034c5a5e57a3a69acc768ebe_original.237143.jpgdikie-loshadi-vernutsya-v-kazahstanFalse[ecogeo] 526104On March 24, 2022, at the UN Headquarters in New York, Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Ms Zulfiya Suleimenova met with the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. The Minister, who heads the Kazakh delegation at the UN Water Conference 2023, informed the UN Secretary-General about plans of Kazakhstan in the field of sustainable water resources management. The Secretary-General highly appreciated the efforts of Kazakhstan, emphasising the active position taken by Kazakhstan in the area of achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). During the conversation, they also discussed Kazakhstan's initiative to establish in Almaty the UN Regional Hub on SDGs for the Central Asian countries and Afghanistan.2023-03-25T09:44:00/uploads/2023/3/25/35d58c2ea35c6ef4c98fd529a46991eb_original.80481.jpgvstrecha-s-generalnym-sekretarem-oon-antonio-guterrishemFalse[ecogeo] 525306From March 22 to 24, 2023, the UN Water Conference will be held at the UN Headquarters (New York, USA). The UN Water Conference 2023 represents the first global conference on freshwater resources, held by an international organization for the first time in the last 50 years. The Kazakh delegation is headed by the Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan Z.Suleimenova. The UN Water Conference will serve as an impetus for the entire world community to ensure sustainable management of water resources and achieve social, economic and environmental goals. The Republic of Kazakhstan, in turn, as a member of the UN, is making the necessary efforts to implement the goals of the Decade on Water Resources in the Republic of Kazakhstan and Central Asia. The main result of the event will be the international action program on water resources, made up of voluntary commitments on water resources management undertaken by dozens of governments, enterprises, non-governmental and other organizations. The UN Water Conference brings together decision makers, all stakeholders needed for transformative change. The adopted changes will be able to ensure a safe water future for future generations.2023-03-22T15:44:00/uploads/2023/3/22/40883d4062b4172f6f06c46f6ec07442_original.107496.jpgvodnaya-konferenciya-oonFalse[ecogeo] 498289Today, the Regional Workshop on Monitoring, Assessment and Information Sharing in Transboundary Basins in Central Asia, organized by the International Water Assessment Centre jointly with the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and with the financial support of the Green Central Asia Initiative implemented by the German International Cooperation (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH), started its work in Astana. The workshop is attended by experts from five countries of Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan), representing state bodies and national services responsible for water resources, the environment and hydrometeorology, as well as specialists from scientific institutions, basin water management organizations, and international organizations operating in the region. It also brings together experts from Finland, Germany, the Netherlands, the World Meteorological Organization, International Sava River Basin Commission, International Network of Basin Organizations and International Groundwater Assessment Centre. In the context of population growth, development of water-consuming sectors of the economy and impact of climate change in Central Asia, the problem of water shortage is exacerbated every year. Insufficient attention to environmental safety issues in the past, continued practice of irrational water use, lack of institutional capacity and a number of other factors have led to degradation of ecosystems, pollution of water bodies and deterioration of water quality. Such threats require adoption of adequate measures and development of joint approaches to management and protection of water resources, including development of a system for monitoring and assessment of water resources, which makes it possible to make informed and sustainable decisions. The workshop was organized to assist countries in studying international experience in monitoring, assessment and sharing information in transboundary basins and discussing the possibilities of strengthening cooperation between the countries of Central Asia in the field of protection and use of water resources in transboundary basins. Participants of the workshop will review various practices and approaches to monitoring, assessment and sharing of information in transboundary basins, including the use of consistent and comparable assessment methods and development of data management systems. They will also discuss proposals that will be included in the new publication "Good Practices and Lessons Learned in the Field of Transboundary Data Exchange", developed under the auspices of the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes. During the workshop, it is expected to discuss the existing problems in the implementation of joint monitoring and assessment of water resources in Central Asia, as well as to identify common approaches to the development of cooperation between countries in the protection and use of water resources. In addition, the workshop is expected to discuss preparations for the UN Water Conference, which will be held on March 22-24, 2023 in New York under the chairmanship of Tajikistan and the Netherlands. For reference: Joint monitoring and assessment of transboundary waters are among the key obligations of the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes. As part of its implementation, a number of guidance documents have been developed on methods for creating systems for monitoring and assessment of transboundary waters. With the Green Central Asia Initiative, the Federal Foreign Office invited its long-standing partner countries in Central Asia to engage in a political dialogue process on climate, environment and security. Green Central Asia is implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Helmholtz-Centre Potsdam - German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) with the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Potsdam-Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and the German-Kazakh University (DKU). This Initiative bolsters the German foreign policy topic ‘climate and security’ within the framework of the United Nations and supports the implementation of SDG 6 (clean water and sanitation), SDG 13 (climate action) and SDG 15 (life on land). The Initiative also contributes to the efforts enshrined in the new EU Strategy on Central Asia of June 2019 which provides a new policy framework for EU engagement with the countries of Central Asia and focuses on promoting resilience, prosperity and regional cooperation. It is also part of the Team Europe Initiative (TEI) on Water, Energy and Climate Change in Central Asia / Global Gateway. More information you can find here: www.greencentralasia.org2023-02-01T11:00:00/uploads/2023/2/1/15c3182178666c8c219ef38363b17ae6_original.124292.jpgeksperty-stran-centralnoy-azii-obsudili-voprosy-sotrudnichestva-v-oblasti-monitoringa-ocenki-i-obmena-informaciey-po-vodnym-resursamFalse[ecogeo] 488721Today, Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan Zulfiya Suleimenova and Parliamentary Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Ms. Yoshikawa Yumi discussed issues of mutual cooperation in the field of ecology during a bilateral meeting. It is worth noting that in 2020, Japan has set itself an ambitious goal - to achieve zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Currently, the Land of the Rising Sun is in 5th place in the world in terms of greenhouse gas emissions from energy sources (PRC, USA, India, Russia). The Japanese side expressed interest in cooperation with Kazakhstan within the framework of the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM). This mechanism promotes the dissemination of advanced technologies and infrastructure to reduce emissions, as well as the implementation of climate change mitigation measures. In addition, JCM provides for the implementation of climate projects aimed at reducing or absorbing greenhouse gas emissions. For reference: Credits under the JCM are issued based on quantitative indicators of reductions in emissions or removals of greenhouse gases achieved by the project participants during the implementation of measures to reduce emissions or absorption of greenhouse gases under the JCM. The sides also discussed the signing of a Memorandum on cooperation on a Joint crediting mechanism at the level of the governments of the two countries. At the end of the meeting, the Japanese side expressed gratitude to the Minister for the organization and holding the meeting.2023-01-13T12:12:00/uploads/2023/1/13/bedab80be435e55dfa15b8e5c92ef218_original.175821.jpgkazahstan-i-yaponiya-obsudili-voprosy-vzaimnogo-sotrudnichestva-v-sfere-ekologiiFalse[ecogeo] 468971On Wednesday, November 30, 2022, the Regional Workshop on the Safety of Hydraulic Structures in Central Asia began in Almaty. Hydraulic structures are the most important objects of the economies of the Central Asian countries and are of great importance in ensuring regional stability. Many of these structures are located on transboundary rivers, which predetermines the specificity and complexity of their operation, the need for systematic work to improve their safety and cooperation in the joint use of water resources. The regional workshop aims to assist countries in studying global best practices for the safe management of hydraulic structures and discussing the possibility of its application in Central Asia. The workshop was attended by about 60 participants, including experts from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Slovakia, representatives of state authorities and national services responsible for the safety of hydraulic structures, specialists from scientific institutions and regional river basin organizations, as well as representatives of international organizations. At the workshop, the participants will study the experience of Slovakia, India and other countries in the management of hydraulic structures, including in risk management and assessment, support for the monitoring systems, early warning systems, application of information and communication technologies. Participants will also be introduced to the findings of the World Bank's global analysis of dam safety in 51 countries. The regional workshop will allow experts from the five Central Asian countries to improve their understanding and knowledge of the institutional, technical and scientific aspects of the safe management of hydraulic structures, as well as discuss promising approaches to developing cooperation on the safe management of hydraulic structures. The workshop was organized by the International Water Assessment Centre (IWAC) in cooperation with the Slovak State Enterprise for Water Construction Management (Vodohospodarska vystavba). The event is held with the financial support of the World Bank at the expense of the Central Asia Water and Energy Program (CAWEP) and the official support of the Ministry of Environment of Slovakia and the Ministry of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan. IWAC is the collaborative center of the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (Water Convention). The workshop is organized as part of its Programme of Work for 2022-2024 adopted at the Ninth session of the Meeting of the Parties to the Water Convention.2022-12-01T11:00:00/uploads/2022/12/1/aa7f33dafb60bf89856acdcc687db173_original.117938.jpgvoprosy-obespecheniya-bezopasnoy-ekspluatacii-gidrotehnicheskih-sooruzheniy-obsudili-eksperty-stran-centralnoy-azii-na-regionalnom-seminare-v-almatyFalse[ecogeo] 452601Yesterday Astana hosted a Regional Workshop “International experience related to transboundary water allocation and prospects for the development of cooperation on the joint use of water resources in Central Asia”, where general approaches to the application of international experience in transboundary water allocation and development of cooperation on the joint use of water resources in Central Asia were discussed. The workshop, organized with the official support of the Ministry of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan and with the financial support of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Finland, brought together more than 45 participants, including officials from key ministries of the five Central Asian countries, as well as international experts. Equitable and sustainable water resources allocation is one of the most difficult problems in many regions of the world. This issue is of particular relevance for Central Asia, where the growing needs of the population, industry and agriculture for water in the face of climate change have already given rise to an acute shortage of water. The situation is aggravated by inefficient use of water, deterioration of irrigation facilities and water-saving systems, and other problems. As Vice Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan Serikaly Mukatayev stated: “It is no secret that in the context of rapidly occurring global disasters, the urgency of the problems of efficient use of water resources in Central Asia will increase. Only joint and timely efforts by countries can address contemporary issues and find the right solutions to existing and emerging challenges.” The two-day workshop aims to assist countries in studying international experience in transboundary water allocation based on the Global Handbook on water allocation in a transboundary context to the Water Convention, which was developed with the participation of more than 100 countries and with the support of experts from Finland. “Water allocation comprises various ways to agree about the quantity, quality or timing of available water. At the same time, allocation arrangements are better used in conjunction with sectoral and other water management measures", noted Antti Rautavaara, Special Envoy for Water at Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland.  “The Handbook, developed through an extensive intergovernmental process under the Water Convention and building on practical experiences including an extensive list of case studies, sends a strong message on the importance of transboundary cooperation and of adaptability. It will hopefully contribute to building the capacity needed to address complex water management issues not only in the Central Asia region but globally, now and in the future”, stated Iulia Trombitskaya, UNECE Environment Officer. The regional workshop will allow experts from the five countries of Central Asia to improve their understanding and knowledge of the criteria, mechanisms, tools and best practices for water allocation in transboundary basins, as well as to discuss promising approaches to the mutually beneficial use of water resources in Central Asia. The workshop is organized by the International Water Assessment Centre (IWAC) in cooperation with the Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE) and with the support of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and UNECE in the framework of the implementation of the Water Convention.2022-11-03T12:40:00/uploads/2022/11/3/737334a65d7a021a96dea99e2af329eb_original.156021.jpgsovmestnoe-ispolzovanie-vodnyh-resursov-v-centralnoy-azii-obsudili-na-regionalnom-seminareFalse[ecogeo] 435001А.ж. 3 қазанда Чехия Республикасының астанасы Прагада Қазақстан Республикасы Экология, геология және табиғи ресурстар министрлігі мен Чехия Республикасы Қоршаған орта министрлігі арасында қоршаған ортаны қорғау саласындағы ынтымақтастық мәселелері бойынша өзара түсіністік туралы Меморандумға қол қойылды. Қазақстан тарапынан құжатқа ҚР Сыртқы істер министрінің орынбасары Роман Василенко, Чех тарапынан Қоршаған орта министрі Анна Хубачкова қол қойды. «Бүгінгі таңда қоршаған ортаны қорғау мәселелері еларалық ынтымақтастықты дамытуда өзекті мәселелердің бірі. Біздің елдеріміз арасында осы бағыттағы өзара іс-қимылды дамыту және тереңдету үшін үлкен әлеует бар», - деп атап өтті Р.Василенко өзінің кіріспе сөзінде. Чехия климаттың өзгеруіне қарсы күрес, су ресурстарын ұтымды пайдалану, ерекше қорғалатын табиғи аумақтарды дамыту мәселелеріне көп көңіл бөледі және осы бағытта үлкен тәжірибеге ие. «Қоршаған ортаны қорғау саласындағы ынтымақтастық мәселелері бойынша өзара түсіністік туралы Меморандумға қол қою экологияны сақтау ісіне үлкен серпін береді, екі елдің көп жылдық тәжірибесін пайдалана отырып, сабақтас салалардағы ынтымақтастық көкжиегін кеңейтуге мүмкіндік береді», - деді министрдің орынбасары. Айта кетейік, қазақстандық тарап осы Меморандумды іске асыру бойынша қажетті шараларды қабылдауға дайын. Атап айтқанда, оны орындау бойынша нақты іс-шараларды қамтитын Жол картасын әзірлеу ұсынылады.2022-10-04T09:50:00/uploads/2022/10/4/4aa69c64a28be5eb01cc9c7b63dcff37_original.114288.jpgkazahstan-i-chehiya-obedinyayut-usiliya-po-zashchite-okruzhayushchey-sredyFalse[ecogeo] 427559By the decision of the Board of Directors, Olzhas Agabekov was appointed the Chairman of the Management Board of the «International Green Technologies and Investment Projects Center» NJSC. Olzhas Agabekov was born on July 30, 1984, in Balkhash, Karaganda region. He graduated from the Kazakh Humanitarian Law University with a degree in Jurisprudence. He started his career in 2007 as a manager at the «Oil Insurance Company» JSC. He also worked at the «Almaty Electric Stations» JSC, «KEGOC» JSC, the Apparatus of the Akim of the Zhambyl region, as well as at the Department of Entrepreneurship and Industrial and Innovative Development of the Zhambyl region. From 2016 to September 2022 – Mr. Agabekov held the position of the Deputy Director of the Climate Change Department of the Ministry of Energy, the Director of the Climate Policy and Green Technologies Department of the Ministry of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Mr. Agabekov is the Member of the Presidential Youth Personnel Reserve.2022-09-19T10:16:00/uploads/2022/9/19/bce2e43e90bacc5f89abf206686870a7_original.71744.jpgrukovoditelem-nao-mcztip-naznachen-olzhas-agabekovFalse[ecogeo] 345420These days, the annual environmental campaign "Birge – taza Qazaqstan" has started in the southern and western regions of Kazakhstan. The action was initiated on behalf of the Head of State to improve the environmental situation. The campaign was launched on the occasion of the Nauryz holiday during the spring renewal of nature. The event was attended by about 70 thousand people, including representatives of state bodies and enterprises, public figures, volunteers, students and local residents. The event was held in five regions of Kazakhstan, including Zhambyl, Mangystau, Turkestan and Kyzylorda regions, as well as the city of Shymkent. The purpose of the campaign is to attract public attention to the problem of environmental pollution. Thus, every citizen can realize his personal involvement in the conservation and protection of nature. So, the meeting of the Nauryz holiday began with the republican tradition of the improvement of settlements. Regional departments of ecology and local executive bodies participated in the organization of the action. The participants of the action brought order to recreational areas, cleaned court facilities, streets and parks. Landscaping of the area was carried out, flowers and trees were planted. The total area of the cleared area was over 100 hectares of land. A total of 1300 tons of garbage were collected, of which 60% was transferred for recycling. About 36,800 trees have been planted in all districts and settlements. In addition, unauthorized landfills were eliminated in a number of regions. For example, in the Zhambyl region, a landfill in the Bayterek microdistrict was liquidated, in the Mangystau region, a landfill in the area of the Malaya Oymasha Lake was liquidated with the help of special equipment, etc. In other regions of the republic, the spring action will continue with warming and favorable weather conditions.2022-03-24T19:28:00/uploads/2022/3/25/65fd5a98f91ddc3ccfae64ac6a82e9b9_original.100280.jpgv-yuzhnyh-i-zapadnyh-regionah-startovala-akciya-birge-taza-qazaqstanFalse[ecogeo] 344543In the Ministry was held a meeting of specialists of the fishing industry. The meeting was attended by fishermen from various regions of the republic, who raised a number of issues of the industry. For example, fishermen of the Caspian Sea raised the issue of using nets for fishing from monofilaments and monofilament with a thread diameter of 0.3 mm and above. On this issue, the Minister replied that a decision would be made by the end of May of this year. "The branch scientific organization will conduct relevant research in April-May of this year, based on the results of which we will make a decision at the end of May. In the absence of a direct negative impact on fish resources, it is possible to allow the use of these networks in pilot mode on large reservoirs for up to 2 years by making appropriate changes to legislation within 3-4 months," Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan – said Serikkali Brekeshev. In addition, the meeting raised the issue of increasing the catch limit of walleye on Lake Balkhash. The Minister noted that an increase in the catch limit of walleye may be considered after changes are made to the Methodology for determining the fish catch limit. Finally, this issue may be resolved by June 2023.The meeting also raised the issue of access to the reservoir for commercial fishing and obtaining a fishing permit by individuals living in the coastal zone.2022-03-24T10:13:00/uploads/2022/3/24/7b7ed8a8a128305b355e216ea4f5226a_original.150658.jpgministr-ekologii-k-resheniyu-problem-rybnogo-hozyaystva-sleduet-podhodit-s-ostorozhnostyu-ishodya-iz-principa-sohraneniya-i-racionalnogo-ispolzovaniya-rybnyh-resursovFalse[ecogeo] 343954On March 18, 2022, a regular meeting of the Interstate Commission for Sustainable Development of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (ICSD IFAS) was held in an online format with the participation of heads of environmental agencies, representatives of the economic bloc of Central Asian countries, structural units and organizations under the ICSD, a representative from public organizations, as well as international and regional partner organizations of the ICSD. On March 17 of this year, the ICSD meeting was preceded by a meeting of the ICSD Advisory Council. The holding of the next meeting of the ICSD is an important event in the organization's activities for all countries of the Central Asian region. Since its creation, the Commission has been actively working. A Regional Environmental Protection Program for the Sustainable Development of Central Asia has been developed and approved, which covers almost all priority areas important for Central Asian countries and serves as the basis for various projects. Kazakhstan is particularly interested in regional cooperation as a country dependent on climate change and the inflow of water resources - the basis of the economy and social well-being and sustainability of natural ecosystems. As noted on his Twitter page by the Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan S.Brekeshev, "the chairmanship of the ICSD is important for our country, and we will make every effort to jointly solve the tasks assigned to us." At the meeting, the powers of the ICSD chairmanship were transferred on a rotational basis from the Republic of Uzbekistan to the Republic of Kazakhstan. The chairmanship of the ICSD is carried out by the Ministers of environmental protection agencies on a rotating basis every 2 years. Minister Brekeshev S.A. made a report on the work plans of the ICSD for the period of the chairmanship. Also during the meeting, a number of decisions were adopted, according to which the Roadmap for the implementation of the Regional Environmental Protection Program for Sustainable Development of Central Asia until 2030 was approved, taking into account the developed indicators and monitoring mechanism, updated Regulations on the ICSD Scientific and Information Center (SIC ICSD), the issue of opening a Regional Center for waste management in Dushanbe and other issues of environmental cooperation in the region.2022-03-18T18:56:00/uploads/2022/3/18/f7a9157b65a7d85342b7d4961c864cd5_original.64952.jpgkazahstan-stal-predsedatelem-mezhgosudarstvennoy-komissii-po-ustoychivomu-razvitiyu-stran-centralnoy-aziiFalse[ecogeo] 343075If last year about 6 thousand tons of commercial fish were grown in the Almaty region, this year it is planned to increase its volume to 8 thousand tons. Also, the Aral sturgeon will be grown manually. This was reported during a press tour organized by the Fisheries Committee of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan. There are 22 fish farms in Almaty region. One of which is "Marlene Tursynali". Last year, this entrepreneur raised 50 tons of commercial trout, this year it is planned to increase the volume to 160 tons. At the moment, fish ponds are being built in the Enbekshikazakh district, in the city of Esik. It is planned to complete the construction work in the next two months. "We grow 220 tons of trout, 50 tons of sturgeon fish, 100 tons of African (clarivi) per year Catfish. About 50 people work in our farms. As you can see, we have received land with an investment project. In the next two months, the construction work will be fully completed. In reservoirs with a capacity of 120 tons, we additionally grow trout. Then we will sell to the domestic market," says entrepreneur Marlene Tursynali. In addition, the Aral sturgeon will be grown in the pond farm "Shelek" from April this year in the region. Recall that this water pearl was taken under special protection in 1996 and listed in the "Red Book" of Kazakhstan. However, in the Aral-Syrdarya water basin, this species of fish has become extinct. However, the acclimatized Balkhash-Ili water basin makes it possible to catch this fish. Thus, on the farm, caviar and juveniles are adapted to its further cultivation, then sent back to the natural environment. Now, in order to get permission for it, the industry committee plans to issue a resolution by the end of this month. "We have passed various examinations and sent a biological justification to the fisheries committee to obtain a fishing permit. After the ruling, in April we will fish from the natural environment and grow in artificial conditions. From the caviar of adult females, we will remove fry and send them back to the natural environment. This, in turn, will help to preserve the endangered species of valuable fish." - says the deputy director of the farm Meirambek Pazylbekov. The Almaty region has a greater potential for growing fish. Therefore, there are a lot of people who want to breed in artificial conditions. They receive a lot of support from the state. "Almaty region is rich in water and artificial reservoirs, there are natural lakes. This year we plan to consolidate these natural lakes for fish farming, and by the end of the year to grow up to 8 thousand tons of fish. Last year, 32.1 million tenge was allocated from the budget of the Almaty region to subsidize commercial fish farming, of which 16.2 million tenge was disbursed. The remaining 15.8 million tenge were returned to the budget due to non-receipt of applications. This year, 38.0 million tenge is planned to be allocated from the regional budget for subsidizing commercial fish farming." - said Rinat Kumashev, deputy head of the Balkhash-Alakol inter-regional basin inspection of fisheries. It should be noted that last year the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan approved the Program for the development of fisheries for 2021-2030. According to this program, it is planned to increase the volume of cultivation of aquatic biological resources in artificial cultivation conditions for these years to 270 thousand tons.2022-03-17T17:25:00/uploads/2022/3/17/17eed7d06cedf202015ba3d9bf7818da_original.92980.jpgv-etom-godu-obem-vyrashchennoy-ryby-v-almatinskoy-oblasti-planiruetsya-dovesti-do-8-tys-tonnFalse[ecogeo] 341169In his Message to the people of Kazakhstan, the President instructed to pay special attention to environmental problems in the country. In this regard, 17 Roadmaps have been approved in the republic, where 485 measures are envisaged, 36 of them have been implemented. Including measures to improve the state of atmospheric air and eliminate natural landfills. Today, this is one of the main issues that most concern the public and are extremely important for the preservation of the environment. "According to the results of ecomonitoring, 10 cities have the highest level of atmospheric air pollution, including the cities of Temirtau, Nur-Sultan, Almaty, Aktobe, Atyrau, Ust-Kamenogorsk, Karaganda, Balkhash, Zhezkazgan and Shymkent. Therefore, in the medium term, 10 cities with the most polluted air need to be gasified and converted to alternative energy sources, as well as the greening of the transport sector," said Zulfukhar Zholdasov, Chairman of the Committee for Environmental Regulation and Control of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Thus, local decisions are being made in 10 cities to ensure environmental safety. In particular, in Almaty, the modernization of the CHP will reduce emissions from 37 thousand tons to 6 thousand, or by 83%. Until the end of 2025. In Nur-Sultan, hot water boilers of CHP-1,2 have been converted to gas, which will reduce emissions by 20 thousand tons or 25%. In the Karaganda region, ArcelorMittal Temirtau has developed a development strategy that provides for the modernization of production, as well as the installation of new treatment facilities. For this reason, the Committee issued a permit for emissions only for 2022, and when issuing a new permit, the implementation of the above strategy will be taken into account, etc. In the city of Aktobe, TNK Kazchrome is upgrading electric filters 1 and 2, which will reduce emissions of pollutants by 30%. A project for the reconstruction of workshops has been launched at the ferroalloy plant. As a result, emissions will decrease by 30% by the end of 2022. Already today, by order of the city of Aktobe, a special catalyst is used in sewage treatment plants, suppressing and eliminating hydrogen sulfide emissions. The installation of oil sludge dewatering at the ANPZ was carried out in the city of Atyrau. Reconstruction of the spit on the left bank of Atyrau has been completed. In 2023, the reconstruction of the old SPIT will be completed, and in 2024, the cleaning of the Kvadrat evaporation pond will be completed. Since last year, the implementation of the Tazalyk project with the reclamation of the Rotten Beam evaporation pond has been launched in the ANPZ. It should be noted that the plant allocated 300 million tenge. In addition, according to the national project "Zhasyl Kazakhstan", 16 large industrial facilities of the republic have committed to reduce emissions from 20 to 30%. To do this, the best available technologies will be implemented. Already today, for 2022, four enterprises have been issued a permit for emissions into the environment with standards corresponding to the national plan. For example, Kazakhmys plans to reduce emissions of pollutants through the implementation of environmental protection measures by enterprises. And the Balkhash Copper smelter plans to build a second line of the sulfuric acid workshop, which will reduce sulfur dioxide emissions by 2.3 times, from 61 thousand to 26 thousand tons. "Comprehensive measures have been developed in terms of eliminating existing landfills and preventing the formation of new natural landfills. Now only those organizations that have a license for this activity can collect, export, dispose, recycle and dispose of solid waste (solid household waste). As of today, a total of 82 licenses have been issued. One of the conditions is also the installation of GPS motion sensors on cargo vehicles. This makes it possible to monitor garbage collection and prevent the formation of new unauthorized landfills," the chairman of the Committee said. It should be noted that with the help of space monitoring, 7,328 unauthorized landfills were identified in the country, of which 89% (6,740 objects) have been eliminated to date. In addition, measures are being taken to solve problems with historical pollution. Thus, in the Mangystau region, the elimination of historical pollution of "Koshkar Ata" and others has begun. Work in this direction is under constant control and will continue.2022-03-15T16:07:00/uploads/2022/3/15/9dad443222c8f15f48b3739fa77bb156_original.96743.jpgkak-realizuyutsya-porucheniya-glavy-gosudarstva-po-ekologicheskim-problemamFalse[ecogeo] 340390By the decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan Suleimenova Zulfiya Bulatovna was appointed to the post of Vice-Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Zulfiya Suleimenova was born in 1990 in Aktobe. She is a graduate of L. Gumilyov Eurasian National University. Member of the Presidential Youth Personnel Reserve. Z.Suleimenova began her career in 2014 as a researcher at the Regional and Global Security Department of the Center for Global Policy and Security. In 2020-2021 - held senior positions in the Ministry of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan. From January 2021 to the present, she has been a deputy of the Majilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan of the VII convocation.2022-03-14T15:30:00/uploads/2022/3/14/f520f4d4968acdb4c1b0d4a8fe746b8a_original.85903.jpgo-naznachenii-zulfii-suleymenovoyFalse[ecogeo] 339638"Currently, measures are being taken to further develop the water resources management system," said Deputy Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan S. Kozhaniyazov during a press conference at the CCS site. The press conference was attended by journalists and specialists of the water industry. Vice Minister S. Kozhaniyazov stressed that in accordance with the instruction of the Head of State in the address to the people of Kazakhstan, digitalization and automation of management of hydraulic structures, distribution, accounting and monitoring of water resources are being introduced. Global climate warming will lead to an increase in moisture evaporation in river catchments and a decrease in inflow into rivers. There is a decrease in glacial runoff, which provides up to 50% of river runoff during the growing season. The problem is compounded by the fact that Kazakhstan is heavily dependent on cross-border effluents, as well as existing internal problems. The most vulnerable are the Aral-Syrdarya (93%), Zhaiyk-Caspian (82%), Shu-Talas (74%), Balkash-Alakol (48%) water management basins, the least vulnerable are the Tobyl–Torgai (12%) and Ertis (20%) water management basins. There is a disproportion of the load on water resources in the context of regions. Against the background of a possible decrease in river flow (transboundary and local), there is a problem of wasteful water use, especially in agriculture. The country's economy needs three times more water per dollar of gross domestic product (hereinafter – GDP) than Russia or the United States, and six times more than Australia. If the current situation of the use of water resources in the sectors of the economy and the population persists by 2030, there is a risk of a decrease in the pace of socio-economic development due to water scarcity. The imperfection of legislation does not create prerequisites for the preservation of the country's water resource potential. The absence of an economic mechanism for the rational use of water resources does not create conditions for the development of water conservation, and also leads to additional costs from the budget to eliminate the consequences of water scarcity. Based on the existing challenges and problems, there are threats: 1) reduction of water resources, primarily due to climate change; 2) dependence of water supply through transboundary rivers on the policies of neighboring countries; 3) irrational and inefficient water use, weak automation and digitalization of water distribution and metering processes; 4) low staffing of the Committee on Water Resources and its basin inspections; 5) reducing the environmentally safe and economically optimal level of water use to preserve and improve the living conditions of the population and the environment; 6) further increase in the accident rate of hydraulic structures in connection with the achievement of the service life limits and the unsatisfactory condition of the main part of the water infrastructure facilities; 7) weak scientific support of water resources management and an increasing shortage of qualified personnel. Measures taken to improve the situation in the water industry. A draft concept for the further development of the water resources management system of the Republic of Kazakhstan has been developed. The main goal of the concept is to create conditions to meet the growing needs of the population, the environment and economic sectors for water, to ensure effective management of water resources and demand for water, in conditions of a projected shortage of water resources. Novella, along with "resource management", it is necessary to "manage the demand" for water, namely to use less water to meet the same needs. To achieve these goals , the Concept sets the following tasks: Preservation of the country's water resource potential. Ensuring compliance with the interests of Kazakhstan in the management and use of transboundary watercourses. Improvement of water legislation. Improving the efficiency of water use, switching to economically sound tariffs, active introduction of water-saving technologies, reducing the volume of waste water use due to repeated and recycled water supply. Implementation of digitalization and automation of hydraulic structures management systems, distribution, accounting and monitoring of water resources. Restoration and modernization of hydraulic structures and irrigation networks, ensuring their safety, reducing water losses in irrigation systems. Development of scientific potential with the creation of a scientific center on water resources and water management. Improvement of the system of training and advanced training of personnel for water management. Ensuring the participation of water users and society in the management of water resources and water demand. Following the results of the press conference, S. Kozhaniyazov answered journalists' questions.2022-03-11T17:29:00/uploads/2022/3/11/2b9933d2f0787af579753eab625358bf_original.132925.jpgo-sostoyanii-vodnoy-otrasli-kazahstanaFalse[ecogeo] 339622Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov held the first meeting of the Water Council, during which the issues of electricity exchange with the Kyrgyz Republic and water supply to the southern regions of Kazakhstan were considered. In detail: https://primeminister.kz/ru/news/pervoe-zasedanie-vodnogo-soveta-sostoyalos-v-pravitelstve-rk-1122892022-03-11T17:22:00/uploads/2022/3/11/5d49507b1a67575070464ef04e25396d_original.278547.jpgpervoe-zasedanie-vodnogo-soveta-sostoyalos-v-pravitelstve-rkFalse[ecogeo] 339160Achieving carbon neutrality by 2060 - this was the goal set by the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. As the Head of Nation stated in his Address, there is a need to work in this direction very pragmatically. According to him, the population and economy of our country are growing, and the qualitative growth requires energy. According to world experts, achieving carbon neutrality does not mean the complete abandonment of coal power. The share of coal-fired power generation will undoubtedly remain. At the same time, the negative impact on the environment will be minimized through the introduction of carbon capture, use and storage technologies (CCUS). To achieve these goals, the President established the International Green Technologies Center, which facilitates the introduction of green technologies in the country. Following the global climate agenda, the International Green Technologies Center for the first time organized a Scientific and Practical Conference on the promotion of CCUS technologies in Kazakhstan which took place on March 10, 2022. More than 200 representatives of the largest Kazakhstani enterprises in the metallurgical, mining, oil and gas, and electric power industries took part in the discussion, including ArcelorMittal, Kazakhmys, Samuryk-Kazyna Group of Companies, Tengizchevroil, etc. International experts from organizations whose activities are related to the development and implementation of CCUS spoke about the possibilities of implementing CCUS technologies, as well as about its advantages. Among them are ICAP, OECD, the International Energy Agency, Japan CCS, CNPC, the Asian Development Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, etc. Opening the event, Deputy of the Majilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Eldos Abakanov stressed the high level of relevance of the topic, as well as the readiness to provide legislative support. Welcoming the conference participants, Olzhas Agabekov, Director of the Department of Climate Policy and Green Technologies of the Ministry of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources, noted the importance of proactive stance of the country's industry to reduce CO2 emissions. "Studies have shown that the use of CCUS technologies is critical to achieve carbon neutrality. According to the Doctrine of achieving carbon neutrality, the use of CCUS will reduce CO2 emissions in the thermal power generation by 107.6 Mt, in industry by 13.07 Mt, and will also reduce emissions in steel, aluminum, and cement production by 60%, 35%, and 48%, respectively", noted Olzhas Agabekov. At the same time, Samantha McCulloch, the Head of the CCUS Unit at the International Energy Agency, shared her own view on the promotion and implementation of CCUS technology: “Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) is the only group of technologies that contributes both to directly reducing emissions in critical economic sectors and to removing CO2 to balance emissions that cannot be avoided… Net zero means we’ll need it”, the speaker added. Jean-Francois Lengelle, the lead for Central Asia for OECD regional platform SIPA, noted that Kazakhstan is the first state in Central Asia to develop a strategy to achieve carbon neutrality, and expressed the OECD's readiness to assist Kazakhstan in financing and investing in sustainable infrastructure, especially for CCUS projects. This initiative was also supported by representatives of the Asian Development Bank, as well as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The Deputy Chairman of the Board of the "International Green Technologies and Investment Projects Center" NJSC Yerlan Tasbayev also noted that such technologies will become competitive in various sectors of the economy and will open new opportunities for Kazakhstan within the global "green" transit. Following the results of the event, the parties proposed to continue work on the basis of the International Green Technologies Center to study the possibilities of introducing CCUS technologies, as well as to promote and implement such projects in Kazakhstan.2022-03-11T10:17:00/uploads/2022/3/11/547526123ae4dea5c7f0c05e302e9475_original.18384.jpgv-centralnoy-azii-vpervye-provedena-konferenciya-po-ulavlivaniyu-co2False[ecogeo] 339647On March 10-11, 2022, the 9th meeting of the Kazakh-Slovak intergovernmental commission on economic, scientific and technical cooperation was held in Bratislava (Slovakia). The Kazakh part was headed by the Vice-Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan Talgat Momyshev, the Slovak part was headed by the State Secretary of the Ministry of Economy of the Slovak Republic Karol Galek. The meeting was attended by representatives of interested ministries and national companies of both countries. During the meeting, the Parties discussed issues in the field of trade and economic cooperation, industry, transport, energy, environmental protection, construction, space use, etc. Momyshev offered the Slovak side new areas of cooperation. In particular, it is proposed to expand cooperation on the management and monitoring of forestry, environmental control, construction and production of building materials, as well as the launch of transit container transportation. T.Momyshev also invited Slovak companies to cooperate with the state-owned KAZAKH INVEST company and the Astana International Financial Center (AIFC). Within the framework of the Commission, the Parties discussed the potential for the development of trade and mutual cooperation in the introduction of innovations and modern technologies in all industries. At the same time, the Parties agreed to develop an updated contractual document in the field of education. In turn, the Slovak side expressed readiness to develop cooperation in the field of water management, the automotive industry, waste recycling, green technologies, as well as training Kazakh students in universities in Slovakia. Following the event, the minutes of the 9th meeting of the Kazakh-Slovak intergovernmental commission on economic, scientific and technical cooperation and a Memorandum of Understanding between the Investment Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Slovak company Heineken were signed. In addition, within the framework of the Commission meeting, a Kazakh-Slovak Round table was held with the participation of businesses of the two countries. During the Round Table, the Parties paid special attention to the further development of trade and economic cooperation between the two countries and practical aspects of doing business. The Slovak side stressed that Kazakhstan has a favorable investment climate and conditions for business development. During the event, the Kazakh side presented new measures and state policy in the field of investment support, the possibilities of special economic and industrial zones of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as the country's potential in the field of mechanical engineering and metallurgy, etc.The Round Table was attended by representatives of ministries and departments, national companies, as well as about 50 Slovak business representatives.2022-03-10T20:42:00/uploads/2022/3/11/1fbbf3863767d85c99f0f9cd56d1068f_original.111855.jpgkazahstan-i-slovakiya-novye-napravleniya-sotrudnichestvaFalse[ecogeo] 338849Today, Minister of Ecology Serikkali Brekeshev in the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan announced the position on the draft law "On ratification of the Agreement on the Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Waste through the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union". This agreement is an international agreement concluded within the framework of the EAEU Treaty and provides for the application by member states of uniform non-tariff regulation measures in trade with third countries. In Kazakhstan, the legislative regulation of the import, export and transit of hazardous waste is carried out by the norms of the Basel Convention and the Environmental Code. In relation to countries outside the EAEU, a licensing procedure is applied for import and export. This Agreement applies to legal entities and individuals registered as individual entrepreneurs engaged in cross-border transportation of waste in mutual trade of the Member States. Entrepreneurs who export and import waste are guided by the List of goods for which a permissive procedure for import and (or) export from the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union is established. Cross-border movement of waste by individuals for personal use is prohibited. Compliance with the requirements of the Agreement will allow establishing a unified procedure for the movement of hazardous waste between the member States of the Eurasian Economic Union, and will also lead to environmentally sound disposal and recycling of hazardous waste, prevention of environmental pollution. Thus, the control and supervision of the transboundary movement of waste will be carried out in accordance with this Agreement and the legislation of the States, preventing the transboundary movement of waste for the purpose of their disposal and (or) neutralization.2022-03-10T16:56:00/uploads/2022/3/10/00884c97169fb10f4120084f44c67284_original.88686.jpgedinyy-poryadok-peremeshcheniya-opasnyh-othodov-mezhdu-gosudarstvami-chlenami-eaesFalse[ecogeo] 338844During the meeting of citizens by the chairman of the Committee for Environmental Regulation and Control, a resident of the Turkestan region reported sewage drains into a ditch near a residential building. An inspection was opened on this fact and a number of violations were revealed. At the same time, a positive conclusion of the state ecological expertise for the sewage system of the village and a permit for emissions into the environment by the office of the akim of the village of Sastobe of the Tulkubassky district has not been received. The sewage pumping station and treatment facilities (CBS) have not been put into operation. Articles 90 and 106 of the Environmental Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan have been violated. The State Enterprise "The Office of the akim of the village of Sastobe of the akimat of the Tulkubassky district" as a defendant filed a lawsuit against the contractor's obligation to completely eliminate the identified shortcomings and defects. On January 17, 2022, the Specialized Interdistrict Economic Court of the Turkestan region issued a ruling on the full satisfaction of the claim of the above-mentioned GKP. At the moment, the runoff has been stopped and the area has been recultivated.2022-03-10T16:52:00/uploads/2022/3/10/804c934061c64f87bf8fe647f783d965_original.168676.jpgoperativno-otreagirovali-na-signalFalse[ecogeo] 337673Dear colleagues, dear women! I congratulate you on the International Women's Day - March 8! Jalaleddin Rumi owns the beautiful words: "A woman is a ray of God on earth." Perhaps we can't say it better. Today's wonderful holiday is a tribute to every woman in the world who is able to cope with a thousand things at the same time and is a symbol of beauty, love, inspiration, all the kindest and brightest. Dear women, on this wonderful day I wish you good health, well-being, love and care of your loved ones! Sincerely, Serikkali Brekeshev2022-03-08T09:00:00/uploads/2022/3/9/455c465892a982237b5d7601cbfe62b3_original.92349.jpgpozdravlenie-s-brekesheva-s-mezhdunarodnym-zhenskim-dnemFalse[ecogeo] 338043On March 5, under the chairmanship of the Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources Brekeshev S.A. was held a meeting with representatives of the world's leading oil and gas companies. The meeting discussed the implementation of Phase 1 of the project "Study of the deep geological structure of the subsalt deposits of the Kazakh part of the Caspian Basin using advanced and innovative technologies of reprocessing and reinterpretation of available geological and geophysical data in order to implement the Phase-1 program of the international project "Eurasia" (hereinafter - the project) and the possible participation of leading oil and gas companies in subsequent phases of the project. During the meeting, the Minister noted the importance of implementing the project to ensure economic stability in the conditions of competition for investment. Within the framework of the project, work is being carried out this year to analyze and re-process all available geological and geophysical data on the Caspian Basin using new approaches and interpretation technologies, and a report is also being compiled in which the most promising zones within the Caspian Basin will be identified for further work. At stages 2 and 3, it is planned to work out regional seismic profiles, non-seismic aerogeophysical studies, processing and interpretation of the data obtained using advanced innovative technologies for the purpose of reliable geological study of promising areas and search for deep-lying intra-basin promising objects, and drilling of an ultra-deep search well at the identified promising object will also be carried out. President of the Kazakhstan Society of Petroleum Geologists Kuandykov B.M. presented the primary results of the work performed on the first phase of the project, the results of processing historical data with modern technologies were demonstrated. In turn, he noted that the project will make it possible in the near future to open new deposits of light oil and gas in the deep horizons of the Caspian depression and multiply the strategic reserve of hydrocarbon raw materials as the foundation of the country's energy security and maintaining a high level of hydrocarbon production. At the meeting, special attention was paid to the conditions of possible participation of oil and gas companies in the implementation of phases 2 and 3 of this project.2022-03-05T15:44:00/uploads/2022/3/9/f5c7b7a4aea3f7af11a349cf45b453d5_original.86764.jpgsbrekeshev-provel-soveshchanie-po-mezhdunarodnomu-proektu-evraziyaFalse[ecogeo] 337059The Department of Ecology of the Mangystau region conducted an unscheduled inspection in the city of Aktau in relation to the branch of the private company "Aktau tourism city ltd" on the fact of wastewater discharge into the Caspian Sea and Lake Karakol. The inspection confirmed the fact of wastewater discharge, thereby violating the requirements of paragraph 8 of Article 222 of the Environmental Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. To date, the company has dismantled the pipe through which the discharge of dichlorinated basin waters was carried out, work is underway to dismantle the second pipe. The work is carried out within the framework of the regulations issued by the Department of Ecology. It should be noted that the company discharged basin waters and waters after seawater purification at a desalination plant. At the same time, according to the results of the analysis of water samples, excess values for suspended substances, nitrates and chlorides were established. This fact is a violation of the requirements of clause 9 of Article 39 of the Ecocodex. Since September 15, 2021, due to technical problems with the CBS, the company has not carried out biological wastewater treatment. The design decisions and the requirement of paragraph 1 of Article 393 of the Code are not complied with. According to the results of the audit, 6 administrative cases were initiated against Aktau tourism city ltd under the articles 324, 325, 326, 328, 331, 332 The Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Administrative Offenses". The Department of Ecology initiated a letter to the State Institution "Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management of the Mangystau region" on the issue of revocation of the previously issued permission for the Company to emit into the environment.2022-03-05T12:00:00/uploads/2022/3/5/9f270331b4a12ab53a9f12c56eb0d8e0_original.143652.jpgvozbuzhdeno-6-administrativnyh-del-v-otnoshenii-aktau-tourism-city-ltdFalse[ecogeo] 336398With an article on the topic: "Representatives of the beautiful half of humanity who have contributed to the development of the geological industry" can be found here https://www.inform.kz/kz/geologiya-salasyna-ules-kosyp-kele-zhatkan-nazik-zhandylar_a39070532022-03-04T11:39:00/uploads/2022/3/4/51c6d9808881d328319b4aa07d04a7a9_original.127044.jpgpredstavitelnicy-prekrasnoy-poloviny-chelovechestva-vnesshie-vklad-v-razvitie-geologicheskoy-otrasliFalse[ecogeo] 335890The implementation of the National Action Plan to promote the Green Bridge Partnership Program for 2021-2024 was discussed at a meeting at the Ministry of Ecology with the support of the NPJC "International Center for Green Technologies and Investment Projects". About 30 representatives of central and local executive bodies, state organizations that are executors of the plan or co-executors took part in the event in an online format. It is worth noting that the plan includes 28 points and consists of four sections: - research, science and education; - technology, commercialization and green financing; - organizational and legal issues for the promotion of PPZM; - information promotion. The central authorities, akimats, state organizations, research institutes and higher educational institutions are co-executors of certain activities of the plan. During this meeting, emphasis was placed on the role of the plan in achieving the goals of the environmental and climate agenda of our country, the compliance of the measures with the strategic objectives set by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.K. Tokayev, as well as the importance of its practical implementation. The participants also discussed the progress of the activities for the current month and the current problems of its implementation. As a result of the meeting, an understanding was reached of the need to strengthen cooperation and coordination of efforts of all interested parties and information promotion of the plan.2022-03-03T15:21:00/uploads/2022/3/3/1c760d815f63882ec1bccfd273ad526c_original.27831.jpgkak-dostich-zelenogo-rosta-v-kazahstaneFalse[ecogeo] 335860According to the remote sensing images of NASA satellites processed by Kazhydromet RSE, as of March 1, 2022, the area of the territory of Kazakhstan covered with snow is 65%. Currently, the process of snow accumulation continues. According to the results of route surveys conducted in October-November 2021, there was a shortage of moisture reserves in the predominant territory of grain-growing regions before going into winter. Thus, the expected volumes of moisture reserves in the north and center of the republic, compiled according to hydro meteorological observations and measurements as of March 1, 2022, indicate the need to be ready for flooding in these regions. In the south and south-west of the republic, according to data on snow reserves and the amount of precipitation, low water is predicted. These, as well as data on the expected volume of spring flood runoff, are publicly available on our website. You can get acquainted with the information by clicking on https://kazhydromet.kz/ru/gidrologiya/gidrologicheskiy-prognoz/20222022-03-03T14:55:00/uploads/2022/3/3/c7a9eb61d007bd8fe901a8ab6a564c92_original.78683.jpgosnovnoy-prognoz-po-pavodkamFalse[ecogeo] 335857During the meeting, the Minister thanked Mrs. Kathy Leach for her assistance in organizing Kazakhstan's participation in the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP-26), held in November last year. Further, the parties discussed the results of the Conference of the Parties, strategies for low-carbon development, accession to the declaration on the transition to electric vehicles and issues of forest reproduction. "We believe that the Glasgow Climate Pact will make it even closer to achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. We support the decision to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement only with concerted and immediate global efforts. We continue to work on the development, implementation and dissemination of technologies and policies for the transition to low-emission energy systems. Including through measures to improve energy efficiency, phase-out of coal-fired power and phase-out of inefficient subsidies for fossil fuels," he said in his welcoming speech. Also during the COP-26 conference, more than 100 participating countries signed a Declaration on the transition to electric vehicles. The document outlines the goal to stop selling cars equipped with an internal combustion engine by 2035. 13 countries have also pledged to stop selling heavy vehicles powered by fossil fuels by 2040. Kazakhstan intends to join this Declaration in the future. This issue will be worked out with the Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development. In November 2021, Kazakhstan joined the Declaration on Forests and Land Use. The Ministry has prepared comprehensive plans for reforestation and forest reproduction. Also, in order to combat desertification and land degradation, measures have been worked out aimed at increasing the area of saxaul plantations on the drained bottom of the Aral Sea to 1.5 million hectares by 2025. In addition, the Minister noted the potential of trophy hunting, prospects for joint implementation of projects for the development of rare earth metals and oil and gas deposits, as well as the possibility of exchanging experience and attracting investments in these areas with the British side. Following the meeting, the parties agreed to expand the current areas of cooperation, as well as to establish a regional dialogue through joint seminars and conferences with the participation of British and Kazakh experts.2022-03-03T14:51:00/uploads/2022/3/3/05d8c8fea86931b1d836322a70c2f572_original.72026.jpgserikkali-brekeshev-provel-vstrechu-s-poslom-velikobritanii-keti-lichFalse[ecogeo] 335359Today - March 2, 2022, the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On responsible treatment of animals" came into force. The main objectives of this law are the legal regulation of the treatment of animals, humane treatment of them, the criterion of which is the welfare of animals and humans within the framework of generally accepted ethical values. In other words, the ideology of the moral education of citizens according to the new law is to treat animals as creatures capable of experiencing pain and suffering. Therefore, the owners are personally responsible for the life, health and well-being of their pets, protecting them from abuse, as well as educating the population of a moral and humane attitude towards them. It should be noted that the Law will be a reliable barrier to such negative manifestations against animals as dog fighting, veterinary operations without anesthesia, unpunished killing of animals, bringing animals to exhaustion and not providing them with timely assistance, inhumane trapping.2022-03-02T18:09:00/uploads/2022/3/2/4a3d60533db5f23291b7e9cf4337a7f6_original.40754.jpgzakon-ob-otvetstvennom-obrashchenii-s-zhivotnymi-vstupil-v-siluFalse[ecogeo] 334619Vice-Minister Serik Kozhaniyazov and Akim of the West Kazakhstan region Gali Iskaliyev held community meeting  of the West Kazakhstan region to discuss problematic issues of the Zhaiyk River basin. During the meeting, S.S. Kozhaniyazov noted that more than 80% of the runoff comes from the territory of the Russian Federation. The hydrological feature of the Zhaiyk River is that more than 70% of the annual flow of the river is formed during the flood period. In this regard, the volume of flood runoff is of key importance for the ecological state of the Zhaiyk River. A period of low water has begun in the Zhaiyk River basin since 2018. With an average annual runoff value of 9.58 billion m3, in the period 2001-2020 the runoff averaged 8.14 billion m3, in 2019 it reached a historical minimum of 3.5 billion m3, in 2020 – 4.3 billion m3, in 2021 - 3.6 billion m3. The reason for the lack of water is climatic changes and anthropogenic factors. Therefore, the problematic issues of the Zhaiyk  river are under constant control of the country's leadership. Questions of Zhaiyk river is constantly discussed at meetings of the Presidents of Kazakhstan and Russia. The last discussions on Zhaiyk issues at the presidential level took place at the 17th Forum of Interregional Cooperation between Kazakhstan and Russia in September 2021, as well as during the state visit of our President to Moscow in December 2021. The Prime Ministers of the countries in December 2021 in Moscow and at a recent meeting, within the framework of the meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council, noted the need to continue joint work on the transboundary Zhaiyk river basin. Current issues of Zhaiyk river are under constant control of the Ministers of the relevant ministries of the parties. Constant work is carried out within the framework of the joint commission at the level of the Co-Chairs of the parties and experts. Unfortunately, according to the preliminary hydrological forecast, the cycle of water scarcity is likely to continue this year. During periods of low water, up to 85% of flood runoff is retained in reservoirs in Russia and Kazakhstan, increasing the influence of anthropogenic factors. In this regard, in order to improve the water management situation in the Zhaiyk River basin in low-water years, a unified roadmap on joint research of the hydrological regime of the Zhaiyk river was signed in October 2020 and is being implemented from 2021. The main purpose of the joint research is to develop recommendations for synchronizing the operation of reservoirs located in Kazakhstan and Russian territories to ensure flood flow close to maximum costs in low-water years. Also, the parties have approved and are implementing a Program of Kazakh-Russian cooperation for the conservation and restoration of the ecosystem of the transboundary Zhaiyk river basin for 2021-2024. In addition, in pursuance of the President's instructions, the Government and akimats of the regions are taking measures to improve the water management situation in the Zhaiyk-Caspian basin, including within the framework of Comprehensive Socio-economic Development Plans of Aktobe, Atyrau and West Kazakhstan regions for 2021-2025. (dredging and shore protection works, reconstruction of existing and construction of new reservoirs, cleaning of channels and channels, increase of catchment areas in the river basin, elimination of unauthorized landfills and other measures aimed at improving the ecological state of the river). In the period from 2020 to 2025, work is being carried out in the amount of more than 98 billion tenge. The amounts can be adjusted based on the financial capabilities and readiness of the DED.  Similar measures are being taken on the Russian side. Within the framework of Comprehensive socio-economic development plans in the territory of the Aktobe region, the reconstruction of the Kargalinsky and Aktobe reservoirs, which give the flow of the Ilek river (a tributary of the Zhaiyk river), is being carried out. On the territory of the West Kazakhstan region, the reconstruction of the Kirov reservoir has begun and it is planned to build 2 new reservoirs, cleaning and overhaul of irrigation and irrigation systems, reconstruction of the Kamensky group water pipeline. Dredging, recovery of wrecks and other bulky items, major repairs of irrigation and irrigation systems, construction and reconstruction of main water pipelines and group water pipelines are carried out on the territory of Atyrau region to improve the hydrological regime of the Zhaiyk and Kigach rivers. In order to improve the water supply to the Kazakh part of the Karaozen and Saryozen river basins, 2 billion 96 million tenge was allocated for reimbursement of the costs of supplying Volga water in 2020, 4 billion tenge was allocated in 2021.16 million tenge. This year it is planned to allocate 5 billion 164 million tenge.2022-03-01T18:04:00/uploads/2022/3/1/2a2a8d922bd7d2959896dfc7e0f63464_original.117402.jpgproblemnye-voprosy-reki-zhayyk-nahodyatsya-na-postoyannom-kontrole-rukovodstva-stranyFalse[ecogeo] 334231Minister of Ecology Serikkali Brekeshev and UNDP Resident Representative in Kazakhstan Mr. Yakup Beris discussed key areas of joint work during the meeting. The Minister thanked the United Nations Development Programme for joint cooperation in Kazakhstan, the support provided in the implementation of the Concept of Transition to a Green Economy and joint projects for the conservation of biodiversity and low-carbon projects. During the meeting, the Minister noted the successful development and implementation of the National Project "Zhasyl Kazakhstan", in frames of which joint preparation is undergoing for introduction of an environmental education system supported by UNDP under the UN PAGE Program and announced the priorities of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of low-carbon, green development of the country.” In addition, the parties noted the positive results of joint efforts to launch new projects of the Global Environment Facility, such as the "Small Grants Program" and "Promotion of sustainable food systems and improvement of ecosystem services in the landscape of Northern Kazakhstan". At the end of the meeting, the UNDP Resident Representative, Mr. Beris invited the Minister to the international meeting "Stockholm+50: A Healthy planet for Shared Prosperity – our responsibility, our opportunity", convened by the United Nations General Assembly, which will be held in Stockholm, Sweden, on June 2-3, 2022.2022-02-28T20:59:00/uploads/2022/3/1/e089b28e96cb4c49bd3679c38a102a6b_original.83413.jpgministr-ekologii-kazahstana-i-postoyannyy-predstavitel-proon-obsudili-klyuchevye-napravleniya-sovmestnoy-rabotyFalse[ecogeo] 333883Chairman of the Ecology Committee Zulfukhar Zholdasov made a report on measures to improve the environmental situation in the country at an expanded meeting of the Board of the Ministry of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In his annual Message to the people of Kazakhstan, the Head of State instructed to pay great attention to environmental problems in the country, especially air quality. The results of ecomonitoring last year showed a high level of atmospheric air pollution in the cities of Temirtau, Nur-Sultan, Almaty, Aktobe, Atyrau, Ust-Kamenogorsk, Karaganda, Balkhash, Zhezkazgan, Shymkent. The main causes of air pollution can be called industrial facilities, heat sources (CHP, boiler houses), motor transport, outdated sewage treatment plants and the private sector. The Ministry has developed the following measures to improve the environmental situation: - environmental regulation and control over the activities of industrial enterprises are carried out; - the best available technologies are being implemented at production facilities; - a map of hotbeds of environmental tension has been developed; - environmental legislation is being improved. The Ministry and akimats of the regions, together with the public, have developed and approved 16 Roadmaps for all regions of the country, including 485 events until 2025. Their implementation will reduce the air pollution index in ten cities of the country from high to medium. In 2021, 36 events were held, including: - the hot water boilers of CHPP-1 and CHPP-2 in the city of Nur-Sultan have been converted to gas; - the Law "On Technical Regulation" has been adopted, which provides for the function of monitoring the quality of fuel at gas stations; - approved an action plan to increase the area of green spaces; - implementation of the project on recultivation of evaporation fields "Rotten beam" in Atyrau and reconstruction of workshops of the Aktobe ferroalloy plant has begun. According to the National Project "Zhasyl Kazakhstan", 16 large industrial facilities in the 10 most polluted cities have committed to reducing emissions by 20 to 30%. ArcelorMittal Temirtau JSC has started construction of new electric filters, which will reduce emissions by 31.6% by 2025. NCOC is building treatment facilities, which will reduce water consumption from the Astrakhan-Mangyshlak water pipeline by up to 70% and reduce the concentration of pollutants. In 2021, the share of solid waste recycling increased to 21% or 2.7% from the level of 2020. The task is to increase the share of solid waste disposal to 24%, and industrial to 40%. Separate waste collection has been introduced in 134 cities and districts, and sorting has been introduced in 96 localities. Work is underway to solve problems with historical pollution. Since 2021, the project for the reclamation of the Koshkar Ata tailings dam has been implemented. The project will be implemented until 2024. Comprehensive measures have been developed to eliminate existing landfills and prevent the formation of new natural landfills. Unauthorized waste has been completely eliminated in the Kyzylorda, Atyrau regions and in the cities of Almaty, Shymkent. Systemic measures have been taken: - a "hotline" has been opened to respond to residents' appeals on spontaneous and container dumps; - the need for licensing of enterprises engaged in the processing and disposal of hazardous waste. Work is underway to switch from 2025 to the best available technologies (BAT). Measures are being taken to improve environmental legislation and to digitalize environmental information. A unified environmental portal with automated registration and public access has been developed. Formation of ecological culture and education. Within the framework of the National Project "Zhasyl Kazakhstan", the Ministry is working to improve environmental literacy and culture of the population; - it is planned to open environmental education centers and hold the annual republican contest "The best organization of environmental education"; - a number of events and actions are being held at the local and national levels.2022-02-28T18:04:00/uploads/2022/2/28/b6381fb5ce4fdacbf2bf5d54d866871c_original.69832.jpgitogi-podvedenyFalse[ecogeo] 333876Today, Vice Minister S. Kozhaniyazov made a report on the development of the water industry by the end of 2021 and plans for 2022 at the board of the Ministry of Ecology. "In the last few years, it has become obvious that water resources are one of the most important elements of the country's sustainable development. Our country depends on cross-border effluents, so mutually beneficial cooperation with neighboring countries is a key factor in ensuring the country's water security," the Vice Minister said in his speech. The most dependent on transboundary runoff are the Aral-Syrdarya, Zhaiyk-Caspian and Shu-Talas basins. Therefore, the Kazakh side is constantly working in this direction with colleagues from neighboring countries. Thus, along the Syrdarya River basin, together with Uzbekistan, electricity is exchanged with Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, which provides additional discharge of water from the Toktogul and Bahri-Tojik reservoirs. Work is underway with Kyrgyzstan to approve the operating modes of the Orta-Tokoy and Kirov reservoirs, as well as schedules for water supply through interstate channels in the basins of the Shu and Talas rivers. A program of Kazakh-Russian cooperation on the conservation and restoration of the ecosystem of the transboundary Zhaiyk River basin for 2021-2024 has been adopted and is being implemented. In accordance with the instruction of the Head of State, work is underway on the construction and reconstruction of water infrastructure, digitalization of irrigation channels. Last year, 1,050 km of irrigation canals were reconstructed, which allowed to restore 78 thousand hectares and improve water availability on an area of 13 thousand hectares of irrigated land. About 6 thousand hydraulic structures on the canals have been reconstructed and 95 vertical drainage wells have been restored. 16 channels have been digitized. As a result, water losses decreased by 273 million m3. Kozhaniyazov: "In conditions of low water, the growing season of 2021 in the southern regions was very difficult. As a result of timely measures taken, it was possible to provide irrigation water to farmers without much loss. This year's growing season will also take place in difficult conditions." In preparation for the growing season, field meetings were held with the participation of representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture, MIO, water management organizations and farmers in Zhambyl, Turkestan, Kyzylorda and Almaty regions. As a result of the meetings held in each region, recommendations were given to akimats and farmers, as well as instructions to basin inspections and RSE "Kazvodkhoz" to take additional measures to ensure stable provision of irrigation water to farmers. To provide the population with drinking water in 2021, 5 group water pipes were repaired in Akmola, North Kazakhstan, Karaganda, Aktobe and Kyzylorda regions (with a total length of 800 km). 5 rural settlements with a population of about 6 thousand people received access to high-quality drinking water and water supply was improved in 51 rural settlements and 3 cities (Zhezkazgan, Satpayev, Makinsk) with a population of 203 thousand people. The Ministry of Ecology is implementing the National project "Zhasyl Kazakhstan", within the framework of which, by 2025, work is underway to reduce irrigation losses by 4 km3, reduce the volume of fresh water intake in industry by 1.3 km3. It is also worth noting that in accordance with the instruction of the Head of State on ensuring water security, the main approaches to the implementation of the state water policy are currently being developed, providing for strengthening Kazakhstan's position in the negotiation processes, strengthening the human resources of the Committee on Water Resources and its basin inspections. These approaches will be submitted to the Government in due time. To implement the proposed measures, legislative changes will be required and in this regard, work has begun on the development of a new Water Code. At the conclusion of his speech, Vice Minister S. Kozhaniyazov also announced plans for 2022. He noted that by the end of this year, 3 emergency reservoirs (Udine, Char, Kargyba) in the East Kazakhstan region will be restored. As part of the construction of 9 new reservoirs, the construction of the Karaozek reservoir in the Kyzylorda region will begin by 2025 and the development of design and estimate documentation for the construction of 5 reservoirs (in Akmola - 1, Zhambyl – 3, West Kazakhstan – 1) will be completed. About 1,720 km of trunk and inter-farm canals (including 712 km of PUID-2) will be reconstructed, which will restore 80 thousand hectares and improve water availability on an area of 24 thousand hectares of irrigated land. About 14 thousand hydraulic structures on the canals will also be restored, 676 km of collectors will be reconstructed and 23 channels will be digitized. As a result of the implementation of the above measures, annual water losses will be reduced by 458 million m3. Work is also underway on 5 projects for the construction and reconstruction of group water pipes with a length of 194 km in the Karaganda, Kyzylorda and North Kazakhstan regions, which will improve water supply in 94 SNP with a population of more than 300 thousand people.2022-02-28T18:01:00/uploads/2022/2/28/503dbd92e4642ad12b90c1bfb891e4ed_original.94102.jpgs-kozhaniyazov-vodnye-resursy-element-ustoychivogo-razvitiya-stranyFalse[ecogeo] 333715Today the Ministry of Ecology  summed up the results of 2021 and announced the tasks for the current year. Reports of the supervising vice-ministers and the Chairman of the Ecology Committee were heard on the areas of activity. Thus, Vice-Minister Aliya Shalabekova made a report on the development of forestry and fisheries, wildlife protection. The main points: Planting the forest. According to the implementation of the instruction of the Head of State on planting 2 billion trees on the territories of the state forest fund, it was announced that last year 138 million trees were planted on an area of about 66 thousand hectares. In 2022, it is planned to plant about 280 million trees on an area of 112 thousand hectares. In addition, an interactive map and an Orman Map mobile application have been created to provide digital monitoring. Another important point is the planting of saxaul plantations on the drained bottom of the Aral Sea, since they do not allow desertification and salt entering the atmosphere together with sand. It should be noted that one saxaul bush can hold 4 tons of landslide and 10 sq. meters of sand. If in 2021 phytolesomeliorative works were carried out on an area of 100 thousand hectares, then in 2022 the area of sowing will already be 250 thousand hectares. The Vice Minister also reported on the situation of fires and illegal logging in the forest fund. So, as of January 1, 2022, 751 cases of forest fires were registered on the territory of the state forest fund, the total area of which was 167,351 hectares. The total damage from fires amounted to about 6.3 billion tenge. The analysis showed that illegal logging was allowed in large volumes in the state forestry institutions of East Kazakhstan (4200 m3), Kostanay (358 m3) and Pavlodar (347 m3) regions, as well as in the state forest natural reserve "Semey Ormany" (4054 m3) and "Ertis Ormany" (253 m3). In total, 397 cases of illegal logging were detected in 2021, in the amount of 9780 m3 (2020 - 5636.0 m3). The damage amounted to 152.7 million tenge. The materials were transferred to law enforcement and judicial authorities. Specially protected natural areas. In 2021, the State Enterprise "Ulytau" was established in the Karaganda region with an area of 58,912 hectares. To date, work is underway to create the State Natural Reserve "Bokeyord" and the Aschiozek State Nature Reserve in the West Kazakhstan region. For reference: currently there are already 13 protected areas of Kazakhstan in Kazakhstan that have the international status of a UNESCO biosphere reserve. In 2021, the total number of visitors to protected areas amounted to more than 1.5 million people. The development of eco-tourism in the GNPP is carried out within the framework of the State Program for the Development of the tourism industry for 2019-2025. The program consists of 10 priority areas. For example, the mountain cluster of the Almaty region includes the territories of 4 GNPP "Altyn-Emel", "Kolsaikolderi", Ile-Alatau and Charyn. To date, investors are implementing projects according to the concept and the volume of investments for 2021 amounted to 2.2 billion tenge. The animal world. The results of 2021 show that the number of rare ungulates, such as tugai deer, gazelle, kulan, mountain sheep, is growing from year to year. The saiga population has reached 842 thousand individuals. The latest accounting data showed that we have 140-180 snow leopard individuals. This was largely achieved thanks to the coordinated work of state inspectors, who conducted 2,179 complex raids and 624 inspections in 2021, while 1,113 offenses were detected, including 416 hunting, 697 forest. It is also worth noting that last year the law on responsible treatment of animals was adopted, regulating the relations of our society with the animal world. Development of fish farming. In April 2021, a Program for the development of fisheries was approved, with the task of increasing the volume of fish grown to 270 thousand tons per year by 2030. Today, about 300 farms are engaged in fish farming in the republic, and in comparison with 2020, their number has increased by 40% (+120 farms). Last year, about 13 thousand tons of commercial fish were grown, which is 31% more than in 2020 (9.0 thousand tons). In addition, 9 investment projects for the production of fish with a total capacity of about 10 thousand tons have been implemented, creating about 280 jobs and attracting about 3 billion tenge of private investment. Along with industrial investment projects, 156 new lake-commodity and garden farms have been created on natural reservoirs. Simultaneously with the development of fish farming, measures are being taken to preserve the natural population of fish resources within the framework of the operational and preventive action "Poacher", the fish protection action "Bekire" and "Spawning", as well as the action "Clean Reservoirs".2022-02-28T16:31:00/uploads/2022/2/28/0c80d9bd3c9b7b7034dcd2c19ce28e0c_original.77143.jpga-shalabekova-chislennost-redkih-kopytnyh-zhivotnyh-rastetFalse[ecogeo] 333707Vice-Minister Talgat Momyshev made a report on the results of the geological industry for 2021 and tasks for 2022 at an expanded meeting of the Board of the Ministry of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources today. "The mission for the development of the geological industry is to increase the geological knowledge of the territory of Kazakhstan in order to replenish the mineral resource base for the active development of all industries of the country," he said in his speech and announced the main tasks: - conducting a state geological study of the subsoil in order to increase the study of the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan and assess the forecast mineral resources; - monitoring of the mineral resource base, monitoring of groundwater and hazardous geological processes; - formation of geological information; - conducting a state examination of the subsoil; - issuance of licenses for geological exploration of the subsurface and the use of subsurface space. In 2021, the state budget financing amounted to 12.7 billion tenge, including 11.4 billion tenge allocated for the state geological study of the subsoil. Works on the state geological study of the subsoil were carried out at 79 sites, of which: regional geological survey – 28, prospecting for solid minerals - 14, prospecting and evaluation work - 2, predictive metallogenic and generalizing thematic work - 8 and drawing up a hydrogeological map - 1. At the same time, in 2021, the implementation of the Eurasia project was launched, to study the deep structure of the Caspian basin, to identify promising oil and gas facilities at great depths up to 18-20 km and to assess resources. The project is divided into 3 stages. At the first stage, the analysis and re-processing of all available geological and geophysical data on the Caspian Basin using new approaches and interpretation technologies will be continued at the expense of state funds. The second and third stages will be implemented at the expense of private investments. Work has also been carried out on the regime and balance of groundwater monitoring at 4004 observation points in all regions of the republic. Work has been completed in Mangystau, North Kazakhstan, Karaganda, Zhambyl regions on the regime and balance of groundwater monitoring, as well as on conducting observations at 12 posts for the study of earthquake precursors. In addition, as a result of geological exploration at the expense of subsoil users, 28 deposits (hydrocarbons - 7, solid minerals – 13, groundwater – 8) were put on the state balance for the first time in 2021. 84 licenses for geological exploration of the subsurface and 6 licenses for the use of subsurface space were issued. In order to increase the geological study of territories, for sustainable replenishment, development and support of the mineral resource base, on behalf of the Head of State, a National project "Sustainable economic growth aimed at improving the welfare of Kazakhstanis" was developed, which contains the direction "Development of the geological industry". The main task of the National Project is to increase the investment attractiveness of geological exploration. Also, as part of the implementation of the Message of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a Government decree was adopted on the creation of the National Geological Service (NGS), through the reorganization of LLP "RCGI "Kazgeoinform" and JSC "NGC "Kazgeologiya". The activities of the NGS will be aimed at forming a program for the management of the subsoil fund, providing the needs of the market with high-quality competencies and services in the field of geological exploration for drilling wells, geophysical research and other types of work, administration of the information system of the National Data Bank of Mineral Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan and ensuring the safety of geological information. In conclusion, T. Momyshev outlined priority tasks for 2022: - implementation of the National Project for the Development of Geological Exploration for 2021-2025; - carrying out the state geological study of the subsurface at 101 objects; - continuation of work on the study of the deep horizons of the Caspian Basin (Eurasia project); - implementation of measures to create a National Geological Survey; - participation in the formation of the State Subsoil Fund Management Program; - completion of work on delineation of deposits of solid minerals for inclusion in the auction.2022-02-28T16:28:00/uploads/2022/2/28/ed34052df41f7c6bfac710409fb328d7_original.100529.jpgosnovnaya-zadacha-nacionalnogo-proekta-eto-povyshenie-investicionnoy-privlekatelnosti-geologorazvedkiFalse[ecogeo] 333004Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan Serikkali Brekeshev visited the Tengiz field and got acquainted with the company's activities in the field of environmental protection as part of a working trip to Atyrau region. Together with Zulfukhar Zholdasov, Chairman of the Environmental Regulation Committee and Alibek Bekmukhametov, Head of the Atyrau Region Ecology Department, the guests inspected the construction site of the third-generation Plant, a Complex Technological Line, a Second-generation Plant, as well as Sewage Treatment Plants (CBS) and Water Reuse Plants (PIV). Taking into account the fact that Tengizchevroil (TCO) is responsible for the environment and is focused on continuous improvement of environmental indicators, the Minister of Ecology expressed the need to improve the reliability of production in order to remain within the existing emission limits even with an increase in production in subsequent years. ”I believe that there is no limit to improvement, so we will insist and will continue to carry out this work," said Serikkali Brekeshev, Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Over the last 20 years of operation (from 2000 to 2021) TCO has achieved a reduction in the intensity of atmospheric emissions with a 26-fold increase in oil production. This result was achieved thanks to the effective application of environmental monitoring and investments in large capital-intensive projects aimed at improving operational reliability. Also, due to the modernization of technological processes and equipment, since 2009, continuous flaring of associated gases has been stopped and 99% of the extracted gas is sold or directed to the company's own needs. And since October 2021, TCO has exchanged air quality data in real time from four environmental monitoring stations (SMOS) located near our area of activity and near the sanitary protection zone. SMOS data is available in the AirKZ mobile application and on the Kazhydromet website, and will also be available for viewing through the interactive map interface. Realizing the high value of fresh water, which is a fundamental social, natural and economic resource, TCO pays considerable attention to its rational use. In 2021, the reuse of water in Tengiz accounted for 46% of the total volume of water consumption. The purpose of TCO is to meet the increased demand for water from production facilities, while remaining within the scope of water intake from the Main Water Pipeline of the last 10 years. In 2016, TCO commissioned the CBS and the associated PIV installation - facilities aimed at preserving freshwater resources and wastewater management. After visiting these objects, Zulfukhar Zholdasov, Chairman of the Environmental Regulation Committee, noted: "We travel a lot around the facilities and it is obvious that TCO works according to international standards. We saw KOS and PIV, of course they do not go to any comparison. Very modern equipment, there is a three-stage cleaning and as a result, completely clean water is obtained. 46% of the circulating water supply is a very serious level. Quite high standards are also observed for gas combustion and emissions. Good work is carried out by the company, but of course there are comments, there is something to develop. The Minister instructed to review the issues of incineration and, through routine maintenance, to consider a possible reduction in emissions." In addition, TCO conducts information campaigns on the conservation of water resources, promoting a culture of water conservation, in which tens of thousands of TCO employees and business partners throughout Kazakhstan learned more about the importance of careful management of water resources.2022-02-25T23:47:00/uploads/2022/2/26/22e9aaa1a01b6c395e581db057b7b05a_original.112107.jpgministr-ekologii-ya-schitayu-sovershenstvu-net-predelaFalse[ecogeo] 332563Today, Vice-Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources T.Momyshev held an online meeting of citizens. 2 citizens were registered for the appointment: one of them was absent for an unknown reason, and the other - Zh.Alibayev, contacted from Almaty. During the conversation, Zh.Alibayev asked 3 questions, more precisely proposals for improving the water and forestry industries, as well as digitalization and openness of the activities of the state body. In particular, the citizen proposed a project on digitalization, ensuring the synchronicity of filling the Internet resource and increasing the responsibility of the Ministry's employees for feedback from the population. They also proposed a project to rehabilitate the Kapchagai Lake basin by repairing its infrastructure with the involvement of private voluntary investments. The third proposal of Mr. Zh.Alibayev was to consider a master plan for landscaping the territory of the Kapchagai Lake basin with the involvement of investments within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Program. After listening to the voiced proposals (projects), the Vice Minister noted that they will be considered, studied and written answers will be given to Mr. Zh. Alibayev. Following the results of the reception of citizens, T.Momyshev gave relevant instructions to the Committees of Water Resources, Forestry and Wildlife, the Department of Digitalization, Informatization and Control of Public Services.2022-02-25T12:40:00/uploads/2022/2/25/4bd4c215ca9075562611d2795b7f02f2_original.69342.jpgtmomyshev-predlozheniya-budut-izucheny-i-dany-zaklyucheniyaFalse[ecogeo] 332270As part of a working visit to Atyrau region, a meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan S. Brekeshev to discuss environmental problems of the region with the participation of the region's leadership, representatives of government agencies, business structures, NGOs, mass media, etc. Atyrau is one of the most polluted regions of the country. Residents of the oil capital are daily concerned about the quality of the atmospheric air of the city and the region. Gases, emissions into the environment from industrial facilities, factories and enterprises are its primary source, since all major oil companies operate in the region. To improve the environmental situation in the region and create a favorable living environment for citizens, a Roadmap until 2024 was approved. The national project "Zhasyl Kazakhstan" has been adopted, which consists of four main directions: "Taza Kazakhstan", "Unemdi Kazakhstan", "Tabigat" and "Ecology of bolashaga". On the hydrogeological state of the Ural, Oyl, Sagyz and Zhem rivers flowing through the territory of the Atyrau region, the Chairman of the Water Management Committee of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan N.Aldamzharov spoke. Also on the issues of improving the ecological situation of the region were: Akim of Atyrau region M.Dosmukhametov, Chairman of the Committee for Environmental Regulation and Control Z.Zholdasov, etc. Having listened attentively to the speakers' speech, S. Brekeshev paid special attention to the timely implementation of the Roadmap. "It is necessary to carry out all the measures of the plan to drastically reduce emissions and improve the environmental situation qualitatively and on time. I warn you that this issue is under the special control of the Head of State," the Minister instructed. Following the meeting, the management of companies and interested government agencies were given the following instructions and recommendations to improve the environmental situation in the region, taking into account the opinions of the public. In particular, consider: * the possibility of a phased reconstruction of sewage pumping stations; * the issue of construction of landfills; * in order to increase the flow of water into the Oyl, Zhem and Sagyz rivers, together with the Aktobe region, to begin work on the demolition of illegally constructed dams in the territory of the Aktobe region; * the possibility of reducing emissions of pollutants into the environment by large oil producing companies; * To increase control over compliance with the requirements of environmental legislation by contractors of large companies; * the issue of landscaping the territory of Atyrau region and Atyrau city. * accelerate the work on the recultivation of the evaporation fields of the "Rotten Beam", on the recultivation of the discharge channel and the reconstruction of mechanical and biological treatment facilities. * To cover the results of the monitoring on a quarterly basis in the media and social networks. * Continue to introduce new environmentally friendly technologies, modernize equipment, and ensure full and effective implementation of the environmental action plan.2022-02-24T21:27:00/uploads/2022/2/24/8b744b1d440138e1bdaf3ce30ff6cfee_original.127855.jpgv-shirokom-formate-obsudili-ekologicheskie-problemy-atyrauskoy-oblastiFalse[ecogeo] 333660On the first day of his working visit to Atyrau region to inspect the implementation of the "Roadmap" for solving urgent environmental problems in the region for 2020-2024, Minister of Ecology S.Brekeshev began by visiting a number of production facilities: the Baksai Canal, a self-emptying oil well in the village ofTandai Makhambetskiy district, landfill in Atyrau, the object of construction of the sorting complex LLP "Green City Cleaning", new KOS, recultivation of the evaporation field "Rotten beam" Atyrau, the object of LLP "ANPZ". As it is known, untreated sewage from the "Rotten Beam" sump pollutes groundwater, soil and atmospheric air. To solve this problem during the visit, the Minister paid special attention to the construction of sewage treatment plants (CBS) in the left-bank part of Atyrau, which are designed to improve the ecological situation of the city. In this regard, S. Brekeshev instructed to complete the reclamation of the evaporation field "Rotten Beam" according to the deadline specified in the Roadmap for the comprehensive solution of environmental problems of the Atyrau region. Then S. Brekeshev got acquainted with the construction process of the Atyrau waste sorting complex, which will be engaged in the collection, transportation, sorting and processing of solid waste. The commissioning of the facility is planned for the period specified in the Roadmap in 2022. It is worth noting that this work is carried out in accordance with the Concept of "Green Economy", where recycling and recycling of waste is one of the effective tools for improving the environmental situation. Following the visit, the Head of the Department gave instructions for the timely execution of the Roadmap, as well as for the near future to plan specific measures aimed at reducing emissions of pollutants into the atmosphere, providing for the installation of catalysts, filters and other BAT in accordance with the new Environmental Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.2022-02-24T15:57:00/uploads/2022/2/28/6cb7b9b294177c239a690fac4c7fdd2f_original.118662.jpgministr-ekologii-dorozhnaya-karta-dolzhna-ispolnyatsya-v-ukazannye-srokiFalse[ecogeo] 332462The Ministry of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan informs that, in accordance with the instruction of the Head of State, it is developing a draft of a new Water Code. Currently, advisory documents of the regulatory policy of the draft "Water Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan" (new edition) and the draft Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On amendments and additions to some legislative acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the protection and use of water resources" have been developed. These documents reflect the current problems of the water industry, as well as suggest possible solutions and measures to improve legislation to create legal conditions for effective water use and water conservation. We invite interested parties to a public discussion of these documents. The full text of the advisory documents can be found at the links: https://legalacts.egov.kz/npa/view?id=14011779 https://legalacts.egov.kz/npa/view?id=14011772 and  https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/documents/1?lang2022-02-24T11:13:00/uploads/2021/4/2/bb86466a79d6b772d290733fe3de19b7_original.28422.jpgpublichnoe-obsuzhdenie-proekta-npa-po-voprosam-ohrany-i-ispolzovaniya-vodnyh-resursovFalse[ecogeo] 331113On February 24-25, 2022, the Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan S. Brekeshev will pay a working visit to the Atyrau region. Within the framework of the visit, S.Brekeshev is scheduled to visit a number of production facilities, hold meetings and discuss environmental issues with the leadership of the Atyrau region, representatives of interested state bodies, NGOs, mass media and activists of the region. Brekeshev's work program:  On February 24: - visit to Baksai canal (head pumping station) in Makhambet district; - a visit to a self - emptying oil well in P.Tandai of Makhambet district; - visit to the landfill in Atyrau and familiarization with the object of construction of the sorting complex of Green City Cleaning LLP; - familiarization with the work of the new KOS, recultivation of the evaporation field "Rotten beam" in the left-hand side of Atyrau; - visiting the facilities of "ANPZ" LLP; - meeting on the topic "Environmental problems of Atyrau region and ways to solve them" chaired by the Minister of Ecology S. Brekeshev; - meeting with NGO representatives, activists and bloggers; - meeting with the Akim of Atyrau region and representatives of state bodies. On February 25: - visiting the facilities of Tengizchevroil LLP; - visit to the facilities of the NCOC company (evaporation fields, Samal shift camp); - visiting the facilities of "GPS Investment" LLP; - visit to the facilities of Kazakhstan Petrochemical Industries LLP.2022-02-23T12:06:00/uploads/2022/2/23/878a585281afdad681a8e60b29499779_original.72167.jpgpress-anons-ministr-ekologii-s-brekeshev-s-rabochey-poezdkoy-posetit-atyrauskuyu-oblastFalse[ecogeo] 330744On February 22 this year, a meeting of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea was held online. First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar took part in the event on behalf of the Kazakh side. The meeting noted positive trends in multifaceted cooperation between interested countries, understanding of the importance of solving problems of management and use of water resources. In his speech, R. Sklyar noted that the Kazakh side supports the planned expedition from the zone of formation of the flow of transboundary rivers to the Aral Sea, as well as its readiness to provide assistance for the successful organization and conduct of this expedition. In addition, it is proposed to consider the creation of a Regional water and energy consortium, providing a mechanism for the effective use of water and energy resources of the region, taking into account the interests of irrigation and energy. In the context of the need to improve the water management, environmental and socio-economic situation in the Aral Sea basin, the participants noted the importance of strengthening the role of regional organizations, continuing to develop effective measures in the use of water and energy resources, taking into account the needs and interests of all countries in the region. Following the results of the IFAS Board meeting, the relevant protocols and documents were signed. The meeting was also attended by the Deputy Prime Ministers of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Chairman of the Water Management Committee of Turkmenistan, responsible employees of interested departments of the IFAS member countries.2022-02-22T17:48:00/uploads/2022/2/22/1ff26bcae2acc2689e6c61a67e8f26de_original.193765.JPGroman-sklyar-prinyal-uchastie-v-zasedanie-mezhdunarodnogo-fonda-spaseniya-aralaFalse[ecogeo] 330542Today, at a Government meeting, Minister of Ecology S. Brekeshev reported on readiness for the flood period. This is how flood-hazardous regions are defined. These are the North Kazakhstan, East Kazakhstan, Akmola, Karaganda and Kostanay regions. Regions with medium risks: These are the West Kazakhstan, Aktobe, Pavlodar, Almaty, Zhambyl and Turkestan regions. Regions with an increased risk of water scarcity have been identified. These are Almaty, Zhambyl, Turkestan, Kyzylorda, Aktobe and Atyrau regions. In general, according to the preliminary forecast, the water content of rivers is expected to be within and below the norm. In the first days of March, Kazhydromet RSE will provide a basic forecast for the flood period, and a hydrological forecast will also be provided weekly. In case of sudden changes in hydrometeorological conditions, all services will be notified about the risks of flood threats 2-3 days in advance. The minister also spoke about the preparation of hydraulic structures for the passage of flood waters. It should be noted that Flood Prevention commissions have been established under the Ministry. The necessary measures are being taken for the accident-free passage of flood waters. Round-the-clock duty is carried out, the water management situation is constantly monitored. Based on the forecast, the modes of operation of reservoirs have been adjusted for the safe passage of flood waters and filling them to the design volume. Today, the average occupancy rate of large reservoirs is 60-75%, which is the norm for the current period. In total, there are 1,823 retaining hydraulic structures on the territory of the republic (581 in republican ownership, 979 in communal ownership, 238 in private ownership, 25 ownerless). As of January this year, 1,646 GTS were examined. The largest number of GTS requiring repair is located in the Karaganda region (226). Recommendations have been sent to all owners of the GTS on the implementation of appropriate measures for the safe passage of leash waters and the preparation of the necessary inert materials and equipment. In order to remove the threat of flooding, the Ministry is reconstructing the 41st emergency reservoir and the GTS. In 2017-2021, 16 objects were restored. As a result, the threat of flooding of 16 SNPs (Almaty, Aktobe, East Kazakhstan region, Zhambyl Karaganda, Kyzylorda and Turkestan regions) with a population of more than 120 thousand people has been removed. Among them, the Kyzylagash reservoir in the Almaty region has been reconstructed, with an accumulation volume of 42 million m3. It is planned to restore 6 more reservoirs this year. The remaining 19 will be restored by the end of 2025.2022-02-22T15:13:00/uploads/2022/2/22/df80c7eaa75dc63d939ed8573f91dd24_original.106744.jpgopredeleny-pavodko-opasnye-regionyFalse[ecogeo] 330168During his working visit, Vice Minister of Ecology Serik Kozhaniyazov held a meeting in Dushanbe with Deputy Minister of Energy and Water Resources of the Republic of Tajikistan Shoimzoda Jamshed Shodiev. The parties discussed the current water management situation in the Syrdarya River basin, held negotiations on the coordination of the operation mode of the Bahri Tojik reservoir in the inter-vegetation period of 2021-2022, and the growing season of 2022. The Kazakh side reached an agreement that during the growing season of 2022, as last year, additional releases of water from the Bahri Tojik reservoir will be carried out, which will improve the provision of irrigation water to farmers in Turkestan and Kyzylorda regions in conditions of low water.2022-02-21T20:44:00/uploads/2022/2/21/8e589fcf1a5552ec728ad24e0573659b_original.95714.jpgkazahstan-i-tadzhikistan-vodnaya-diplomatiya-daet-svoi-rezultatyFalse[ecogeo] 330067The meeting was held within the framework of the development of mutually beneficial cooperation in order to expand the spheres of activity in the field of geological science and technology, awareness of natural resources, including mineral resources. "Considering the vast experience and potential of the Geological Survey of Iran, we will be glad to receive your suggestions and recommendations on the activities of the National Geological Survey of Kazakhstan,"  said T. Momyshev during the meeting. Following the meeting, the parties agreed to sign an agreement on a promising project (exploration of non-ferrous and precious metals). Talgat Momyshev also met with the Head of the Organization for Forests, Pastures and Watersheds of Iran, Dr. Masoud Mansour. The parties discussed issues of cooperation in the water sector. Our experts have reached an agreement on cooperation on the use of consulting companies and contractors of Iran in the field of water management, the export of technical and engineering services for water supply and sanitation, flood prevention and the organization by the Iranian side of short-term training courses for Kazakhstani specialists in water modeling, the use of remote sensing in water resources management.2022-02-21T18:02:00/uploads/2022/2/21/844760fe8b20dbf7ce09fdb6a06da6df_original.45049.jpgvice-ministr-ekologii-kazahstana-talgat-momyshev-obsudil-ryad-voprosov-s-iranskoy-storonoyFalse[ecogeo] 329080This was reported in JSC "NGK"Kazgeologiya". On February 16, 2022, at a meeting of the Board of Directors of JSC NGEC Kazgeologiya, T.A. Momyshev, Vice Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, who oversees this direction, was elected as the new Chairman. It should be noted that this position was previously held by S.A. Brekeshev, the current Minister of Ecology. The Board of Directors is the management body of JSC "NGEC "Kazgeologiya", which carries out the general management of the Company's activities. The meeting also discussed the issue of reorganization of JSC "NGC "Kazgeology" and the formation of JSC "National Geological Survey". The members of the Board of Directors answered the questions of ordinary employees of JSC "Kazgeologiya" on the optimization of staffing, structure, procedural and other organizational issues. Thus, it was announced that during the reorganization of JSC "NGEC "Kazgeologiya", a reduction in the staffing is not envisaged, but on the contrary, in order to implement the instructions of the Head of State and strengthen the new service with qualified specialists, the staffing will be maintained and increased as necessary. In addition, the Chairman of the Geology Committee noted that he is always ready to answer questions related to the reorganization of the Company.2022-02-18T16:16:00/uploads/2022/2/18/deb6aa69c2979e42995eb76bf5f23363_original.3309860.pngizbran-novyy-predsedatel-soveta-direktorov-ao-ngk-kazgeologiyaFalse[ecogeo] 328599With the approach of floods on the territory of the republic, the Committee of Water Resources of the MEGNR  together with the RSE "Kazvodkhoz" carried out a number of preventive measures. In all regions of Kazakhstan, hydraulic structures have been prepared for the passage of flood waters, schedules of round-the-clock duty have been approved. As the chairman of the Committee on Water Resources of the Ministry Nurlan Aldamzharov noted, at the moment, together with basin inspections, floods and the situation in the country are constantly monitored, during this period it is important to ensure the safety of settlements, especially places confirmed by flooding. Today, hydraulic structures are operating normally and are ready for the upcoming floods. As of today, the reservoirs on the balance sheet of the Kazvodkhoz enterprise are filled by an average of 40%. It should be noted that the schedule of filling reservoirs depends on the magnitude of the flood and the time of its passage, the volume of water consumption of users and inter-basin transfers. Here, reducing the volume of reservoirs in accordance with the rules of operation is not allowed, since they meet the needs of all sectors of the economy and the environment. It is worth noting that in case of an emergency and an unfavorable flood situation, motor vehicles, special equipment, inert materials, pumping units have been prepared for the branches.2022-02-17T18:09:00/uploads/2022/2/17/4357a31a5897d21e5ba0f428b779dd0b_original.35545.jpgminekologii-gotovitsya-k-vesennim-pavodkamFalse[ecogeo] 327667According to his schedule, the Minister of Ecology Serikkali Brekeshev held a reception of citizens today, in the already familiar online mode for everyone. Residents of cities, veterans of the industry, representatives of business structures, heads of environmental and scientific organizations, social activists signed up for the Minister's appointment. People were concerned about various issues that related to the areas of activity of the Ministry, including control over subsoil use, environmental legislation, forestry, water treatment, personnel issues, etc. Thus, the head of the department supported the appeal voiced by the representative of the bar association on the issue of revocation of licenses from some subsoil users of the Tselinograd district of the Akmola region, in connection with violation of the norms of the Water Code. The decision was made taking into account the position of the residents of the Zhanaesil rural district. On the question of Tolebai Karamenov, a labor veteran from Shymkent, regarding the sewage system, the Minister instructed the director of the Department of Ecology of Shymkent to personally check the voiced problem. It should be noted that the reception of citizens took place within 3.5 hours. Everyone who made an appointment received comprehensive answers. A dialogue of this format allows you to solve many problematic issues of the population promptly, to know the real problems of the population from the first persons. At the end of the reception of citizens, S. Brekeshev thanked the participants for their active civic position, also noted that no appeal will remain unanswered and resolved in accordance with the current legislative acts.2022-02-15T18:44:00/uploads/2022/2/16/b4c87f7b651f69ad8ec80be4903c9f35_original.103317.jpgbez-otveta-nikto-ne-ostanetsyaFalse[ecogeo] 327173Today, Minister of Ecology Serikkali Brekeshev signed a Memorandum of cooperation on the development of sturgeon breeding in Kazakhstan with representatives of the Swiss company "Caviar House & Prunier Group SA" and "Swiss Choice Holding SA". The head of the department announced this on his personal Twitter page: "We have signed a memorandum on the development of fisheries with the Swiss companies Caviar House & Prunier Group SA and Swiss Choice Holding SA. The Ministry is interested in attracting investments, given that the leadership of our country also pays great attention to this." The memorandum provides for an increase in the production of existing fish farms, the creation of new jobs, attracting investment, the introduction of advanced technologies in the development of the production of sturgeon caviar and the creation of a new channel for the sale of caviar "Qazaq" on the international market. It should be noted that Switzerland, thanks to effective management and planning, occupies a leading position in the field of fisheries. "We highly appreciate the opportunity to sign a Memorandum of Cooperation with your company. I am convinced that our cooperation will allow us to introduce the best technologies in the development of the production of sturgeon caviar and create a new channel for the sale of Kazakh caviar on the domestic and international market," the minister said. Recall that last year the Government of Kazakhstan adopted a Program for the development of fisheries for 2021-2030, within which the Ministry of Ecology is working on the implementation of investment projects, including the creation of a fish farm for the cultivation of sturgeon species and the production of their caviar.2022-02-15T18:04:00/uploads/2022/2/15/0febf3418910856e06770b881aff2578_original.94654.jpgs-brekeshev-podpisal-memorandum-so-shveycarskimi-kompaniyami-po-razvitiyu-rybnogo-hozyaystvaFalse[ecogeo] 325491Aliya Shalabekova, Vice Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources, told about this during a briefing at the Central Communications Service. The main objectives of this law are the legal regulation of the treatment of animals, humane treatment of them, the criterion of which is the welfare of animals and humans within the framework of generally accepted ethical values. In other words, the ideology of moral education of citizens according to the new law is to treat animals as creatures capable of experiencing pain and suffering. Therefore, the owners are personally responsible for the life, health and well-being of their pets, protecting them from abuse, as well as educating the population of a moral and humane attitude towards them. "So, the law, in particular, establishes requirements for the treatment and maintenance of animals of certain categories for cultural and entertainment purposes, experimental (laboratory), service, domestic, neglected and stray animals. In addition, a ban on the promotion of cruelty to animals in all media and the prohibition of any forms of such propaganda is being introduced," the Vice Minister said in her report. Currently, the Ministry of  Ecology is developing by-laws to implement the provisions of the law, which undergo the procedure of public hearings and coordination with the competent state bodies. The text of all the listed draft regulatory legal acts can be found and given their suggestions and comments on the Ministry's website in the section "Open RLA". Thus, it is possible to distinguish the RLA aimed at regulating the treatment of pets, these are: standard rules for keeping and walking pets, rules for accounting for pets, their transportation, a list of those subject to accounting, prohibited from housing and requiring special responsibility of the owner of the animal. Another important detail, the law introduces a ban on self-driving dogs. Also, from September 1, 2023, animal owners will have to register their pets, which will be carried out at the expense of the owners. For socially vulnerable segments of the population, this procedure will be paid for by the state. The details will be determined in the relevant rules. For stray animals, RLA projects have been developed, which provide for: standard rules for trapping, temporary detention, killing, vaccination, sterilization, activities of shelters and rules for accounting for animals in them. The practice of irrevocable trapping of stray animals will be stopped, it is planned to regulate their number exclusively by sterilizing them, at the expense of the state budget. At the same time, it is forbidden to sterilize animals with proprietary signs. There is also a whole block of regulations aimed at regulating the treatment of different categories of animals kept in shelters, zoological hotels, rehabilitation centers, kennels, contact zoos, mobile menageries used for cultural and entertainment purposes, etc. Rules have also been developed for conducting public control and issuing certificates of public inspectors. At the end of her speech , A. Shalabekova said: "This is a big and significant job. Informing the population about the legislation in the field of responsible treatment of animals, teaching bioethics courses in the education system, holding exhibitions, seminars and other events should become one of the priorities and become commonplace for all citizens. The law will be a reliable barrier to such negative manifestations against animals as dog fighting, veterinary operations without anesthesia, unpunished killing of animals, bringing animals to exhaustion and not providing them with timely assistance, inhumane trapping."2022-02-11T16:29:00/uploads/2022/2/11/0447b8a500ed3fd32ca296e143386ae7_original.81785.jpgso-2-marta-2022-goda-vstupaet-v-silu-zakon-ob-otvetstvennom-obrashchenii-s-zhivotnymiFalse[ecogeo] 324014On February 9, 2022 in Tashkent, the Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan S.Brekeshev held a meeting with the Minister of Water Resources of the Republic of Uzbekistan Sh. Khamrayev. During the meeting, joint measures to improve the water management situation in the middle and lower reaches of the Syrdarya River were discussed. As a result of the discussions, agreements were reached on taking joint measures to increase the inflow to the Shardara reservoir and stable water supply through the Dostyk interstate canal. In addition, during the meeting, issues of signing an agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan on joint management and use of transboundary water bodies were discussed. The parties confirmed their intentions to speed up the procedures for approving the draft Agreement. The issues of establishing a bilateral commission on cooperation in the field of water relations at the level of the Prime Ministers of the two countries were also considered. In addition, the parties held consultations on the creation of a water and energy consortium of Central Asia and participation in the construction of  hydroelectric power plants.(HyPP)2022-02-09T15:49:00/uploads/2022/2/9/dd2ae5839748ecd75865f7ea14cdc278_original.54891.jpgkazahstan-uzbekistan-obsuzhdeny-vodnye-problemyFalse[ecogeo] 323546The wolf is ubiquitous throughout the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the density of its population depends on the natural and climatic characteristics of the particular region where it lives. According to the research of foreign, domestic scientists, and generally well-known biology of the species, the main diet of the wolf consists of ungulates. On average, one wolf eats about 10 ungulates a year and it is quite obvious that wolves gathering in packs of at least 5-6 individuals perform a regulatory function for the growth of the number of ungulates, including rare species, which directly affects their dynamics. In addition, many scientists attribute wolves to the so-called synanthropic animal species, that is, species that accompany humans and their activities everywhere. This statement is most associated with the evolution of the wolf, as well as the parallel, active development of animal husbandry. Thus, according to scientists, in countries with developed animal husbandry, which includes Kazakhstan, at least 40% of the diet of wolves can be farm animals. In Kazakhstan, the wolf belongs to regulated animal species. Such animal species are regulated in order to protect public health, prevent environmental damage, and prevent the risk of causing significant damage to agricultural activities. And cases of such damage to livestock farmers from wolves occur regularly, in particular in winter. Answering some opinions about the sharp extinction of the wolf in the North Kazakhstan region, I would like to note that this does not quite correspond to reality. In this region, the low number of wolves is due to the fact that there is not so actively developed animal husbandry, and most of the territory of the region is occupied by arable land, despite the fact that there is enough forage in the form of wild ungulates, such as roe deer in the region. And the wolf, by its nature, is a very highly organized and intelligent predator, perfectly distinguishes between wild and domestic animals and understands that it is much more efficient and less energy-consuming to extract poorly protected pets in most cases than to hunt down wild ones. With regard to the number of wolves, today there is no generally accepted standard for the optimal number of this type of animal in relation to the occupied territory, as well as there are no optimal standards for its removal from nature. And decisions on the management of its populations depend on various climatic, geographical, ecological and other characteristics of the specific region where it lives. So, in the Russian Federation, whose area is 17.1 million square kilometers, the number of wolves is about 65-70 thousand individuals. In Kazakhstan, the number of wolves is determined on the basis of collected data from the subjects of hunting farms, as well as environmental institutions. Then, on the basis of these data, the scientific organization determines the maximum permissible limit for the removal of wolves, which will not harm the population. No long-term and narrowly focused scientific research on the wolf, including at the expense of the state order, is currently being carried out. According to the above calculations, the number of wolves in the country in 2021 is about 15 thousand individuals, and the scientifically recommended limit for their withdrawal was 4,824 individuals throughout the republic. The specified limit is also divided by region. The number of wolves over the past five years shows relative stability, without significant fluctuations and was in the range of 13-18 thousand individuals, which by biological standards is a normal indicator in relation to similar animal species. Regulation of the wolf population is a public service and the relevant permits are issued by the regional forestry and wildlife inspections in electronic form, through the egov portal.kz is strictly within the allocated limits. Contrary to the widespread opinion about the risk of extermination of the wolf population, due to their regulation, it is safe to say that such a statement is also incorrect. Catching wolves is one of the most difficult forms of obtaining wild animals, even with the help of snowmobile equipment, not to mention their extraction in mountainous areas. Thus, the number of wolves in Kazakhstan is stable and its regulation is carried out in a limited manner. Various statements about the critical state of its population or the transfer of the wolf to the category of rare and endangered animal species are hasty and require special scientific research, the issue of which will be further discussed and worked out with scientific organizations.2022-02-08T17:29:00/uploads/2022/2/8/3100c202fa622bfb0593520845171670_original.111650.jpgchislennost-volkov-v-kazahstane-stabilna-i-regulirovanie-vedetsya-v-ogranichennom-poryadkeFalse[ecogeo] 323803The land plot for sale does not belong to the territory of the botanical garden of the city of Nur-Sultan. This was announced by Deputy Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources Aliya Shalabekova. According to the Vice Minister, the plots painted in red and blue actually belong to the Botanical Garden and are part of a specially protected natural area. The rest of the perimeter is under the jurisdiction of the Akimat of the city of Nursultan and is serviced by the Akimat. "In 2019, it was decided to create a botanical garden in the capital. The plots painted in red and blue belong to the Botanical Garden. The land in this area is not for sale, it is impossible to carry out construction work," Aliya Shalabekova said. It should be noted that earlier it was reported on social networks that about 14,321 hectares of land on the territory of the Botanical Garden in Nur-Sultan will be sold.2022-02-08T12:37:00/uploads/2022/2/9/65fd7973ecef04f974690136ac41f359_original.78787.jpgministerstvo-ekologii-provelo-brifing-v-botanicheskom-saduFalse[ecogeo] 323479By the decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kokzhailau gorge of the Medeu district of Almaty with an area of 1002.0 hectares was returned to the Ile-Alatau State National Natural Park. Kokzhailau is a unique natural ecosystems and landscapes, coniferous spruce forests made of Shrenka spruce. The aesthetic value of the landscapes of Kokzhailau is great, especially in the lower part on the slopes of the Kumbel ridge. Plants listed in the Red Book of the Republic of Kazakhstan grow here: Shrenka spruce (elfin form), Sivers apple tree, common apricot, Alatava saffron, medium peony, Vittrok rhubarb, Ostrovsky tulip and others. The fauna of this territory is also rich - up to 57 species of mammals, 200 species of birds, 4 species of reptiles, 3 species of amphibians and 4 species of fish can be found in the fauna. The number of animals is stable. This is a favorite walking place for many residents of Almaty, so it is easy to climb here both from Medeu and from the Almaarasan gorge. Therefore, the gorge attracts visitors with its almost untouched natural landscape. It should be noted that in 2014, 1002.0 hectares of land of the RSU "Ile-Alatau State National Natural Park" were transferred to the category of reserve land of the Medeu district of Almaty for the construction of a ski resort. In 2021, by order of the Forestry and Wildlife Committee of the MAGPR, a commission was established to consider the issue of transferring the Kokzhailau tract to the Ile-Alatau State National Park. The Commission considered the return of land legitimate in the presence of a positive conclusion of the state environmental expertise. The preservation of the unique Kokzhailau Gorge is our main task. photo: https://egemen.kz/2022-02-08T10:31:00/uploads/2022/2/8/f6cecb32c1414773b493bff541d792b2_original.604178.jpgushchele-kokzhaylyau-vernuli-v-sostav-ile-alatauskogo-gosudarstvennogo-nacionalnogo-parkaFalse[ecogeo] 322991Today marks the 15th anniversary of the Kolsai Kolderi State National Nature Park, the pearl of the Semirechye. The nature of Kolsai Kolderi is rich in diverse fauna and flora. There are 536 species from 288 genera of 71 families within the boundaries of the SNPP, that is, about 75% of the total number of species growing in the Kazakh part of Kungei-Alatau are concentrated here. The species growing in the park are characterized by different types of habitats. There are species that are widespread throughout or almost all over the globe: cosmopolitan - Australian reed, brittle pemphigus; Palearctic species, etc. At the same time, there is a significant proportion of species distributed only in the regions of Central Asia, in several or one mountain system, that is, endemics of various ranks. There are 16 species of plants listed in the Red Book. There are many corners of wildlife preserved in the national park, but there are also places of ancient cultural heritage. As for the fauna of the park, there are about 226 species of animals on the territory of Kolsai Kolderi. There are 6 species of mammals, 11 species of birds, 6 species of invertebrates listed in the Red Book of the Republic of Kazakhstan. To date, the number of tourists coming to admire the nature of the Kolsai lakes is increasing every year. So, in 2021, despite the epidemic, 146 thousand 380 people visited the national park. Ecotourism is also developing at a good pace. We sincerely congratulate all the employees of the Kolsai Kolderi State National Nature Park, who are selflessly working to protect the country's natural resources and create conditions for the development of tourism in the region! We express our gratitude to our colleagues who have made a great contribution to improving the country's policy in the field of environmental protection, as well as ensuring environmental safety. Recall that the State National Nature Park "Kolsai Kolderi" was created in accordance with the decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated February 7, 2007. This is a specially protected natural area intended for the protection and restoration of natural complexes, use for environmental, educational, scientific, tourist and recreational purposes.2022-02-07T21:01:00/uploads/2022/2/7/31e5e6b33cbbd85b702a198566647092_original.218853.jpggosudarstvennomu-nacionalnomu-prirodnomu-parku-kolsay-kolderi-15-letFalse[ecogeo] 322390A draft resolution "On amendments and additions to the Decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 15, 2011 No. 1539 "On departmental awards of some state bodies that are part of the structure of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan" is posted on the portal "Open RLAs". You can get acquainted with this draft resolution of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and leave your suggestions by following the following links: https://legalacts.egov.kz/arm/admin/viewcard?id=13991323  Feedback is important to us.2022-02-04T18:25:00/uploads/2021/4/2/bb86466a79d6b772d290733fe3de19b7_original.28422.jpgpublichnoe-obsuzhdenie-proekta-postanovleniya-o-vnesenii-izmeneniy-i-dopolneniy-v-postanovlenie-pravitelstva-respubliki-kazahstan-ot-15-dekabrya-2011-goda-1539-o-vedomstvennyh-nagradah-nekotoryh-gosudarstvennyh-organov-vhodyashchih-v-strukturu-pravitelstva-respubliki-kazahstanFalse[ecogeo] 322599In order to prepare for the growing season, Vice Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources S. Kozhaniyazova paid a working visit to the Turkestan region. During the trip, he got acquainted with the state of the Dostyk main canal, discussed an action plan to prevent a shortage of irrigation water in Zhetysai and Maktaaral districts, met with agricultural producers of the district. The main purpose of the trip was to assess the situation in the region, take the necessary measures to prevent water scarcity during the irrigation period. The Vice Minister once again noted that, taking into account the current water management situation, the upcoming growing season in the south will be very tense. It should be noted that there are 44 reservoirs on the territory of Turkestan region, including 18 reservoirs of RSE "Kazvodkhoz", 11 water intakes, 105 main channels, 1699 inter-farm and intra-farm channels, 408 discharges with a length of 3095.12 km, 1200 vertical drainage wells. The watering season here begins on April 1 and lasts until October. In February 2022, according to the advisory forecast of RSE "Kazhydromet", a plan for water supply during the seasonal period will be developed. To date, water users have started the cultivation of low-water crops, the use of crop rotations, the reduction of monoproduction, the use of water circulation, the maximum use of transit water supplies. Explanatory work is being carried out on the use of water-saving technology and drip irrigation by farmers, the provision of subsidies from the Department of Agriculture.2022-02-04T12:37:00/uploads/2022/2/7/44f4a731c9fa638573b57f38c30f6b4b_original.95887.jpgvice-ministr-ekologii-geologii-i-prirodnyh-resursov-s-kozhaniyazov-posetil-s-rabochim-vizitom-turkestanskuyu-oblastFalse[ecogeo] 321660Today, the Minister of Ecology S. Brekeshev presented to the team the new head of the Forestry and Wildlife Committee, Nurlan Nauryzovich Kylyshbayev. Kylyshbayev was born in 1971 in the Almaty region. He graduated from the Kazakh Institute of Forestry with a degree in Forestry Engineering and the D.Kunaev Humanitarian Institute with a degree in law. He started his career in 1994 as a leading engineer of the hunting department of the Taldykorgan Timber Industry Association. Over the years, he held responsible positions in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, akimats of Zhambyl region and Almaty. He also worked as Deputy Head of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management of the Almaty region, Akim of the Eskeldinsky district of the Almaty region. Kylyshbayev was a deputy of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan from 2016 to 2021. Minister S. Berekeshev wished N.Kylyshbayev good luck in his new position.2022-02-04T10:05:00/uploads/2022/2/4/1eff8a4a0ced0d0cebc38ba51b36a7b5_original.93112.jpgnaznachen-predsedatel-komiteta-lesnogo-hozyaystva-i-zhivotnogo-mira-ministerstva-ekologiiFalse[ecogeo] 321556Ecology Minister Serikkali Brekeshev held the first offline meeting on recycling issues today. The meeting was attended by representatives of interested government agencies and manufacturers of cable and wire products. During the meeting, the Minister noted that a decision was made on a zero rate of recycling for cable and wire products, that is, no fee for recycling will be charged. Following the results of the meeting, work has begun on amendments and additions to the relevant regulatory legal act. It should be recalled that speaking at the plenary session of the Majilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan on February 2 of this year, Serikkali Amangalievich has already said that the functions of collecting scrap collection were fully transferred to JSC "Zhasyl Damu", with one hundred percent participation of the state.2022-02-03T20:00:00/uploads/2022/2/3/4727db1d2bce9e840be9b6881089f6e4_original.114886.jpgministr-ekologii-s-brekeshev-provel-vstrechu-v-oflayn-rezhime-po-voprosam-utilsboraFalse[ecogeo] 321484From ancient times until half of the last century, the dense tugai thickets of the Syrdarya were inhabited by Bukhara deer. By 1956, as a result of collectivization, development of arable land, uncontrolled hunting, the tugai deer and Turkestan tiger living on the banks of the Syrdarya and Ili disappeared for good. The scientific name of the Bukhara deer (Cervus elaphus bactrianus). It is also referred to as a hangul, a water deer, a tugai deer. All these names speak exactly about this kind of deer. HANGULS RETURNED TO THEIR HABITAT By the 60s of the twentieth century, hanguls remained only in the reserves "Tigrovaya Balka" and "Aral-Paygambar". By that time, about 400 individuals were counted in the Darganat Gorge, located in Tajikistan. Throughout Central Asia, the growth of deer up to one thousand heads was noticed by the 80s. With the acquisition of the sovereignty of the Central Asian countries, during the perestroika and the Tajik-Afghan conflict, the number of horned cattle again decreased to 350. Now humanity was faced with the task of preserving this species of mammals. In Kazakhstan, the practice of reintroduction of deer dates back to 1981. That year, 22 deer were brought from Tajikistan to the territory of the hunting farm "Karashengel", located on the banks of the Ili River in the Almaty region. By the beginning of the XXI century, there were already 300 heads. In 2000, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) developed a program to settle Bukhara deer in their native habitat and increase the number of livestock. The program developed in three directions, one of which was the reintroduction of Bukhara deer to their historical homeland in the middle reaches of the Syr Darya. Thanks to this program, a nursery was built on the territory of 2 hectares in the Kyzylsharua forestry 50 km from Turkestan. With the support of WWF, 3 individuals were brought to this nursery on May 31, 2001, and in November 2003 another 6 heads of Bukhara deer from the Karashengel hunting farm. In the winter of 2005, due to the flood, which created a threat of flooding, deer, which have already become 16, are transported to the Shymkent zoo. Hanguls return to the nursery two years later in the amount of 19 heads. Their number is supplemented by 12 individuals in 2009, imported from the same "Karashengel". In the same year, 2 males and 8 females are released into the natural environment. The creation of the Syrdarya-Turkestan Regional Nature Park in 2013 played a key role in increasing the population of tugai deer. The nursery area has been expanded to 22 hectares. In 2017, another Bukhara deer nursery "Shogirli" was created on the territory of the Arys branch, with an area of 20 hectares. Currently, 94 deer are kept in both nurseries, 89 in the wild. It is planned to release the next batch into the wild in the near future. And now there are 8 deer in the Shogirli nursery. WHY ARE THE KYZYLORDA FORESTERS NOT INTERESTED IN THE FATE OF THE RED BOOK ANIMALS? Studies have shown the geography of the distribution of Bukhara deer, which in the south begins near the village of Kogam in the Otyrar district of Turkestan region and reaches the Zhanakurgan and Shieli districts of Kyzylorda region, in the north. The exact, at least approximate, number of deer is unknown due to the irresponsible attitude towards animals of employees of environmental institutions of the neighboring region. Employees of the regional nature park together with inspectors of the RCMM "Okhotzooprom" conducted surveys and identified the places of distribution of hanguls in the territory of the Kyzylorda region. Observation post No. 1 Zoological reserve "Kargaly". The data of the inspectors of the RO RCMM "Okhotzooprom" and the testimony of a preliminary survey of residents on the territory of the zoological reserve "Kargaly" of the Karatau reserve located in the Shieli district confirmed the presence of animals similar to Siberian roe deer, but larger in size. Based on this information, a reconnaissance was carried out in the area of the Akdon cordon of the Kargaly Reserve. On the bank of the Syrdarya River (coordinates 43.946121, 66.839015) traces similar to the tracks of Bukhara deer were found. A distinctive feature of the gait betrayed the owners of the tracks. They were deer. The tracks leading to the watering hole did not go back. The many-cut tracks gave away the presence of deer on the Koktal Peninsula, as well as on the shore of antiquity. It can be concluded that this site, located on the land of the Kargaly Nature Reserve, protected by rangers, on the one hand, and bordered by the fence of the Kazatomprom deposits, on the other hand, created favorable conditions for increasing the horned population. An example of this is the greater number of Siberian roe deer, wild boar, badger, hare, Syrdarya pheasant, which make up the main fauna of the Kargaly reserve, compared with neighboring regions. The preservation of turang groves and reeds, which are the main diet of Bukhara deer, also play an important role. Summing up the facts, the researchers came to the conclusion that about 4-5 individuals constantly live in this place. ABUNDANCE OF DEER TRACKS IN ZHANAKORGAN Observation post No. 2. Besaryk Bridge across the Syrdarya. During the investigation of the place near the Besaryk Bridge in the Zhanakorgan district, numerous traces and droppings of Bukhara deer were found. The villagers even managed to capture their photos. According to a native of the village of Besaryk Kenzhebek Shemetov, a couple of hanguls, he regularly saw the mausoleum of Aikozha Ishan and the island of Adai in the area (coordinates 43.556615, 67.493777). Compared to the traces found in the Shieli district, there are much more of them. Consequently, about 7-8 deer live here. Observation post No. 3. The village of Kelintobe, Lake Sharapa. This corner turned out to be a real favorite place of Bukhara deer. Starting from the outskirts of the village of Kelintobe to the extreme point of Ubmet Island, all the facts proved the existence of a large number of Bukhara deer in this area. Deer tracks dotted from the edge of the Tugai to the pond. Umbet Island, 15 kilometers long, is densely covered with turang groves and endless thickets of reeds, which is an ideal habitat for deer. However, Umbet Island and Sharap Lake are privately owned. Private rice fields are also a favorite place to visit for deer, as evidenced by the stories of Aulchans. In general, it can be assumed that the coast of the Syr Darya in the Zhanakorgan district is completely inhabited by Bukhara deer. However, the nature conservationists of the Kyzylorda region, being informed about the presence of hanguls on the territory, are in no hurry to keep records of them. Bukhara deer - refers to an endangered species of animals. It is included in the Red Book of Kazakhstan. The careless attitude of the Zhanakorgan foresters left a bitter residue during the trip and made us think about the responsibility of man to Nature. Kairat Karibayev Head of the Department of "Syrdarya-Turkestan State Regional Natural Park"2022-02-03T18:28:00/uploads/2022/2/3/0c6729bafef386817a958f4d79d597f2_original.63980.jpgpo-sledam-hangulovFalse[ecogeo] 320917Information in the mass media regarding the impossibility of paying the disposal fee, as well as obtaining a certificate of payment of the disposal fee, is not true. Currently, JSC "Zhasyl Damu" accepts recycling payments in the normal mode, followed by the issuance of a payment certificate, for the registration of vehicles and agricultural machinery.2022-02-02T21:25:00soobshchenie-dlya-smiFalse[ecogeo] 320597Minister of Ecology Serikkali Brekeshev presented to the deputies of the Majilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan the draft Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On ratification of the Agreement on the Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Waste through the Customs Territory of the Eurasian Economic Union". The Agreement accepted for ratification is an international treaty concluded within the framework of the Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union of May 29, 2014. It should be noted that this Agreement applies to legal entities and individuals registered as individual entrepreneurs engaged in cross-border transportation of waste in mutual trade of the Member States. Entrepreneurs who export and import waste are guided by the List of goods for which a permissive procedure for import and (or) export from the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union is established. In his speech, S. Brekeshev noted that the transboundary movement of waste by individuals for personal use is prohibited. Compliance with the requirements of the Agreement will allow establishing a unified procedure for the movement of hazardous waste between the member States of the Eurasian Economic Union, and will also lead to environmentally sound disposal and recycling of hazardous waste, prevention of environmental pollution. Thus, the Parties will exercise control and supervision over the transboundary movement of waste in accordance with this Agreement and the legislation of the States, the Parties will not allow the transboundary movement of waste for the purpose of their disposal and (or) neutralization. The bill was approved by the Majilis and sent to the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan.2022-02-02T14:38:00/uploads/2022/2/2/3fba1446498b373ed91d291efadaf0c3_original.41621.jpgmazhilis-odobril-proekt-zakona-o-tranzite-opasnyh-othodovFalse[ecogeo] 320388We bring to your attention a certificate-consultation on the accumulation of moisture reserves in the river basins of Kazakhstan as of February 01, 2022. The volumes of accumulated moisture reserves in the snow cover in the north and center of the republic give reason to be ready for high water and the absence of snow cover in the south and southwest for low water. However, winter continues and, accordingly, the period of snow accumulation continues (according to long-term observations, a monthly precipitation rate may fall in the pre-spring period per day). On the territory of Akmola, Karaganda and Kostanay regions, an ice crust is observed in the snow cover above the surface of the soil layer, which, with a sharp increase in the temperature background and heavy rains, can lead to the occurrence of talo-rain floods. The water reserves in the snow cover in the basins of the lowland rivers of Kazakhstan are characterized by great unevenness: in the Karaganda region below the average long-term values by 33-51%; in the Akmola region above the average long-term values by 25%; in the North Kazakhstan and Atyrau regions within the average long-term values; in the Kostanay region in the basins of the Tobol, Ayat and Toguzak rivers below the average long-term values by 30-44%.2022-02-02T09:40:00/uploads/2022/2/2/de3287bceb0507265eeb8fc71d2c56f1_original.76821.jpgpredvaritelnyy-prognoz-po-pavodkamFalse[ecogeo] 320011Recall that JSC "Zhasyl Damu" has been identified as the new operator for recycling in Kazakhstan. By order of the Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan S.Brekesheva was appointed Chairman of the Board of JSC "Zhasyl Damu" Zh.Samat. Zhanat Samat was born in 1980 in Aktau. In 2001, she graduated from Aktau University. Yesenova. She started her career in 2001 as the chief tax inspector of the Department of Analysis and Monitoring of Large taxpayers of the Tax Committee for the Mangystau region. Over the years, she worked in the Tax Committee of the region as the chief tax inspector of the Division of disagreements and consultations, the audit department of individuals, the audit department of subsoil users. In 2008, she became Deputy Head of the Department of Entrepreneurship and Industry of the Mangystau region, then appointed Deputy Chairman of the Board of JSC NC SEC Kaspiy. From 2014 to 2016, she worked as the Chairman of the Board of JSC NC "Social and Entrepreneurial Corporation"Baikonur (Baikonur)" in the city of Kyzylorda. Since 2019, she has been an adviser to the Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Since 2020, she has worked as the General Director of the RSE at the Information and Analytical Center for Environmental Protection under the Ministry of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan. She is married and has three children. Candidate of Economic Sciences.2022-02-01T14:34:00/uploads/2022/2/1/41d12720b8c3db36d2ec50c27211c7a7_original.39121.jpgzhanat-samat-vozglavila-zhasyl-damuFalse[ecogeo] 319826The average air temperature in February, in most of the country, is expected to exceed the climatic norm by 1-2 °, this will be due to the removal of warm air masses from the regions of Iran and Central Asia. In the east of the country, the influence of a cold anticyclone from the Taimyr and Eastern Siberia regions will cause the air temperature to be near the climatic norm. The amount of precipitation in February is expected to be about normal in most of the republic, more than normal in the west, in the mountainous and foothill regions of the south, southeast and east of Kazakhstan. At the beginning of the first decade, the Siberian anticyclone will cause frosty and mostly low-precipitation weather in most of Kazakhstan, and in the west of the republic, with the influence of Western and Southern cyclones, precipitation (rain, snow), wind strengthening up to 15-20 m/s, fog and icy phenomena are expected. Then, with the cyclone moving in a northeasterly direction, precipitation and windy weather is expected in the rest of the country. In the first half of the first decade of February, daytime air temperatures are expected to increase in the south and west of Kazakhstan. In the middle of the first decade in the north and in the center of the country, frost is predicted to weaken at night from -10-20 ° C to -5-13 ° C, during the day from -5-15 ° C to 0,-8 ° C. In the east of the republic at the end of the decade, the temperature background will increase at night from -18-23 ° C to -12-17 ° C, in the northeast from -28-33 ° C to -20 ° C, during the day from -10-15 ° C to -5-10 ° C. In the second and third decades of February, with alternating baric formations, unstable weather is expected: precipitation (rain, snow), with gusty winds, in the north-western half and in the west of the country with a blizzard, in the south on some days with a dust storm. On some days, with the influence of a cold anticyclone from the regions of Eastern Siberia, it is assumed that the temperature background will decrease: in the west and in the northwest at night to -12-22 ° C, in the afternoon to -3-10 ° C; in the northern half at night up to -20-35 °C, during the day up to -13-18 °C; in the southern half at night up to - 8-15 °C, during the day up to -5+3 ° C. On some days, with the removal of warm air masses from the regions of Iran and Central Asia, an increase in the temperature background is predicted: in the west at night to -5 +1 ° C, in the afternoon to +2+8 ° C; in the northwest, north, center and east at night up to -3-10°C, in the afternoon up to -6+3°C; in the south, southeast and southwest at night up to -5+5 °C, in the afternoon up to +5+12 °C.2022-02-01T10:50:00/uploads/2022/2/1/d8438ecadfa2ebee3dc7335312b4f439_original.148291.jpgprognoz-pogody-na-fevral-2022-godaFalse[ecogeo] 316037As previously reported, the Research Center of RSE "Kazhydromet" has organized a Department for the study of mudflow processes and the forecast of mudflows, which in the mudflow-prone period (from May to September), will make consultations, ultra-short-term forecasts, storm warnings about mudflows formed as a result of heavy rains and prolonged rains. All information will be available on the website of RSE "Kazhydromet", provided to government agencies, the media and posted on social networks. The main members of the new Mudflow Research Department are honored and experienced specialists in this field: Doctor of Technical Sciences Roza Kayumovna Yafyazova, Doctor of Geographical Sciences, Professor Boris Sergeyevich Stepanov, as well as young specialists. The merits of experienced specialists are marked by the highest assessment of mudflow scientists - the Fleishman medal for outstanding achievements in the field of mudflow science. Also, a veteran of the Hydrological Service, Candidate of Sciences Vsevolod Viktorovich Golubtsov, was awarded this prize.2022-01-24T12:24:00/uploads/2022/1/24/bfaa7c0819d923965112e93020d696ae_original.289762.jpguchenye-kazgidrometa-poluchili-vysokuyu-ocenku-selevoy-associacii-medal-fleyshmanaFalse[ecogeo] 315490Minister of  Ecology Serikkali Brekeshev was provided the first meeting of the working group, with the participation of representatives of the public, state bodies, where issues regarding the administration of the disposal fee were considered, in connection with the removal of the activities of the EPR Operator LLP and the transfer of functions to a state organization represented by "Zhasyl Damu" JSC. It should be noted that in accordance with the decision of the Government, the 100% share in the authorized capital of the “ EPR Operator ” LLP is taken into state ownership. This decision was made on the basis that the organizational and legal form in the form of a joint-stock company will ensure maximum transparency and accountability in the activities of the state EPR Operator. Herewith, "Zhasyl Damu" -  is the only environmental JSC with experience in waste management, leading its history since 2012, when it was created by transforming the "Kazakh Research Institute of Ecology and Climate" which in turn dates back to 1951. "Zhasyl Damu" is a subordinate organization of the Ministry of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources and the share of state participation is 100%. That is, there are no other individuals and legal entities in the joint-stock company. "Zhasyl Damu" JSC transferred all the functions of "EPR Operator" LLP, such as: collection of recycling payments, incentives for automakers, issuance of discount certificates (vouchers) for agricultural machinery, payment of compensation for the delivery of retired vehicles, subsidization of waste collectors, transporters and recyclers and other functions according to the Ecocodex. Expenditure of received disposal payments  will be spent in strict accordance with the directions specified in the Environmental Code. In his speech, the Minister noted: "The introduction of the EPR principle affected the solution of the accumulated problems in the country in the field of waste management, primarily due to the creation of a mechanism to ensure the financial sustainability of the business involved in the field of waste management. Today we see an increase in the share of waste processing from 2.6% in 2016, to 21% in 2021, during this period 264 thousand tons of packaging waste, 310 thousand tons of waste of automotive components were collected and disposed of" At the present time, the "Zhasyl  Damu" JSC has opened accounts in second-tier banks, as well as making changes to payment systems. From Monday, that is, from January 24 of this year, work will resume on the reception of recycling payments to the “Zhasyl  Damu” JSC. It was also noted that the previously issued discount certificates (vouchers) for agricultural equipment are valid and from next week the new operator will begin to accept applications for the delivery of retired vehicles through the former web site of the EPR operator. Reception points for old cars will also resume work. The head of the department also said that the amount for which discount certificates (vouchers) for agricultural equipment are issued, as well as compensation payments for the delivery of retired vehicles, will be adjusted taking into account the revision of recycling fees. The review of utilization rates will be carried out by the Interagency Working Group, which also included members of the public. At the rates, taking into account the discussions, changes will be made to the order of the Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources "On Approval of the Methodology for Calculating Recycling Payment" by the end of February this year. Moreover, in order to implement the transparency of the EPR mechanism, the current requirements for the development strategy of the EPR operator and investment policy, simplification of existing procedures will be revised together with stakeholders.2022-01-21T16:14:00/uploads/2022/1/21/c5e027a1a7efa53ead5daf779d318d94_original.110801.jpgproshlo-pervoe-zasedanie-mehanizmy-utilsbora-stanut-prozrachnymi-i-dostupnymiFalse[ecogeo] 315230Wolves live throughout Kazakhstan. The registration of wolves on the ground is carried out by hunting users, specialists of specially protected natural areas and regional territorial inspections of forestry and wildlife. They are included in the list of species of animals to be regulated, in order to protect public health, protect against diseases of agricultural and other domestic animals, prevent environmental damage, prevent the risk of significant damage to agricultural activities. Human conflict with the wolf exists in almost all regions of our neighborhood and is especially acute in areas of active animal husbandry. Thus, the goal of rational management of wolf populations is to effectively regulate their numbers, without disrupting their functions in ecosystems. The number of wolves over the past year in our country amounted to about 14,408 individuals (Reference. In 2019, there were 12,812 wolves). Wolf regulation is carried out in all regions of Kazakhstan, with the exception of the North Kazakhstan region, which is explained by the absence of a settled wolf, due to the geographical data of the region. But at the same time, in this territory there is a passing wolf. It should be noted that the wolf is quite ductile in appearance and, depending on climatic, geographical conditions, as well as the feed base, its population can vary greatly.At the same time, a ban on the regulation of wolves was not established. In the event of a sharp decrease in its number, the Committee of Forestry and Wildlife will take appropriate measures.2022-01-21T10:45:00/uploads/2022/1/21/c8bc7436bcd4bb4878663a031f903066_original.64113.jpgv-kazahstane-volkam-ischeznovenie-ne-grozitFalse[ecogeo] 315092By Resolution of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 20 dated January 18 of the current year, the functions of the operator of extended obligations of manufacturers (importers) (EPR) were transferred to the Joint Stock Company "Zhasyl Damu." At the same time, the rights of the "EPR Operator" LLP were terminated. By the same resolution canceled the previously adopted Government Decree No. 241 of April 15, 2021 regarding the accession of Zhasyl Damu to the International Center for Green Technologies and Investment Projects. Thus, the Joint-Stock Company "Zhasyl Damu" is a subordinate organization of the Ministry of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources (MEGNR) and the share of state participation is 100%. That is, there are no other individuals and legal entities in the joint-stock company. This resolution determined that the 100% of  interest in the authorized capital of “EPR Operator” LLP from private property was accepted into state ownership. The primary challenge for the "Zhasyl Damu" JSC at this stage is the adoption of organizational and legal measures for the speedy resumption of activity of the state operator of EPR in the planned mode. Herewith, the current rates of recycling fees will be valid until the moment of revision of rates by the authorized body, the development and discussion of which is planned in the future. Recall, on January 11, 2022, speaking at a meeting of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Head of State K.K. Tokaev noted that a state organization should be engaged in recycling, as in foreign countries.2022-01-20T19:23:00/uploads/2022/1/20/7c8fc6ea47fc100c9b089144811588f9_original.2012.jpgfunkcii-operatora-rasshirennyh-obyazatelstv-proizvoditeley-importerov-peredany-v-gosudarstvennuyu-kompaniyuFalse[ecogeo] 314583In his speech at the meeting of the Mazhililis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan on January 11, 2022, the Head of State Q.K. Tokayev instructed to take measures to stop the disposal collection and disposal of the disposal collection of the EPR Operator. As part of the execution of this order, on January 18, 2022, the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan adopted a resolution "On some issues of subordinate organizations of the Ministry of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan."  In this regard, the operator of extended obligations of manufacturers (importers) defined a state organization represented by the joint-stock company Zhasyl Damu. The activity of "Operator of ROP" LLP in terms of administration of disposal collection and disposal of appropriate funds has been terminated. To date, the relevant authorized bodies are taking measures to transfer assets to state ownership, submit conclusions of authorized bodies, transfer to the balance of Zhasyl Damu JSC.2022-01-19T18:09:00/uploads/2022/1/19/d131ea63a503dd4696b9ee0a4a113dc0_original.548799.pngadministrirovanie-rop-peredano-ao-zhasyl-damuFalse[ecogeo] 211834The event was held on the eve of the World Environment Day, as part of celebration of the 30th  anniversary of Kazakhstan's independence. The organiser - ECOJER Association, supported by the Ministry of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan.  The Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Kazakhstan co-hosted the Congress. Yerzhan Kazykhan, Special Envoy of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan for International Cooperation, addressed to the participants on behalf of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. “The concept of sustainable development provides for the harmonious interaction of the "ecology-economy-society" triad, therefore Kazakhstan cannot postpone the environmental problem solving. I welcome establishment of a new dialogue platform that brings together the efforts of public, business and government aimed at solving the environmental problems and improving the environmental consciousness of population. I hope that the Congress meetings on the eve of the World Environment Day will become a good tradition,” reads the statement of Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev.  Lazzat Ramazanova, Chairperson of the Council of the ECOJER Association, Deputy of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, updated the topic and noted that Kazakhstan, just as the whole world, is vulnerable to the climate change impacts.  “A further rise in global air temperature may lead to irreversible processes in environmental media. That is why the Government is initiating systemic measures to decarbonize the economy and “green” the industry. The process will not be complete without political will and constant dialogue between the state, business and the public. This is what we need to strive for,” Lazzat Ramazanova said.  Janusz Wojciechowski, European Union Commissioner for Agriculture, believes that the climate problems cannot be considered in isolation from reforms in agro-industry. According to him, sustainable agriculture not only provides a real chance for small and medium-sized farms to increase their added value, but also makes a significant contribution to fulfilling climate commitments. “We can efficiently produce agricultural products while caring for the environment, climate and household welfare. There is no contradiction in achieving these goals, and they should be considered together,” says Janusz Wojciechowski.  The development of measures to adapt Kazakhstan to climate change is on the agenda at the Ministry of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan “To enhance international cooperation and reduce negative consequences, the climate change adaptation norms have been incorporated into national legislation. This will create an effective system for building resilience at the local level. The implementation process will start with a full assessment of the most vulnerable sectors: water, agriculture, forestry and civil protection. As a result, sectoral government programs will be able to take into account climate risks and develop necessary measures to adapt to climate change at the national and local levels,” said Magzum Mirzagaliyev, Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Virginijus Sinkevičius, EU Commissioner for Environment, Ocean and Fisheries, at another point, announced the readiness for permanent cooperation between Kazakhstan and EU on the most important climate and environmental problems, as well as to ensure a global "green transition". “The climate crisis, as well as the crisis of biodiversity and pollution are global problems that require immediate action. To ensure a global green transition, we must work closely together. I am strongly confident that today's conference will help to deepen cooperation between the EU and Kazakhstan on the most important climate and environmental issues that we all share,” Sinkevičius said. The ECOJER Congress held seven panel sessions, where participants discussed climate cooperation between Kazakhstan and the European Union, the realities and prospects of "greening" the industry, as well as issues related to circular economy and "smart cities". In the meantime, participants deliberated on women's involvement in the environment, and presented a new Environmental Code. At the debate "Incinerate vs. Recycle", representatives of the Ministry of Ecology and environmental activists presented their pros and cons on the construction of incinerators in Kazakhstan. The Congress resulted in adapting a resolution, which reflects the participants’ proposals and recommendations on achieving Kazakhstan's commitments under the Paris Agreement.  For more information, please, contact Dmitry Machel, Head of public relations at Ecojer Association, e-mail: d.machel@ecojer.kz and Ms Elnura Abakanova, Communication Officer at the EU Delegation to Kazakhstan,  e-mail: elnura.abakanova@eeas.europa.eu @EUinKazakhstan2021-06-03T18:59:00/uploads/2021/6/3/3d66550ce504f42bef52b1dab1b528a1_original.5233453.jpgv-nur-sultane-sostoyalsya-pervyy-mezhdunarodnyy-kongress-ecojer-formiruy-ustoychivoe-budushcheeFalse[ecogeo] 206822The first climate dialogue between Kazakhstan and Ukraine will be held on 25 – 26 May 2021. The event will be held in the wake of the declarations by Kazakhstan and Ukraine of their ambitions to achieve carbon neutrality. The first dialogue is entitled “Towards COP-26: Decarbonisation and Economic Mechanisms”. The event will be attended by representatives of the Kazakh and Ukrainian governments, international organizations (UNDP, the EU, OECD and the World Bank), environmental activists and NGOs, academic institutes, universities, businesses, and climate experts from both countries. The event will be held in a hybrid format. Two offline platforms (M.S. Narikbayev KAZGUU University in Nur-Sultan and “Parkovy” International Convention Centre in Kyiv) will be connected via a video conference on the ZOOM platform, involving 200 participants from the CAN EECCA (Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia) region and the Local communities and 500 participants from the NGO database of the Civil Initiatives Support Centre in Kazakhstan. The dialogue will be opened by Dr. Darkhan Kaletayev, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Ukraine and the initiator of the climate dialogue. The event will be moderated by the following CAN EECCA members: Dr. Bakhyt Yesekina, member of the Green Economy Council under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and director of the Green Academy, and Ms. Olga Boiko, CAN EECCA coordinator. On 25 May, welcoming speeches will be made by: Iryna Stavchuk, Deputy Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine; Akhmetzhan Primkulov, Deputy Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan; and Mr. Sven-Olov Carlsson, Head of the EU Delegation to Kazakhstan. The following issues are planned to be discussed during the first day: developing new nationally determined contributions to lower emissions (Ms. Jane Ebinger, WB), OECD support for a decarbonized economy (Ms. Kumi Kitamuri, Head of Green Growth and Global Relations Division, Environment Directorate, OECD), scenarios for decarbonizing the Kazakh economy (Dr. Johannes Schuhmann, GIZ), and carbon tax recommendations (CBAM, Dr. Mikhail Ulkin). Other speakers are as follows: Dr. Saule Sagintaeva, Rector of the Almaty University of Power Engineering and Telecommunications named after Gumarbek Daukeyev and Deputy Director of the Institute of General Energy of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine Dr. Sergei Schulzhenko. The dialogue is expected to result in the signing of three memorandums of understanding between Kazakhstan and Ukraine with a view to promoting low carbon technologies (between the Almaty University of Power Engineering and Telecommunications named after Gumarbek Daukeyev and the Institute of General Energy under the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine; between the International Green Technologies and Investments Centre and Greencubator, and between the CAN EECCA and the Civil Initiatives Support Center). On May 26, welcoming speeches are expected to be made by Kairat Rachimov, Deputy Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan; Jan Wahlberg, Finland’s Climate Ambassador; Mr. Vitalie Vremis, UNDP Deputy Resident Representative in Kazakhstan; and Ms. Manal Fouani, UNDP Deputy Resident Representative in Ukraine. During the second day, participants will discuss specific measures that can be taken to promote low-carbon development, including green investment (Mr. Oleg Khmelyov), the possibilities of a greencubator ( Mr. Roman Zinchenko), and the implementation of UNIDO projects (Dr. Saule Bishimbayeva). The First Climate Dialogue is expected to result in a resolution for a Ministerial Climate Conference to be held in Bonn (Germany) in June 2021.2021-05-25T17:42:00/uploads/2021/5/25/07f2e28d560cb755d179a1cacec91a6a_original.68145.jpgpervyy-klimaticheskiy-dialog-kazahstan-ukrainaFalse[ecogeo] 152459The Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan Magzum Mirzagaliyev held a meeting with Alan Bessen, the initiator of the Earth Hour in Kazakhstan, on the development of social responsibility in the field of environmental protection in civil society. Alan Bessen informed that in support of the global action Earth Hour in the format of ecological months, the "All-Kazakhstan National Day of Forest Planting" will be held in order to support the planting of 2 billion trees throughout the country until 2025. The head of the Earth Foundation "Sustainable Development" separately informed about plans for the development of ecological tourism in the capital region, in particular, in the village of Kara-Ozek, Akkol district, Akmola region, to hold an events series in the one-of-a-kind "Khan Yurt" for 500 seats. Following the meeting, Minister of Ecology of the Republic of Kazakhstan Magzum Mirzagaliyev emphasized that the plan of environmental initiatives for Earth Hour will be considered for making appropriate decisions. Earth Hour is a worldwide movement organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The event is held annually encouraging individuals, communities, and businesses to turn off non-essential electric lights, for one hour, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on a specific day towards the end of March, as a symbol of commitment to the planet.2021-01-27T20:33:00/uploads/2021/1/27/e452c1cd08e1fcf9773113e356ab249e_original.140078.jpegministr-ekologii-provel-vstrechu-s-glavoy-fonda-zemli-ustoychivoe-razvitieFalse[ecogeo] 122906Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan, Magzum Mirzagaliyev, and UNDP Resident Representative, Yakup Beris, held a meeting today to discuss the priority areas of cooperation under the new UNDP Country Programme for 2021-2025. Mr. Mirzagaliyev expressed his gratitude towards the UNDP for its continuous support and emphasized the importance of consolidating the efforts in the area of environmental protection. “Draft Environmental Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan was developed, designed to address the environmental issues. Its core promises include introduction of the best available technologies as well as increasing accountability of polluters by making them pay for their ecological footprint. In addition, the Code will allow transferring 100 percent of the environmental payments to protection activities. On top of it, we are taking steps to improve the country's indicators in eco-development, an area in which joint work with UNDP is of a great importance. I am sure the Country Program for 2021-2025, focused on Kazakhstan’s development priorities, will become an impetus for achieving effective results,” said Magzum Mirzagaliyev, Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan. “UNDP sincerely appreciates the longstanding cooperation with the Ministry of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources. We greatly value that the Government of Kazakhstan is assigning a high importance to the green economy, which we perceive as an accelerator for other areas of development. Withing our new Country Programme, we acknowledge that green economy can stimulate economic diversification, attract investments, create jobs and new businesses. Green growth is undeniably the right opportunity for Kazakhstan to maintain its growth and to grow in a sustainable manner,” stated Yakup Beris, UNDP Resident Representative in Kazakhstan. The parties further discussed approval of the draft Concept for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity until 2030 by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The concept will become the key strategic document to address the conservation and restoration of natural ecosystems, maintaining ecological balance and identifying patterns for natural development of natural habitats, according to the Convention on Biological Diversity. Last but not least, the parties also discussed cooperation for implementing green technologies in Kazakhstan, measures to respond to the climate change, as well as the implementation of a recovery strategy after the COVID-19 pandemic. UNDP’s activity in the country is guided by the Country Programme, which is aligned with the national development priorities.2020-11-16T17:01:00/uploads/2020/11/16/e02d2dcc5f508ddf4487a07b2d2c70de_original.86976.jpgministerstvo-ekologii-geologii-i-prirodnyh-resursov-rk-i-proon-ukreplyayut-sotrudnichestvo-v-ramkah-stranovoy-programmy-na-2021-2025-godyFalse[ecogeo] 34954Қазақстанның Экология, геология жəне табиғи ресурстар министрі Мағзұм Мырзағалиев "еститін мемлекет" тұжырымдамасын ілгерілету шеңберінде ұйымдастырылған Азаматтарды бірыңғай ұлттық қабылдау күнінде экология, қоршаған ортаны қорғау мəселесі толғандыратын қазақстандықтарды қабылдады. Азаматтар қойған сауалдардың ішінде мұнай тұнбаларын жою, су қоймаларын тазалау, қорықшылық қызмет жəне басқа да мəселелер бар."Барлық сұрақтарға түсіндірулер беріліп, кейбіреулері бойынша салалық комитеттерге неғұрлым кеңірек жұмыс істеуді тапсырдым. Өңірлердегі қабылдауларды экологиялық департаменттер басшылары жүргізді. Азаматтарды қабылдау тəжірибесі біздің ведомство үшін дəстүрге айналып, еститін мемлекет тұжырымдамасының нақты көрінісі болмақ",-деп жазды М. Мырзағалиев твиттерде азаматтарды қабылдау қорытындысы бойынша.Мəселен, Балтабеков Арманды Қазақстанның су қоймаларын биологиялық тазарту бойынша министрліктің қандай іс-шаралар жүргізіп жатқаны қызықтырады. Министр су қоймаларын тазарту қызметі ағымдағы жылы Су ресурстары комитетіне берілгенін түсіндірді. Қазіргі уақытта су қоймаларындағы төменгі шөгінділерді тазалау іс-шаралары жоспарын құру жұмыстары жүргізілуде. Еліміздің өңірлеріндегі қабылдауларды экология департаменттерінің басшылары өткізді.2019-11-22T00:00:00/uploads/2019/11/22/101f6670f9292c576adf0306c20ade48_original.50790.jpgkakie-voprosy-zadavali-kazahstancy-ministru-ekologii-geologii-i-prirodnyh-resursov-kazahstanaNone[ecogeo]