Astana plans to modernize and expand its network of stationary stations that monitor atmospheric air quality. The decision comes as part of an effort to address limitations in the current system, where some stations may provide incomplete data due to…
A Climate School for children officially opened within the Korgalzhyn State Nature Reserve. The initiative is supported by the Global Environment Facility’s Small Grants Programme (GEF SGP) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Over the course of 10 days,…
Kazakhstan is gearing up for a significant environmental transformation, with a national goal to reduce harmful air emissions by over 300,000 tons by 2035. The announcement was made during a high-level meeting of the Council for the Transition to a…
Around 2 million people, including 156,000 volunteers, have taken part in the nationwide environmental campaign “Taza Kazakhstan”, aimed at promoting ecological awareness and a culture of environmental responsibility. The figures were presented by Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of…
The global land area affected by drought has doubled over the past 120 years, with economic and human costs increasing sharply. According to a new OECD report, the average cost of a drought by 2035 is projected to be at…
The International Centre for Green Technologies and Investment Projects (ICGTIP) and the Shanghai Centre for Science and Technology Exchange have signed a strategic cooperation agreement granting Kazakhstan direct access to the Green Technology Bank, one of Asia’s largest platforms for…
A new automated wildfire detection and monitoring system was officially launched today in the Kamyshenka forestry unit of the Semey Ormany State Forest Nature Reserve. The system is designed to significantly improve early response to wildfires, assess potential risks, and…
The Embassy of India in Astana will host the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025 on 21 June at the city’s iconic Botanical Garden, under the global theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.” The event will begin at 06:00…
The Eurasian Business Forum “GREEN ENERGY & WASTE RECYCLING FORUM” (GEWR) is the largest platform in Central Asia dedicated to waste management and the development of renewable energy. Held annually since 2016, the forum brings together leading experts, government officials,…
The state of the world’s oceans is worse than previously believed. A new international study, reported by The Guardian, reveals that ocean acidity has crossed a critical threshold, putting the resilience of marine ecosystems at serious risk. Ocean acidification, often…