Japanese researchers have developed a groundbreaking plastic that dissolves in seawater within just a few hours, potentially offering a powerful new weapon against ocean pollution and the threat it poses to marine life. Developed by scientists at the RIKEN Center…
Kazakhstan’s new Water Code, developed by the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, has officially come into force. For the first time, the document introduces the concept of “water security”, defined as the protection of citizens and the economy from…
A cleanup initiative set to transform the capital’s water supply system has officially launched by presidential order. Astana has begun its first major cleaning of the namesake reservoir in 55 years. The large-scale project, initiated by the Head of State,…
A new group of Przewalski’s horses, the world’s last truly wild horses, has arrived in Kazakhstan. According to the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, seven animals were transported from Prague Zoo and Hungary’s Hortobágy National Park as part of…
Anyone can take part – just leave your car at home for a day and choose a more eco-friendly way to get around. As part of the Taza Qazaqstan Environmental Culture Development Concept for 2024-2029 and with the goal of…
The Eurasian Climate Talks Summer School has officially opened in Astana with support of the German Embassy. Hosted at L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, the programme is part of an initiative by the Federal Foreign Office of Germany and is…
Today, Kazakhstan celebrates Ecologist Day. This professional holiday honours ecologists, environmental advocates, and specialists working to protect the natural world. It was officially established in 2011 by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Holidays in the Republic of…