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…
A recent study published in Science reveals that banning or charging fees for plastic bags significantly reduces the amount of plastic bag litter found along U.S. shorelines. Using data from over 45,000 shoreline cleanups between 2016 and 2023, researchers found…
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…
On June 16, 2025, a Kazakhstani delegation participated in the inaugural session of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Assembly, held in New Delhi, India. Kazakhstan’s involvement marked an important step toward strengthening international collaboration in the conservation of rare…
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…
Kanat Abdiev, a professional diver and resident of Aktau, recently conducted an environmental cleanup operation on the seabed of the Caspian Sea, covering an area of 1,270 meters. Although Kanat regularly participates in underwater cleanups, he rarely shares the results…
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…
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…