Today, on November 26, 2024, a press meeting took place in Astana focusing on the outcomes of the main UN Climate Summit, COP29. The event covered important points and initiatives introduced at the UN Climate Conference held in Baku.
The press meeting was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, represented by the Head of the Adaptation to Climate Change Unit, Climate Policy Department, Tastemirova Sh.; NJSC “International Green Technologies and Investment Projects Center,” represented by the Deputy Chairman of the Board, Zhakeyev B.; the Chief Manager of the International Cooperation and Marketing Department, Yessembayev A.; and the Head of the BAT Monitoring, Analytics, and IEP Department of the BAT Bureau, Magzumova B.; Kazakhmys Corporation LLP, represented by the Sustainable Strategy and ESG Development Manager, Yesbolov Y.; the International Expert, Aziyeva Z.; and also the Business Development Manager of Chapter Zero Kazakhstan, Bachinskaia N.
During the meeting, media representatives received detailed information about a few innovative initiatives presented by Kazakhstan aimed at improving the environmental situation and combating climate change. One of the main projects was the Ecosystemic Regenerative Agriculture (ERA) methodology, which aims to restore soil fertility in the agricultural sector. This initiative is an important step in making agriculture more resilient to climate change and strengthening the country’s food security.
Furthermore, a carbon removal initiative has been introduced, marking it as one of the initial projects of its kind in Kazakhstan. This initiative will be executed as part of Kazakhstan’s revised Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0). It emphasizes Kazakhstan’s dedication to the objectives of the Paris Agreement and its efforts in combating global warming.
Significant attention was also directed towards the safeguarding of the ecosystem of Lake Balkhash. In conjunction with this discourse, Kazakhmys Corporation has committed to providing $5 million in funding for initiatives pertaining to research on the lake’s ecosystem, sustainable water management, biodiversity monitoring, and the enhancement of water quality. These measures are designed to conserve the region’s unique natural resources and establish a sustainable framework for the management of aquatic ecosystems.
One of the important results of the COP29 summit was the positive decision that, in 2026, Kazakhstan will host a Regional Climate Summit, which will serve as a platform for developing joint strategies and solutions to combat climate change. Kazakhstan strives to create conditions for open and constructive dialogue, as well as to facilitate the exchange of best practices and innovations.
