National Pavilion of Kazakhstan Makes a Positive Impression on Müsavat Dervişoğlu, Chairman of Turkey’s İYİ Party

The National Pavilion of Kazakhstan made a positive impression on Müsavat Dervişoğlu, Chairman of Turkey’s İYİ Party, during his visit to the exhibition at COP31 in Antalya.

The exhibition was presented by Saken Kalkamanov, Chairman of the Management Board of NJSC “International Center for Green Technologies and Investment Projects” (IGTIC), who outlined the priority directions of Kazakhstan’s environmental policy alongside ongoing projects in green technologies, sustainable natural resource management, and biodiversity conservation.

After exploring the country’s environmental initiatives, green technology projects, and biodiversity preservation efforts, Müsavat Dervişoğlu noted the compelling blend of modern environmental solutions and Kazakhstan’s national cultural heritage.

Müsavat Dervişoğlu, Chairman of the Turkish İYİ Party and Member of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey representing İzmir Province, visited the National Pavilion of Kazakhstan at the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31) in Antalya. During his tour, he was introduced to Kazakhstan’s flagship environmental projects, sustainable development initiatives, and modern approaches to natural resource conservation. The guest commended the depth of the exhibition and the diversity of the initiatives presented.

One of the centerpiece elements of the presentation was the “Kurak Korpe” art installation. Müsavat Dervişoğlu learned about the traditional Kazakh art of crafting patchwork quilts and its underlying philosophy of careful stewardship of resources. Through this centuries-old craft, the installation illustrates the modern Zero Waste concept, which advocates for material reuse and waste reduction. The guest was also briefed on the cultural significance of this craft and its relevance within the global environmental agenda.

As part of the pavilion tour, the İYİ Party Chairman was introduced to an interactive exhibition dedicated to restoring the Turanian tiger population. A highlight of the presentation was the AI-powered digital guides, Amur and Umit. They introduce visitors to Kazakhstan’s conservation programs, environmental initiatives, and technological innovations in multiple languages.

Special focus was placed on the work to reintroduce the Turanian tiger into the wild in the Ile-Balkhash region. This project aims to revive natural ecosystems and preserve the unique biodiversity of Central Asia.

The National Pavilion of Kazakhstan at COP31 unites the country’s cultural, environmental, and investment agendas. Within the framework of Kazakhstan’s participation in the conference, 34 investment-related documents have been signed, and the pavilion’s program includes 38 thematic events.

Müsavat Dervişoğlu’s visit provided another valuable opportunity to showcase Kazakhstan’s environmental milestones to Turkish and international guests, demonstrate the connection between national traditions and modern principles of sustainable development, and expand the platform for international dialogue.