A Government Hour was held in the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, during which the Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources, Mr. Yerlan Nysanbayev, presented the outcomes of the country’s environmental reform and outlined key priorities of state policy in the field of environmental protection.

The International Center for Green Technologies and Investment Projects (IGTIPC) also took part in the session, presenting its supervised initiatives, including projects from the Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP-Kazakhstan).

In his address, the Minister emphasized that since 2021, Kazakhstan has been systematically implementing Best Available Techniques (BAT) and Integrated Environmental Permits (IEP) as tools for modernizing the industrial sector. These measures have already led to a 6% reduction in emissions among the largest polluting enterprises, with a target of achieving a 20% reduction by 2029.

Green Solutions Exhibition: Local Technologies for Global Challenges

A major highlight of the Government Hour was the exhibition of environmental projects, organized with the support of IGTIPC. The exhibition featured innovations under GCIP-Kazakhstan—an international program implemented in partnership with UNIDO and the Global Environment Facility (GEF), aimed at supporting innovative small and medium-sized businesses in the field of green technologies.

Selected GCIP-Kazakhstan Projects:

• Science and Technology Water Center (Petropavlovsk) – A biological wastewater treatment and waterbody rehabilitation technology using Chlorella vulgaris microalgae without chemical reagents.
• InTech-Forecast – A system for forecasting renewable energy generation using artificial intelligence and digital twins.
• FACEPLATE – A digital platform for optimizing industrial processes, reducing environmental footprint, and enabling sustainable transformation of enterprises.
• Rocket Plastic – Recycling single-use plastics into durable products and furniture made from 100% recycled materials.
• TabQorTech (Kostanay) – Drone-based seeding technologies using biodegradable capsules for vegetation restoration and combating land degradation.

These projects showcase GCIP’s potential as a catalyst for sustainable solutions with international market readiness. Several have already received global recognition, passed through acceleration programs, and attracted initial investments.

Other IGTIPC Projects: Nationally Driven Green Innovations

• Kemel Private Enterprise – Comprehensive recycling of ash-slag, calcite- and keratin-containing waste into construction chemicals, bio-fertilizers, and animal feed additives.
• Dala-Ecos Technology – Utilization of sulfur dioxide and production of sulfur-based polymer binders and green construction materials (Greencrete).
• KunTech – Domestic production of solar collectors tailored to Kazakhstan’s climate for solar heating systems.
• Raduga LLP (Petropavlovsk) – Full-cycle plant for plastic waste recycling and production of metal-plastic items.
• Waste Paper Collection Program – An environmental initiative that promotes sustainable paper waste collection among the general population, educational institutions, and businesses.

The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, in cooperation with IGTIPC, will continue developing the Green Technologies Registry, expanding partnerships with international organizations, and supporting domestic innovations. Special attention is given to the GCIP-Kazakhstan platform, which serves as an effective tool for engaging the private sector in achieving the country’s environmental and climate goals.