Kazakhstan is a vast but sparsely populated country rich in natural resources, located in the centre of the Eurasian landmass. In recent years, it has embarked on building a greeneconomy, taking the lead among its Central Asian neighbours. The country has set itself a clear target: by 2030, emissions are supposed to be reduced by between 15 and 25 per cent, compared with the 1990 level
As part of the country's green economy strategy, Kazakhstan adopted the “National Concept for Transition to a Green Economy up to 2050” in 2013 outlining the principles of the Green Economy as a future development path. The objective is to bring the share of new renewable energy in electricity generation from zero to 3 per cent by 2020, and then to raise it further to 30 per cent by 2030 and 50 per cent by 2050. This study looks into what Kazakhstan has done for promoting the renewable energy, and provide an outlook.
Kazakhstan has taken a lead among Central Asian countries in mapping a path towards a green economy. While environmental degradation has often been discussed, only recently have environmental concerns begun to be addressed within the mainstream economy.
Stocktaking on Inclusive Green Economy in Central Asia and Mongolia: A Sub-Regional Perspective was produced as part of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) project “South-South Cooperation in Mongolia and Central Asian Countries: Sharing Knowledge on Inclusive Green Economies
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