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.
GGGI has applied multiple approaches to the Strategy for Kazakhstan’s Green Economy, including analyzing green growth potential across sectors and the macro-economic impact of the carbon charge.
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.
The Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan commits to establish an International Center for Green Technology and Investment.
Kazakhstan commits to improving the welfare of the population and the quality of the environment through cost-effective measures that mitigate pressure on the environment.