Minister of Ecology met with UNDP Resident Representative in Kazakhstan

A meeting was held between the Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan Zulfiya Suleimenova and the Permanent Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the Republic of Kazakhstan Katargina Vaviernia, El.kz reports with reference to the press service of the department.

During the meeting, issues of preparation for the United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2023 (COP 28), Dubai (UAE), prospects for cooperation, including in the field of green finance, were discussed.

During the meeting, the Minister thanked UNDP for its support in the implementation of joint projects in the field of environmental protection, climate change and sustainable development

"Kazakhstan is committed to the trends of low-carbon development. So in February of this year, the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan approved the Strategy for Achieving The Neutrality of Kazakhstan until 2060, which Kazakhstan plans to present at the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC. The strategy is aimed at reflecting both the economic and social benefits of the country from the transition to low-carbon development," said Zulfiya Suleimenova.

According to the ministry, from 2025 it is planned to transfer large industrial enterprises to the best available technologies. The transition to cleaner technologies poses significant challenges for Kazakhstan and many other developing countries with high dependence on traditional energy sources.

Following the meeting, the Minister noted that UNDP plays a key role in supporting the use of green financing instruments, has the potential to assist Kazakhstan in achieving gender equality goals, and expresses hope for further fruitful cooperation.

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