Kazakhstan has set ambitious environmental goals, including the planting of 336.5mn trees across 494,000 hectares in 2025. The announcement was made during a session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, where the implementation of the Taza Qazaqstan ecological action was reviewed. The session featured reports from key ministers, outlining the progress made in 2024 and the next steps in the national environmental agenda.
Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Yerlan Nyssanbayev shared that the Taza Qazaqstan campaign in 2024 saw active participation from 6.2mn people. The campaign led to the collection of 1.1mn tonnes of waste and the planting of approximately 1.6mn trees. Nyssanbayev also highlighted that over 1.1bn trees have already been planted since the initiative’s launch in 2021, bringing Kazakhstan closer to its 2027 goal of 2bn trees.
The session also focused on the participation of industrial enterprises in environmental efforts. Minister of Industry and Construction Kanat Sharlapayev reported that major companies, such as ERG Group, plan to plant 1.8mn trees in 2025. Additionally, Solidcore Resources initiated a pilot project in 2024 to plant forests on 500 hectares in Kostanay, with plans to expand to 1,500 hectares in the future. Qarmet has already planted over 1mn trees since 2022.
Prime Minister Bektenov emphasized that Taza Qazaqstan is more than just a series of environmental actions—it is about fostering an ecological culture and instilling a deep respect for nature.
"The initiatives of the president are designed to establish a new environmental ideology and encourage sustainable behavior across all sectors of society," he said.
The session also addressed Kazakhstan’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality as part of the Paris Agreement. The prime minister instructed the Ministry of Ecology and local authorities to finalize the introduction of automated systems for monitoring emissions and to explore the creation of carbon polygons, aimed at absorbing carbon and mitigating environmental damage.
Akimats (city administrations) were also tasked with improving waste management by opening new plants to process household waste and working to eliminate unauthorized dumps. Local authorities were urged to increase the survival rate of trees by establishing nurseries for planting material.
In addition, the Ministries of Ecology and Digital Development were directed to strengthen satellite monitoring to detect illegal dumps, while the Ministries of Culture, Education, Science, and Higher Education were asked to expand efforts to raise awareness and promote environmental stewardship among the public.
Kazakhstan’s Taza Qazaqstan initiative, which will continue through 2029, aims to improve the country’s environmental situation, with a focus on waste reduction, green space expansion, and building a sustainable future.
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