To tackle the growing climate crisis and its unequal effects on children, Kazakhstan has joined more than 65 countries worldwide in signing the Declaration on Children, Youth and Climate Action. The signing held in Astana, highlights Kazakhstan’s dedication to amplifying young voices in shaping climate policies.
Minister Yerlan Nyssanbayev highlighted UNICEF’s key role in protecting children from climate change and affirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening collaboration for child-focused sustainable initiatives.
“By signing the Declaration, Kazakhstan has pledged to engage meaningfully with children and young people to shape actions that secure a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment for future generations. We look forward to strengthening our partnership with the Government to turn this commitment into tangible outcomes for children,” Reginia De Dominicis, UNICEF’s Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia, stated.
Kazakhstan is actively incorporating the unique climate vulnerabilities and needs of children into key environmental frameworks such as the Nationally Determined Contributions 3.0 and the National Adaptation Plan (NAP). Last year, the government endorsed the Taza Qazaqstan (Clean Kazakhstan) concept, a national plan running from 2024 to 2029 that promotes ecological culture and sustainable development across society.
Education efforts are also central to Kazakhstan’s approach, with initiatives designed to engage children and youth in environmental sustainability and foster a strong sense of responsibility toward nature.
Looking ahead, Kazakhstan will host the Regional Climate Summit in 2026, where youth voices and climate solutions will take center stage.
The Declaration on Children, Youth and Climate Action marks a historic commitment to accelerate inclusive, child- and youth-focused climate policies worldwide. UNICEF, as one of the declaration’s custodians, is actively supporting Kazakhstan and other governments in adopting and implementing these vital measures.
Beyond policy, UNICEF works closely with young climate volunteers across Kazakhstan, who have already reached over two million people through various sustainability initiatives, demonstrating the power of youth engagement in driving environmental change.
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