“Among our notable achievements, this partnership has facilitated the development and adoption of Kazakhstan’s Environmental Code, Carbon Neutrality Strategy, and Green Economy Concept. Additionally, PAGE has focused on key sectors and thematic areas, including sustainable public procurement legislation, industrial decarbonization, green economy education, environmental quality, waste management, and fiscal reform” said Katarzyna Wawiernia, UN Resident Coordinator ad interim and UNDP Resident Representative in Kazakhstan
Since 2019, PAGE in Kazakhstan has carried out analytical work in best available technology, carbon tariffs, and fiscal reform, the social-economy impact of coal phaseout, and more. This analytical work is critical to enabling evidence-based, informed policy making in Kazakhstan. Key work included sustainable development, industrial carbonization and waste management.
PAGE work in Kazakhstan covered SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) – through a focus on waste management and related energy and emission related challenges and opportunities; SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 12 (Responsible Production and Consumption), and SDG 15 (Life on Land) – through a focus on BATs.
The Congress also paid special attention to the review of Kazakhstan’s contributions to the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement (NDC) at the National Level. “In Kazakhstan, the UN Country Team has offered over 30 types of support to the Government to enhance its NDCs, aiming to raise ambition and align national efforts with the 1.5°C goal.” noted Katarzhina Waviernia.
Topics such as sustainable public procurement, industrial decarbonization, waste management and financial reforms were also discussed.
