Kazakhstan

The world is changing rapidly, and our climate and ecosystems are under growing pressure. Nature is losing its balance as species disappear, land degrades, and water and air become polluted. These are not just environmental issues — they are serious economic risks that threaten food, water, and clim...Read more
Photo: UNDP Kazakhstan/Roman Liberchuk
Photo: UNDP Kazakhstan/Roman Liberchuk
Ecotourism today is more than just a trend - but a response to global challenges. In response to climate change and biodiversity loss, people are increasingly choosing sustainable travel — enjoying nature while helping to protect it. Kazakhstan is already embracing this global trend. The country is...Read more
Photo: UNDP Kazakhstan. East Kazakhstan region, Belukha Mountain range.
Photo: UNDP Kazakhstan. East Kazakhstan region, Belukha Mountain range.
When the BIOFIN process began in Kazakhstan about ten years ago, it was realized that funding for protected areas was limited. The government wanted to change this with the support of UNDP-BIOFIN. Initially, a clause was included in the 2017 law on protected areas. This clause states that the manage...Read more
February 2024, Almaty, Kazakhstan
February 2024, Almaty, Kazakhstan
25 environmental finance experts, including government officials, technical specialists and international experts from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan came together at a sub-regional meeting in Almaty in February 2024 to discuss the Global Biodiversity Expenditure (GLOBE) Taxonomy. Currently,...Read more