News by tag - Ecology

Volumes, logistics and optimal location of infrastructure. How to make waste management sector attractive for investment

Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Yerlan Nysanbayev made a report on intensification of construction of municipal solid waste processing plants in large cities with the involvement of investors at the Government session. 

37 new solid waste treatment plants to be launched in Kazakhstan 

The issue of construction of solid waste processing plants in major cities was considered at the Government session under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov. 

Costly but safe. Head of MES lists potentially dangerous areas needing to be addressed in advance before floods

The current flood situation in the country today is relatively stable. At the same time, according to the preliminary forecast of Kazhydromet JSC, at the end of February and in March in the south-eastern, northern and central parts of the country may fall heavy precipitation with a monthly norm per day. Such data at the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov was voiced by the head of the Ministry for Emergency Situations Chingis Arinov. 

In real time: enterprise emission tracking system being introduced in Kazakhstan

The issues of compliance with environmental requirements at enterprises were considered during the Government session chaired by Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov. 

Alikhan Smailov meets with World Bank's Regional Director for Central Asia

Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov held a meeting with the World Bank Regional Director for Central Asia Tatiana Proskuryakova.

Kazakhstan to double fines for throwing garbage out of designated places

A number of new measures to combat spontaneous dumps and improve the efficiency of waste management will be adopted in Kazakhstan. Relevant issues discussed at the regular Government session of the Republic of Kazakhstan. 

Work on attracting investment in green technologies is to be intensified in Kazakhstan

Issues of support for new projects in the field of renewable energy were discussed at the meeting of the Council on the transition to a green economy under the chairmanship of Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov. 

Fish population to grow by 7% by 2030 — Yerlan Nysanbayev

Cultivation of marketable fish in Kazakhstan in the next 7 years is planned to reach 270 thousand tons per year, domestic consumption of products from it to increase to 134 thousand tons. This was announced by Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Yerlan Nysanbayev at a press conference at the site of the Central Communications Service.

Ministry of Ecology takes several legislative measures to prevent unauthorized landfills — Nyssanbayev

At the Government session chaired by the Prime Minister of RK Alikhan Smailov, measures to eliminate illegal dumps were considered. Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Yerlan Nyssanbayev, Akim of Mangystau region Nurlan Nogaev, Akim of Abay region Nurlan Urankhaev made reports on this issue.

Cheaper to pay fines than dump garbage in landfills – Alikhan Smailov on formation of unauthorized dumpsites

Measures to eliminate illegal dumps were discussed at the Government session chaired by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov.

Special commission to conduct full investigation of accident causes at Kazakhstan mine in Karaganda region

Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov held a meeting on the situation at the Kazakhstan mine JSC ArcelorMittal Temirtau in Karaganda region.

New waste water treatment facilities construction in Taraz to start as soon as possible — Alikhan Smailov

As part of a working trip to Zhambyl region, Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov familiarized himself with the condition of filtration fields of Taraz city and the progress of preparations for the construction of new sewage treatment facilities (STF), and visited the new regional multidisciplinary center of oncology and surgery.

Farmers subsidies, digitalization of property owners associations and environmental control: new electronic platforms discussed by Government

A regular meeting of the Digitalization Commission was held in the Government under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov.

Renewable energy sources to account for 15% of Kazakhstan energy balance by 2030 — Alikhan Smailov

The 12th meeting of the dialogue platform "Kazakhstan-European Union" with the participation of leaders of central government agencies and representatives of the diplomatic corps was held in Astana, chaired by Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov.

Minister of Ecology Zulfiya Suleimenova announces water shortage solutions in Astana

The task to provide 100% access to quality drinking water by the end of 2025 is facing the Government of Kazakhstan. The heads of the Ministries of Industry and Infrastructural Development Marat Karabayev and Ecology and Natural Resources Zulfiya Suleimenova reported on the measures planned to achieve this goal at the meeting of the Government. 

Salary increase, early retirement and social support: Alikhan Smailov listens to problematic issues of medical workers and miners in Ulytau region

On a working trip to the Ulytau region, Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov visited a number of industrial facilities, met with miners of the Annensky copper mine, familiarized himself with the progress of the overhaul of the Satpayev Central Hospital and the development of the health system in the region as a whole.