The Minister of Ecology of Kazakhstan and the UNDP Resident Representative discussed key areas of joint work

Minister of Ecology Serikkali Brekeshev and UNDP Resident Representative in Kazakhstan Mr. Yakup Beris discussed key areas of joint work during the meeting.

The Minister thanked the United Nations Development Programme for joint cooperation in Kazakhstan, the support provided in the implementation of the Concept of Transition to a Green Economy and joint projects for the conservation of biodiversity and low-carbon projects.

During the meeting, the Minister noted the successful development and implementation of the National Project "Zhasyl Kazakhstan", in frames of which joint preparation is undergoing for introduction of an environmental education system supported by UNDP under the UN PAGE Program and announced the priorities of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of low-carbon, green development of the country.”

In addition, the parties noted the positive results of joint efforts to launch new projects of the Global Environment Facility, such as the "Small Grants Program" and "Promotion of sustainable food systems and improvement of ecosystem services in the landscape of Northern Kazakhstan".

At the end of the meeting, the UNDP Resident Representative, Mr. Beris invited the Minister to the international meeting "Stockholm+50: A Healthy planet for Shared Prosperity – our responsibility, our opportunity", convened by the United Nations General Assembly, which will be held in Stockholm, Sweden, on June 2-3, 2022.