Digital Development and Climate Change Adaptation in Focus at the OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum

Prague, September 12-13, 2024 – A delegation from Kazakhstan, led by Director of the Digitalization Department of the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, Meirgul Kuandykova, is actively participating in the 31st OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum.

This event provided OSCE participating states and the expert community with an important platform to exchange experiences and best practices in the fields of digital innovation, sustainable development, and climate change adaptation.

Speaking at the opening session, Ms.Kuandykova reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2060, as well as plans to reduce the share of coal in the energy sector and promote renewable energy sources. Additionally, digital solutions are being actively implemented for water resource management and disaster prevention, contributing to sustainable development and efficient water use.

On the sidelines of the Forum, a meeting took place between the heads of the delegations from Kazakhstan and France. During the meeting, both parties expressed satisfaction with the dynamic cooperation in the environmental sector between the two countries. The participants also discussed prospects for further deepening collaboration, including within the OSCE framework and other international organizations.