The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources and UNDP hold a dialogue with participants of the Senate’s School of Analytics

January 30, 2026

Large group of professionals in business attire posing for a group photo in a conference room. — Participants of the fifth cohort of the School of Analytics of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan

UNDP Kazakhstan/ Danil Akramov

The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Kazakhstan held a joint meeting with representatives of government agencies, experts, project teams, and participants of the fifth cohort of the School of Analytics of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The discussion focused on key environmental priorities, including biodiversity, climate change, and waste management.

Photograph of a man in a suit and tie seated at a conference table with water bottles. — Yerlan Nyssanbayev, Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan

UNDP Kazakhstan/ Danil Akramov

Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan, Yerlan Nyssanbayev, emphasized the growing importance of analytics and evidence-based approaches in shaping effective public policy, particularly in environmental protection, climate adaptation, and the sustainable use of natural resources. The meeting also highlighted key outcomes of national efforts aligned with Kazakhstan’s commitments under the Convention on Biological Diversity.

Panel discussion: two women seated on stage with microphones, blue flags, and nameplate. — Katarzyna Wawiernia, UNDP Resident Representative in Kazakhstan

UNDP Kazakhstan/ Danil Akramov

“Events like this are particularly valuable, as effective environmental policy relies not only on ambition but also on evidence, analytical capacity, and informed dialogue. UNDP is proud to support Kazakhstan with analytical and technical expertise in developing national strategies and action plans, ensuring that national priorities align with global commitments while remaining fully integrated into the country’s development framework,” said Katarzyna Wawiernia, UNDP Resident Representative in Kazakhstan.

Panelists at a long table presenting to a seated audience in a conference room.

Man in suit at a laptop on a podium in a wood-paneled conference room.

Woman in blazer and glasses speaks at a teal podium with microphone in a conference room.

Photo: man in suit presenting to audience in a conference room, one hand raised.

Photograph of a woman presenter speaking to a seated audience in a bright conference room.

Man in a denim jacket speaks into a microphone at a conference, audience seated.

UNDP Kazakhstan/ Danil Akramov

The meeting participants focused on integrating environmental priorities into national sustainable development strategies, including ecosystem restoration, sustainable land management, climate finance, and innovative nature-based solutions.

Group of students in a classroom with wooden panel walls; one person holds a phone.

Professionals in business attire seated in a conference room, listening.

Audience seated in a conference room; foreground woman with dark hair and pearl necklace.

Group of businesspeople in suits seated in rows at a conference.

UNDP Kazakhstan/ Danil Akramov

UNDP, in partnership with the Ministry and with support from donors, has contributed to significant progress in the environmental sector. A key milestone has been the adoption of the National Biodiversity Conservation Concept for 2026–2035, which sets national priorities for the protection and sustainable use of flora, fauna, and ecosystems. At the same time, efforts focused on advancing Kazakhstan’s Nationally Determined Contributions 3.0 and National Adaptation Plan, emphasizing the integration of environmental and climate factors into sectoral policies, risk management systems, and investment planning. These initiatives have also shaped national legislation, with ecosystem-based approaches now incorporated in updated Environmental and Forestry Codes.

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