• Central Asia is highly susceptible to climate-induced floods, landslides, and wildfires.
• Kazakhstan aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.

Kazakhstan has affirmed its commitment to meeting global climate goals in Baku, Azerbaijan, where the COP29 conference is currently taking place.

Representatives from the country shared progress on their climate plans, which includes data on greenhouse gas emissions, recommendations for economic transformation, and future projections.

The country received over $3.7 billion in green energy deals at the climate conference in Baku. This includes $2 billion through a partnership with China focused on renewable energy and emission reductions, a tie-up with a UAE-based company to develop wind power, and an agreement with the Asian Development Bank to phase out fossil fuels and expand green energy use.

Central Asia is highly vulnerable to climate change, with the region bearing a heavy toll in recent years due to climate-induced disasters such as floods, earthquakes, and droughts. This has prompted countries like Kazakhstan to do their part to shield their region from further loss and damage caused by climate change.

Kazakhstan has committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2060. It plans to dramatically reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and shift towards alternative energy sources. The nation is also focusing on sustainable farming practices to improve soil quality and lower carbon emissions.

As a key player in the global energy market, supplying uranium, Kazakhstan is doing its part to achieve the global climate goals, including addressing climate change risks and transitioning to a low-carbon economy. This sets a benchmark for other Central Asian countries to follow.

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Source: Euractiv