Kazakhstan to expand waste recycling and forest restoration
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Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has instructed officials to explore the construction of waste-to-energy plants in Astana, Almaty and Shymkent, according to the Akorda presidential press service.
The president discussed the issue during a meeting with the newly appointed Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources, Alibek Kuantyrov.
The experience gained from building such facilities is expected to be extended to other regions of the country in the future.
Tokayev also tasked the ministry with restoring forests, developing infrastructure in national parks and expanding waste recycling as part of efforts to promote a circular economy.
The president also instructed the ministry to continue implementing the Taza Kazakhstan initiative and work to raise environmental awareness among the public.
Alibek Kuantyrov was appointed Kazakhstan’s Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources on 3 September, replacing Yerlan Nyssanbayev.
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