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Kazakhstan launches online platform for monitoring and reporting greenhouse gases

The platform is an essential element of the National Emissions Trading System of Kazakhstan, which was launched in 2013 as the country’s main instrument to regulate domestic CO2 emissions and to drive the development of low-carbon technologies.

EBRD supports France’s Urbasolar in Kazakhstan

The EBRD is supporting French company Urbasolar SAS in its plans to build a solar power plant in Kazakhstan. The new Zadarya solar power plant will add 14 MW of solar capacity to Kazakhstan’s energy mix, bringing the total amount of existing and planned renewable energy to 365 MW.

New energy efficiency plans to unlock Kazakhstan’s energy potential

Kazakhstan is set to develop urban Energy Efficiency Plans for its two largest cities – Astana and Almaty. A new study, conducted jointly by city municipalities and the World Bank, outlines key improvements to be made in the energy sector of the two cities within the next 15 years, allowing savings of up to 25% on total energy consumption.

The Caucasus and Central Asia: Time for Decisive Action

The economies in the Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) are recovering supported by improving economic conditions in their main trading partners, higher commodity prices, and reforms taking hold, according to the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) 2017 CCA Regional Economic Outlook.

New ADB–Kazakhstan Strategy to support sustainable growth, economic diversification

The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Board of Directors has endorsed a new country partnership strategy (CPS) for Kazakhstan, expected to deliver more than $3 billion in assistance through 2021 to help the country diversify its economy, achieve inclusive development, and promote sustainable growth.

First energy efficient kindergartens open in Aktau

Three energy efficient kindergartens were opened in Aktau city providing 1500 students and staff with improved heating, water supply and lighting

ADB VP reaffirms support to Kazakhstan, regional cooperation

Asian Development Bank (ADB) Vice-President Wencai Zhang is on a 4-day visit in Astana where he has held talks with senior officials of the Government of Kazakhstan about ADB’s new 2017-2021 Country Partnership Strategy

CAREC aviation officials discuss regional air cooperation

Aviation officials and airline representatives from 11 member countries of the CAREC Program met in Singapore to discuss potential for enhanced regional air transport connectivity and cooperation.

Kazakhstan Power Sector: Reform Experiences and Challenges Ahead

A recent World Bank report "Stuck in Transition: Reform Experiences and Challenges Ahead in The Kazakhstan Power Sector" provides recommendations about how to improve the regulatory environment, progress with market reforms, and attract private investment.

EBRD to fund installation of heat meters in Kazakhstan

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is continuing to support Kazakhstan’s strategic goal to improve energy efficiency and promote sustainability, known as the “green economy” strategy, with a new financing under the bank’s own Green Economy Transition approach.