ArmInfo. "The countries of Central Asia, as a region emerging from the USSR, inherited a difficult legacy - outdated technologies," said Erlan Nysanbayev, Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan, during a meeting with international journalists who arrived in Astana to cover the Regional Environmental Summit (RES).
In this regard, he emphasized that these countries face the task of modernizing all economic sectors. "We all understand that we need to minimize pollutant emissions. We understand that we need to improve the energy sector. Why? Because up to 80% of CO2 emissions today come from the energy sector." "Therefore, our top priority is to reduce these emissions in order to stabilize the overall environmental situation," Nysanbayev noted.
According to him, production facilities are currently being modernized in Kazakhstan, but significant resources are needed to support these processes. In this vein, the head of the environmental agency noted that the main goal of the RES summit is to attract the attention of international financial institutions and the global community. "In fact, all these problems-even those of a single region-must be addressed collectively, by the entire world," the minister emphasized.
He also noted that energy, agriculture, and the transition to water-saving technologies are common challenges faced by any country. "We need international organizations, expert opinions, and international experience. Only through such events can we address the challenges we face. Therefore, the main task is to modernize all sectors of the economy and retool, which will lead to reduced greenhouse gas emissions," he concluded.
The Regional Environmental Summit (RES) is being held in Astana from April 22 to 24 under the theme "A Shared Vision for a Sustainable Future." The event aims to develop comprehensive policies and tools for the protection, restoration, and shared use of ecosystems, water, and land resources, as well as biodiversity conservation in Central Asian countries. The RES is organized by the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan jointly with the United Nations and several international organizations. It is the first large-scale event aimed at developing joint solutions reflecting a regional approach to overcoming environmental challenges.
