President Kassym-Jomart
Tokayev has outlined
key tasks for the new Minister of Ecology and Natural
Resources Alibek Kuantyrov, including ensuring the further restoration of forests,
developing national park infrastructure, and building a circular economy
through waste recycling. The
Head of State also focused on the prospects for
constructing waste-to-energy plants in Astana, Almaty, and Shymkent, followed
by scaling up this experience in other regions. The meeting also emphasized the
importance of raising environmental awareness and continuing the implementation
of the Taza Qazaqstan initiative.

