Kazakh President receives Ecology and Natural Resources Minister

Kazakh President receives Ecology and Natural Resources Minister

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.