QAZAQ GREEN.  The II International Business Festival on renewable energy, sources “Qazaq Green Fest” has started in Borovoe. The theme of the festival is "Energy Sustainability of Kazakhstan: Energy Transition."

Throughout the sessions, participants will engage in discussions surrounding critical topics related to the energy transition in Kazakhstan. These include ensuring energy security, state policies in the renewable energy sector, strategic visions for the country's power industry, accessible financing for renewable energy projects, gender and corporate aspects of ESG policy, and the development of carbon markets. Business representatives will openly address the challenges encountered during the implementation of renewable energy projects, fostering an exchange of international experiences.

The event is organized with the support of the Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan, as well as the Akimat of Akmola Region. The thematic panel sessions will cover the following topics:

• Ensuring energy sustainability in Kazakhstan

• Strategic vision for the development of Kazakhstan's power industry

• Corporate-level initiatives for reducing carbon footprint

• Advancements in small-scale renewable energy projects

• Carbon markets: international experiences and development perspectives in Kazakhstan

•  Future directions for renewable energy development in Kazakhstan: plans, challenges, and prospects

• Implementation prospects of affordable financing instruments for renewable energy projects

• Introduction of energy storage systems

• Promoting domestic investments in renewable energy

• ESG policy: gender aspects and corporate governance, etc.

It is expected that the discussions will result in the creation of a Charter — an appeal from the business community to the Government of Kazakhstan — highlighting the need for further development of renewable energy sources in the country.

Huawei, in partnership with Photomate, assumes the role of the festival's general partner. The event is sponsored by Arm Wind, TotalEnergies, LONGi, Sany Renewable Energy, Jusan Bank, Polymetal Eurasia, Zhanatasskaya WPP, Jinko Solar, Allur, Bureau Veritas, Unicase Law Firm, Unigreen, Alageum Electric, Profland, and ADS Sapa.

The festival also receives support from the United Nations Development Program in Kazakhstan, the Eurasian Development Bank, and the KAZENERGY Association.