QAZAQ GREEN. The National Pavilion of the Republic of Kazakhstan was officially opened at the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31) in Antalya. 

The opening ceremony was attended by Chairman of the Committee on Agrarian Issues and Ecology of the Kurultai Serik Yegizbayev, members of the Halyq Kenesi, Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov, and Minister of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan Akmaral Alnazarova. The pavilion is serving as an international platform for showcasing the country’s environmental achievements, promoting green technologies and developing investment cooperation, according to the NJSC "International Green Technologies and Investment Projects Center".

Kazakhstan’s participation in COP31 is aimed at strengthening international partnerships, attracting investment and promoting practical solutions for sustainable development. The global climate agenda is now shifting from general commitments to concrete economic decisions, technological cooperation and the scaling up of green finance.

“For Kazakhstan, COP31 is an opportunity to present national priorities, share achieved results and contribute to joint solutions for a sustainable future. We see this platform not only as a space for exchanging views, but above all as a chance to move from dialogue to concrete actions and measurable results,” said Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Alibek Kuantyrov during the pavilion opening.

The pavilion’s concept, “Connection of Times: Past, Present, Future,” reflects the continuity between Kazakhstan’s natural heritage and modern technological solutions. The 250-square-metre space has an open architectural style that conveys the scale and expanse of the Kazakh steppe.

One of the pavilion’s digital guides is an artificial intelligence presented as the Turanian tigers “Ümit” and “Amur.” The interactive format lets international guests learn about Kazakhstan’s environmental initiatives and technology projects in several languages.

The exhibition showcases the country’s results in biodiversity conservation and the restoration of natural ecosystems. Key examples include the return of the Turanian tiger to the wild in the Ile-Balkhash reserve, the recovery of the saiga population from a critical 21,000 to a record 4.7 million animals, and restoration work in the Northern Aral Sea and the creation of saxaul forests on the dried seabed.

A separate section is devoted to modern green technologies and the environmental modernization of the economy. It includes the regional phytoremediation program “Green Shield of Central Asia,” the national digital platform KazMethane MRV for monitoring and detecting methane leaks, technologies for processing industrial waste, and the adoption of best available techniques at enterprises.

The national pavilion also introduces visitors to the potential of Kazakhstan’s agro-industrial complex and its environmentally friendly products. The art installation “Kurak Korpe” illustrates traditional principles of careful resource use through the modern concept of Zero Waste.

An important part of Kazakhstan’s COP31 participation is the business and investment agenda. During the conference, 38 thematic events are planned at the pavilion with the participation of government bodies, international organizations, business representatives and partner structures.

The programme covers the key areas of the climate agenda: climate finance, industrial decarbonization, the energy transition, development of the carbon market under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, water security, biodiversity conservation and the introduction of innovative green technologies.

Particular attention is paid to promoting national and regional initiatives, including the Kazakhstan Climate Investment Platform (QCIP), the QaJET initiative, the restoration of the Northern Aral Sea, conservation of the Caspian Sea ecosystem, combating desertification and the development of renewable energy.

“Today we face a common task: turning climate commitments into concrete projects, investments and technological solutions. Kazakhstan is open to new partnerships, investment and technological cooperation. I am confident that the National Pavilion will become a platform for new initiatives and mutually beneficial partnerships that contribute to sustainable development in Central Asia and the world,” the minister stressed.

The opening of the National Pavilion at COP31 confirms Kazakhstan’s readiness for open international dialogue and for strengthening partnerships in climate policy. The country consistently promotes practical solutions that combine environmental priorities, technological development and investment opportunities.