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UN chief calls for leadership of G20 on climate action

UNITED NATIONS. KAZINFORM - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday called for leadership of the Group of 20 (G20) on global climate action, Xinhua reports.

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26.07.2021 07:46

Over 150 dead in Europe floods as search for survivors intensifies

BRUSSELS. KAZINFORM Emergency workers in western Germany and Belgium were working Saturday to rescue survivors after devastating floods struck northwest Europe this week, leaving at least 150 people dead.

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18.07.2021 13:19

Northern Hemisphere sees devastating flooding, wildfires this summer: WMO

GENEVA. KAZINFORM Heatwaves, destructive wildfires, and devastating flooding created by intense rainfalls have swept through the northern Hemisphere this summer, killing hundreds and destroying houses, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reported on Friday.

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17.07.2021 13:35

Single-use plastics out of EU markets

BRUSSELS. KAZINFORM - The EU's Single-Use Plastic Directive came into effect on Saturday, banning common items made with single-use plastics, Anadolu reports.

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04.07.2021 17:26

Kazakhstan ranked 33rd in Green Future Index

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM – Kazakhstan is ranked 33rd in the Green Future Index, a ranking of 76 leading countries and territories on their progress and commitment toward building a low carbon future, Kazinform correspondent reports.

Society > Environment

01.07.2021 13:21

«Trash Fleet» sails in Almaty raising awareness about pollution

ALMATY. KAZINFORM On June 24, 2021, Almaty-based civil society organization «Dva Kryla» began a unique ecological project «Trash Fleet».

Society > Environment

30.06.2021 18:43

Land degradation undermines well-being of 3.2 bln people, warns UN chief

UNITED NATIONS. KAZINFORM United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday warned that land degradation from climate change and the expansion of agriculture, cities and infrastructure «undermines the well-being of 3.2 billion people.»

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17.06.2021 18:15

Kazakhstan plants 81.5mln trees

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM – 81.5 million trees have been planted on the area of 21.6 thousand ha in Kazakhstan, Kazakh Ecology, Geology, and Natural Resources Minister Magzum Mirzagaliyev said, Kazinform correspondent reports.

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15.06.2021 13:49

PM orders to step up work to reduce pollution levels in Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM – Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Askar Mamin has instructed the Government to step up work to reduce pollution levels across the country, Kazinform correspondent reports.

Society > Environment

15.06.2021 12:27

Kazakhstan plans to boost electric vehicle numbers

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM – Kazakh PM Askar Mamin called for keeping working on boosting the number of electric vehicles in the country, Kazinform correspondent reports.

Society > Environment

15.06.2021 12:16

Kazakhstan to build 39 new water reservoirs

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM «Kazakhstan plans to build 39 new water reservoirs in 9 regions,» Kazakh Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources Minister Magzum MIrzagaliyev said.

Politics > Government

14.06.2021 14:57

Kazakhstan’s average temperature up 1.37°C over last century – Ecology Ministry

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM – Kazakh Minister of Ecology, Geology, and Natural Resources Magzum Mirzagaliyev told about how climate has changed in the country in the past century, Kazinform correspondent reports.

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03.06.2021 19:14

Tokayev addresses 1st International Environment Congress ECOJER

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM – President’s Special Envoy for international cooperation Yerzhan Kazykhan has read out the Kazakh Head of State’s message during the International Environment Congress ECOJER, Kazinform correspondent reports.

Politics > President

03.06.2021 16:02

New Vice Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources named

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM – Aliya Shalabekova has been appointed as the new Vice Minister of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kazinform has learnt from the prime minister’s press service.

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21.05.2021 09:28

Kazakhstan, Finland to step up cooperation in ecological sphere

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM – Co-chairmen of the Kazakh-Finnish Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation held a meeting during which they signed the Protocol of the 11th session of the Commission and a joint statement on the activation of the cooperation, Kazinform reports.

Society > Environment

14.05.2021 16:13

Bangladesh hits highest temperature in 7 years: 41.2 C

DHAKA. KAZINFORM Bangladesh saw its highest temperature in seven years on Sunday, hitting a scorching 41.2 C (106.2 F), according to official figures.

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26.04.2021 21:46

Kazakh capital to grow oak alley

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM 300 mature oak trees will be planted along the Turan Avenue in Nur-Sultan, the Instagram account of the Urbanistic Centre reports.

Regions > Nur-Sultan

25.04.2021 14:13

Pavlodar region plants 20,000 trees and shrubs in one day

PAVLODAR. KAZINFORM The large-scale tree-planting and cleanup campaign took place in Pavlodar region on April 24, the regional administration’s Telegram Channel reads.

Regions > Pavlodar region

25.04.2021 11:10

Ecological campaign kicks off in Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM Kieli tabigat (Sacred nature) national youth ecological campaign kicked off in the Kazakh capital, Kazinform reports.

Society > Environment

24.04.2021 12:10

UN chief calls on developed countries to contribute more to tackling climate change

UNITED NATIONS. KAZINFORM United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called on developed countries to contribute more to defeating climate change during a U.S.-hosted virtual event.

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23.04.2021 07:16

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