#Kazakhstan

Human health must not be threatened by polluted air, resonates from the Conference in Ostrava

Human health must not be threatened by polluted air, resonates from the Conference in Ostrava

Experts, politicians, and civil activists from Europe and former USSR countries are discussing ways to improve the air quality in the Czech Republic (1). Air pollution is one of...

Europe's toxic air was discussed at a unique international conference in the Czech Republic

Europe's toxic air was discussed at a unique international conference in the Czech Republic

A three-day gathering in this Czech industrial city will examined the ways to resolve the dangers of air pollution on the national and international levels (1)....

The project of non-governmental organizations enhanced environmental democracy in Kazakhstan and helped local communities defend their rights

The project of non-governmental organizations enhanced environmental democracy in Kazakhstan and helped local communities defend their rights

Thousands citizens of the Mangystau Region can feel an improvement in their environment thanks to a three year project of non-governmental organizations financed by the EU (1)....

Polluted environment in Kazakhstan seriously contaminates foodstuff and threatens human health

Polluted environment in Kazakhstan seriously contaminates foodstuff and threatens human health

Chicken eggs and camel milk are common components of the daily diet in Kazakhstan. They are also good indicators of possible pollution of the environment. That is why the...

Camel milk from Mangystau contains  high concentrations of dangerous chemicals

Camel milk from Mangystau contains high concentrations of dangerous chemicals

Shubat is a favourite part of the daily diet for many in Kazakhstan. A lot has been said about its miraculous effects on human health. However, the Kazakhstani and Czech experts...

Six problems – six solutions: The EU small grants help the local communities in Mangystau to deal with environmental issues

Six problems – six solutions: The EU small grants help the local communities in Mangystau to deal with environmental issues

The citizens of Mangystau now have four concerns fewer. Some of the serious environmental issues have been successfully resolved by local civic initiatives with two more cases...

Ustyurt Nature Reserve aspires to become World Heritage Site, but the oilmen too have an itch for its splendid landscapes

Ustyurt Nature Reserve aspires to become World Heritage Site, but the oilmen too have an itch for its splendid landscapes

Mangystau Region could soon become a popular spot on the global tourism map. The relevant international body examines the possibility of inscribing the unique Ustyurt Nature...

The greatest polluters of Kazakhstan: Steelworks, oilfields and power plants. Many companies do not publish their data

The greatest polluters of Kazakhstan: Steelworks, oilfields and power plants. Many companies do not publish their data

Today, the top ten list of the biggest polluters in Kazakhstan, based on the official data, was published. The charts reveal that the environment has been greatly contaminated by...

Citizens of Kazakhstan will learn who pollutes their environment

Citizens of Kazakhstan will learn who pollutes their environment

On July 14, the database of the largest environmental polluters will be launched at a conference organized by the Ministry of Energy in Astana. The information in a synoptic...

Citizens of Mangystau to gain support  to solve local environmental cases

Citizens of Mangystau to gain support to solve local environmental cases

Citizens of towns and villages throughout the Mangystau Province can use the assistance of experts on environmental protection and public participation in decision-making (1)....

Consultation Centre of Eco Mangystau opens doors on Saturday

Consultation Centre of Eco Mangystau opens doors on Saturday

Visitors can come to plant trees and learn to make their own compost Do you agree that Aktau might be greener and cleaner? Environmentalists will show our citizens how to...

How to solve burning environmental issues of Mangystau? NGOs urge the state authorities to act immediately

How to solve burning environmental issues of Mangystau? NGOs urge the state authorities to act immediately

Wild waste dumps glutting the steppe, abandoned industrial objects, shocking oil spills, and the poaching of rare animals. Such is hidden face of the Mangystau Province which is...