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Kazakhstan has made significant strides in sustainable development and carbon neutrality, yet faces critical challenges in implementing its climate strategies. The country's heating sector reforms, renewable energy targets, and decarbonization roadmap reveal tensions between ambitious environmental goals and structural dependence on coal and hydrocarbons, raising questions about the enforceability of climate commitments and the adequacy of investment frameworks.

Hydropower is the largest source of clean and green energy in the world. Due to the ever-increasing demand for energy and global climate change, many countries have chosen to develop hydropower...

Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) is increasingly recognised worldwide as a critical mechanism for reducing CO₂ emissions from industrial and energy facilities.

At present, a draft[1] of the new rules on implementation of extended producer/importer[2] obligations (hereinafter - the "New Rules"), which, presumably, will replace the existing one...

Kazakhstan's railway infrastructure presents unique legal challenges for investors, with ownership structures ranging from state-controlled mainline networks to privately-owned access tracks. Understanding the regulatory framework—including strategic object restrictions, natural monopoly rules, and environmental permitting—is essential before acquiring or operating railway assets.

The Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan is currently considering a draft of the new Environmental Code (hereinafter - the 'Draft Code') ...

What shortcomings the current Environmental Code has?

Kazakhstan positions itself as a promising country for the development and implementation of hydropower projects on its territory.

The mining sector plays an important role in the Kazakh economy, at 13-14% of the country's GDP and more than 20% of its exports.

On January 2nd, 2021, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan signed a new code: the Environmental Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as the Code) to introduce...

The spotlight on low-carbon hydrogen has intensified since the adoption of the Paris Agreement. Currently, over 70 nations worldwide have charted strategic trajectories...

As Kazakhstan advances its energy transition and decarbonisation agenda, the decommissioning of conventional power plants is becoming an increasingly important issue for project developers...

Dear colleagues, in this newsletter we would like to share an interesting experience that occurred in our recent litigation practice.

Какие недостатки имеются в действующем Экологическом кодексе? Почему возникла не

Kazakhstan's investment attractiveness in mining industry increases each day, mineral resource base of Kazakhstan is striking in its diversity.

Overall, 2.1 thousand fines amounting to 322.9 billion KZT were imposed for environmental violations in 2023.

In this publication, we would like to highlight the most significant changes and innovations in the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in 2021.