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Previously, we introduced you to a brief overview of changes related to the draft law "On introducing changes and amendments to the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan...

On November 28 through December 13, 2023, Dubai (United Arab Emirates) fostered an annual Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)...

Starting in 1995, world leaders met annually to discuss climate change policy at the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

This article covers performing of environmental due diligence by law firm and its comparison with environmental audit procedure in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Kazakhstan's legal system provides a structured framework for businesses and investors, offering clarity and stability through its comprehensive legal regulations.

The need to modernise heating networks and the question of adopting a new law on "thermal energy" have been on the table for a long time.

Previously, the environmental audit was obligatory, but later was ceased after the adoption of the new Environmental Code.

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 new mechanisms for...

Over the past decade, Kazakhstan has been developing its legal and regulatory framework in the renewable energy sector.

Waste is one of the main environmental problems, carrying potential hazards to human health and the environment.

On July 14 in 2021 European Commission developed EU Green Deal1 environmental plan. It is planned to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 55% by 2030.

Being a major producer of fossil fuels, Kazakhstan is seeking to diversify its energy mix by 50% alternative energy sources, including gas, nuclear and renewable energy.

Kazakhstan has enacted its first dedicated radioactive waste management law, establishing a national operator with exclusive disposal rights and new compliance requirements. The legislation introduces stricter ownership transfer conditions, removes previous storage time limits, and creates a framework for importing reprocessed nuclear material. These changes have significant implications for nuclear facility developers, uranium producers, financiers, and contractors operating in Kazakhstan's expanding nucle

The development of sustainable transport in Kazakhstan's cities is a priority to solve problems of traffic congestion, pollution and the development of mobility in the passenger transport network.

Tackling climate change is one of the key challenges of the XXI century. Given the widespread trend towards the decarbonisation of the economy, various ways of tackling greenhouse gas emissions have

In this article, we address the issue of calculating obligations in License obligation performance reports (LKU Report) and possible approaches to avoid disputes with the competent authority (Regulator).

On 1 July 2016, the Law On Amendments and Additions to Some Legislative Acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the transition of the Republic of Kazakhstan to a "green economy" came into force.