Kazakhstan is positioning itself as a regional leader in environmental diplomacy, focusing on transboundary water management and grid integration across Central Asia. The country has committed to carbon neutrality by 2060 and is expanding its renewable energy capacity through competitive auctions. A key focus is the reform of Kazakhstan's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). While the system covers 43% of national emissions, the World Bank notes that low carbon prices and loose caps have limited its impact. Current efforts aim to tighten these caps and raise prices to drive actual decarbonization by 2030.
