New Report Highlights Urgent Need for Climate Change Awareness and Policy Engagement in Kazakhstan

A CTTN Research Grant Report underscores critical gaps in climate governance coordination across Kazakhstan. Authored by Dr. Azimzhan Khitakhunov of the Eurasian Research Institute, “Climate Change in Kazakhstan: State Policy and Public Awareness” reveals insufficient synergy between governmental climate strategies and public engagement mechanisms. The state-funded study, part of the 2024 CTTN Research Grants Program, identifies particular deficiencies in communicating policy objectives to civil society.

The analysis establishes three core intervention areas: structured youth participation frameworks, multi-stakeholder climate innovation systems, and nationwide environmental education standardization. While acknowledging existing youth engagement in climate initiatives, Dr. Khitakhunov emphasizes the need to institutionalize public consultation channels through regional climate councils and vocational training integration.
These findings hold immediate relevance for CAREC nations developing climate adaptation frameworks. The report specifically advocates establishing ministerial-civil society working groups to synchronize policy implementation, stressing that effective climate action requires transparent communication between governmental bodies, academic institutions, and municipal authorities.