Practical Implementation of Article 6 Mechanisms under the Paris Agreement

A working meeting chaired by the Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, A. Kuantyrov, was held to discuss the practical implementation of Article 6 mechanisms under the Paris Agreement and the development of international climate cooperation.

The meeting was attended by R. Batalov, Freelance Adviser to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Entrepreneurship Development; Yerzhan Sarsenbay, Chairman of the Management Board of JSC Zhasyl Damu; and representatives of SAFC LLP, SEFE, TotalEnergies, Tengizchevroil (TCO), North Caspian Operating Company (NCOC), Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V. (KPO), and JSC NC KazMunayGas (KMG).

Participants discussed key issues related to the regulatory framework, mechanisms for implementing climate projects, and opportunities to attract international investment to achieve Kazakhstan’s climate goals.

Particular attention was paid to strengthening cooperation with international partners, utilizing international carbon market mechanisms, and creating favorable conditions for the implementation of joint climate initiatives.

Promising areas of cooperation included methane emission reductions, forest restoration, and other projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing carbon sequestration.

Following the meeting, further steps were outlined to strengthen international cooperation and prepare Kazakhstan’s climate initiatives for COP31.