Almaty, Kazakhstan – The European Union funded project “Sustainable Energy Connectivity in Central Asia (SECCA)” took part in the conference “Green Business Pavilion: Sustainable Solutions for Climate Protection and Economic Growth” at the invitation of the Delegation of the German Economy to Central Asia. The SECCA project was represented by Zhaxylyk Tokayev, National coordinator in Kazakhstan.

With the ratification of the Paris Agreement, states committed to developing nationally determined contributions for the economy (NDCs) and updating them every 5 years. Based on reliable data, NDCs help states begin a transformational transition to greener and more sustainable development. Kazakhstan has committed to reducing emissions by 15% from 1990 levels by 2030, and by 25% with international support.

Green Business Pavilion provided an open platform for international and local business representatives and experts to present their solutions and ideas. It facilitated the exchange of views and development of concrete recommendations for the further development of NDCs.