In Kazakhstan, on January 1, 2024, the Environmental Code norm on conducting a strategic environmental assessment (SEA) during strategic planning came into force.
It should be noted that SEA is a proactive tool that solves, first of all, the causes of environmental problems, and not just their symptoms, which ensures that environmental tasks, as well as tasks related to sustainable development, are taken into account in the early stages of planning (territorial development programs and master plans of settlements).
This method is already in practical use in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia.
The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ), within the framework of the regional project “Environmentally oriented regional development of the Aral Sea region” (financed by GIZ), organized training seminars on SEA for Central government bodies and non-governmental organizations.
During the event, event participants had the opportunity to become familiar with the concept and benefits of SEA as a tool for improving sectoral planning and promoting the principles of sustainable development.
In addition, experienced experts presented as an example international experience and the results of pilot projects completed in the Republic of Kazakhstan in accordance with the requirements of the current Environmental Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The roles of line ministries and departments in the planning process and the possibilities for improving the planning system were also noted.
Participants who completed the full training course received personalized GIZ certificates.
