OSCE Organization for Security and operation : supports waste management and recycling forum in Kazakhstan

An OSCE-supported forum to discuss opportunities for attracting investments in Kazakhstan's waste recycling sector and exchange best practices and technologies in the field was held on 26 January 2018 in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Some 60 representatives of central and local governments, regional waste recycling companies, environmental experts, civil society, international organizations and national businesses participated in the two-day event.

Experts from Germany, Italy and the Russian Federation shared their expertise and experiences in separating waste for recycling and explored landfill optimization options.

On the second day of the forum the discussions were complemented by a site visit to Almaty's paper and electronic equipment waste recycling site. The participants familiarized themselves with local waste management practices and identified areas of potential improvement.

The event was organized by the OSCE Programme Office Astana in partnership with Kazakhstan's Association on Waste Management, KazWaste. It is part of the Office's long-term effort to promote green growth and sustainable development principles and to strengthen environmental security in the region.