Republic of Kazakhstan: Selected Issues

Abstract

The Republic of Kazakhstan is fully committed to the UNFCCC negotiation process with a view to adopting a global legally binding agreement applicable to all parties at the Paris Conference in December 2015, with the ultimate aim of ensuring that global temperature rise does not exceed 2°C. The Republic of Kazakhstan wishes to communicate the following Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDC), and intends to achieve an economy-wide target of 15%-25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 1990. In line with the Lima Call for Climate Action, the following quantifiable information is hereby submitted: Intended Nationally Determined Contribution Party Kazakhstan Unconditional target A 15% reduction in GHG emissions by 31 December 2030 compared to the base year Conditional target A 25% reduction in GHG emissions by 31 December 2030 compared to the base year, subject to additional international investments, access to low carbon technologies transfer mechanism, green climate funds and flexible mechanism for country with economy in transition. Type Economy-wide absolute reduction from base year emissions Base year 1990 Gases covered • Carbon Dioxide (CO 2) • Methane (CH 4) • Nitrous Oxide (N 2 O) • Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) • Perfluorocarbons (PFCs) • Sulphur hexafluoride (SF 6) Period 1 January 2021 – 31 December 2030 % of emission covered 100% 1