Abu Dhabi (TDI): Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev attended the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week summit, where global leaders and experts convened to address pressing challenges in sustainable development.
In his address, Tokayev underlined the urgent threats posed by climate change, biodiversity loss, desertification, and food insecurity – issues exacerbated by geopolitical tensions and disruptions to international supply chains.
Tokayev presented Kazakhstan’s strategy for tackling these challenges, focusing on digitalization, major infrastructure projects, and nuclear energy.
Noting that international energy systems account for 75 percent of greenhouse gas emissions, he highlighted Kazakhstan’s commitment to green energy development.
The country is collaborating with global partners, including Masdar, Total, and Eni, to implement projects to produce 43 GW of renewable energy.
Moreover, Tokayev underlined the strategic importance of constructing Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plant, an initiative backed through a national referendum.
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Addressing the role of transportation in sustainable growth, Tokayev stressed Kazakhstan’s position as a key transit hub in Eurasia.
He urged further development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Corridor to boost regional connectivity and strengthen international supply chains.
Sustainable transport infrastructure, he argued, is vital for driving economic development across the region.
Tokayev also addressed the challenges facing Central Asia, especially the impact of global warming on ecosystems and agriculture.
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He proposed the introduction of water-saving technologies, the upgradation of irrigation systems, and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to better manage water resources.
On food security, Tokayev presented Kazakhstan’s plan to advance sustainable agricultural practices and technologies, aiming to reduce climate risks while ensuring reliable food supplies.
