In June 2024, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) approved the project "Promoting Circularity and Resource Efficiency in the Electronic Value Chain in Kazakhstan." This initiative became part of the Global Electronics Management (GEM) program, aimed at implementing circular economy principles and reducing the environmental impact of electronics production and disposal.
Implemented with the support of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), the project focuses on developing a sustainable e-waste management system in Kazakhstan. Key objectives include assessing e-waste accumulation and resource potential through 2030 and 2050, modernizing legislation, improving recycling infrastructure, and introducing mechanisms for reusing valuable materials such as metals and plastics.
A crucial aspect of the project is engaging all stakeholders, including government agencies, businesses, and civil society organizations. The initiative also involves training specialists, sharing international best practices, and accelerating the adoption of environmentally safe technologies. With $5 million in funding, the project aims to achieve significant results, such as reducing hazardous waste volumes and lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
The project is part of the global GEM program, which spans 14 countries and is dedicated to building a sustainable future for electronic waste management.
Implemented with the support of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), the project focuses on developing a sustainable e-waste management system in Kazakhstan. Key objectives include assessing e-waste accumulation and resource potential through 2030 and 2050, modernizing legislation, improving recycling infrastructure, and introducing mechanisms for reusing valuable materials such as metals and plastics.
A crucial aspect of the project is engaging all stakeholders, including government agencies, businesses, and civil society organizations. The initiative also involves training specialists, sharing international best practices, and accelerating the adoption of environmentally safe technologies. With $5 million in funding, the project aims to achieve significant results, such as reducing hazardous waste volumes and lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
The project is part of the global GEM program, which spans 14 countries and is dedicated to building a sustainable future for electronic waste management.