Congratulations to the Government of Kazakhstan and Lyazzat Kaltayeva on her election to the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
157 votes reflect strong international support. UNDP remains committed to inclusive policies and equal opportunities.
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- UNDP Kazakhstan ๐ฐ๐ฟ reposted๐ฐ๐ฟ๐บ๐ณ Congratulations to Ms. Lyazzat Kaltayeva on her election to the CRPD Committee for the term 2027-2030 with the support of 157 States. This historic achievement marks the first-ever election of a representative from Kazakhstan and Central Asia to the Committee. #CRPD
- Wildlife crosses borders. Conservation must too. From snow leopards roaming mountain ranges to migratory birds crossing continents, Central Asiaโs biodiversity depends on connected landscapes. Protecting nature requires regional cooperation and shared responsibilityIn a special opinion piece, UNDP Resident Representatives from the five Central Asian countries explore why protecting the regionโs wildlife requires shared responsibility. @UNDPEurasia @UNDP_Uzbekistan @UNDPKAZ @undpkg @UNDPTJK @UNDPTM timesca.com/undp-opinion-cโฆ
- On #WorldEnvironmentDay, protecting forests means investing in their future. In Kazakhstan, more than 2.3 mln ha of high conservation value forests have been mapped, a national forest seed bank established, & foresters are continuously trained to strengthen biodiversity & climate
- W/GPS-enabled smartphones, SMART Mobile, & satellite connection in remote areas, biodiversity conservation is becoming data-driven, efficient & responsive. W/UNDP, @GeF support SMART patrols across 12 protected areas help rangers collect, analyze data in real time & protect
- Nature needs space to survive. @theGEF support helped Kazakhstan create & expand 12+ protected areas, establish ecological corridors spanning 2.9 mln ha, and strengthen habitats for wildlife across the country. Along-term investment in biodiversity continues to deliver results
- Replying to @UNDPKAZFirstly, back in 2021, 11 snow leopards were fitted w/ GPS trackers, helping researchers monitor their habitats & migration routes across Kazakhstan & beyond. Today, Kazakhstanโs snow leopard population is estimated at 152โ189 individuals, with around 70% living in protected
00:00 - Where does the snow leopard travel? With support from @theGEF, the UNDP, and the Government of Kazakhstan, equipped scientists with satellite telemetry, camera traps, and drones to track these elusive species. #GEFAssembly2026 #ForPeopleForPlanet
- Replying to @UNDPKAZA major milestone came in 2025, when Kazakhstan adopted its Concept for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity - the countryโs first strategic document of this scale dedicated to nature. Today, biodiversity conservation is no longer a collection of standalone
- Can long-term environmental projects shape national policy? Over the past 20 years, @theGEF-supported initiatives implemented w/UNDP have helped conserve Kazakhstanโs steppes, forests, deserts, mountains, and wetlands. Six major programmes laid the foundation for a more
- From 30 May to 6 June, #GEFAssembly2026 unites government officials from 186 member countries, environmental leaders, policymakers, civil society, the private sector, & youth from around the world to shape priorities for global environmental action #ForPeopleForPlanet
- Replying to @UNDPKAZThatโs why CHANGE works across Central Asia โ supported by the @EUinKazakhstan and implemented by @UNDP , @UNFPA, and @UN_Women โ to prevent violence, shift harmful norms, and expand opportunities. These are the kinds of conversations we brought to #EuroFest2026 โ where people
- Replying to @UNDPKAZThese everyday assumptions shape real outcomes โ who gets supported, promoted, listened to. They influence education, jobs, income, and safetyโฆ including whether violence is dismissed or challenged.






































