Carbon Farming in Kazakhstan: Unlocking the Opportunity

The report titled "Carbon Farming in Kazakhstan: Unlocking the Opportunity" explores how carbon farming and trading can contribute to Kazakhstan's socio-economic development while also helping the country combat climate change and environmental degradation. It emphasizes the potential of sustainable land management (SLM) in supporting Kazakhstan's transition to net-zero emissions and in accelerating economic modernization. The report discusses the challenges posed by climate change, particularly for Kazakhstan's agriculture, and highlights the opportunities for carbon sequestration through land-based methods. Additionally, it explores the role of international cooperation and the benefits of engaging in carbon markets.

This publication is a collaboration between:

• International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)
• BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre
• TALAP Research Center
• United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
• WOCAT