UNDPKAZ 371d ago

What is the Paris Agreement, and why is Kazakhstan striving to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions? In this episode, experts discuss how climate change is affecting Kazakhstan and what national measures are being taken to meet the country’s climate goals. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✔ Why limiting global warming to 1.5°C is critical ✔ How climate change is impacting regions of Kazakhstan — from droughts to desertification ✔ Why climate reporting matters and how it affects the national economy ✔ How individuals can contribute to the climate agenda In the studio: • Yerlan Dairbekov, Climate Reporting Project Manager, UNDP in Kazakhstan, • Gulmira Sergazina, Climate Projects Expert, UNDP in Kazakhstan, • Ramazan Zhampiisov, Advisor to the General Director, "ECOJER" Association. #Podcast 1.5C The Global Environment Facility (GEF) is a family of funds focused on biodiversity loss, climate change, pollution, land, and ocean degradation. Its funding enables developing countries to meet the challenges and move towards international environmental goals. The GEF Partnership ensures collaboration between its 186 member governments, civil society, indigenous peoples, women, and youth, with a focus on integration and inclusion. Over the past three decades, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) has provided more than $25 billion in financing and leveraged $145 billion for country-driven priority projects. The family of funds includes the Global Environment Facility Trust Fund, the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF), the Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF), the Special Climate Change Fund (SCCF), the Nagoya Protocol Implementation Fund (NPIF), and the Capacity-building Initiative for Transparency (CBIT).