Kazakhstan has approved a national concept on biodiversity conservation and sustainable use for 2026-2035, according to the country's Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources.

The document outlines key priorities for environmental protection, ecosystem restoration, and the sustainable management of natural resources. It aligns with the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, The Caspian Post reports, citing Xinhua.

It includes expanding protected areas, improving forest conservation, strengthening wildlife monitoring and tackling pasture degradation.

By 2035, protected areas are set to expand from 31 million to 33.2 million hectares, and forest coverage from 13.9 million to 14.7 million hectares.

The concept marks a shift toward proactive ecosystem management to support sustainable development.