Intended Nationally Determined Contribution - Submission of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

This Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) of Kazakhstan is presented in accordance with decision 1/CP.20 UNFCCC "Lima call for action to address climate change". It is a multi-sectoral policy document. The INDC has communicated both conditional (on international support) and unconditional mitigation targets. The unconditional target has been set in a way that a 15% reduction in GHG emissions by 31 December 2030 compared to the base year. The conditional target has been set in a way that a 25% reduction in GHG emissions by 31 December 2030 compared to the base year, subject to additional international investments, access to low carbon technologies transfer mechanism, green climate funds and flexible mechanism for country with economy in transition.
Greenhouse gases covered: (a) carbon dioxide (CO2); (b) methane (CH4); (c) nitrous oxide (N2O); (d) hydro fluorocarbons (HF Cs); (e) perfluorocarbons (PF Cs); and (f) sulphur hexafluoride (SF6). Percentage of emissions covered: 100%.
Net contribution of international market based mechanisms: Kazakhstan supports inclusion of market-based mechanisms in the 2015 agreement, and the opportunity to use carbon units recognized by the UNFCCC. Kazakhstan retains the option of using market-based mechanisms under the UNFCCC. Kazakhstan will consider adequately discounting international units for compliance to ensure a contribution to net global emission reductions.
Targets: Kazakhstan’s long term objectives is to become one of the 30 most developed countries in the world by 2050, aiming at greater use of renewable energy sources. In order to emphasize its commitment to low carbon growth, Kazakhstan has adopted a Concept on transition to a «Green» Economy. For the implementation of the Concept, an action is developed, under which government programs on waste management, modernization of housing and communal services, development of sustainable transport, conservation of ecosystems and enhancement of forest cover were adopted. The implementation of the «Green» Economy Concept, and adoption of related legislative acts, should lead to modernization of key infrastructure and production technologies based on energy-efficient technologies, and will make a significant contribution to reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases.
The objectives set, will contribute to sustainable economic development and enable Kazakhstan to enter the path of low-carbon "green" development, and contribute to the achievement of the long-term global goal – to keep increase in global temperature below 2 degrees Celsius.