On November 19, 2024, during the COP 29 conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Kazakhstan Pavilion hosted a session titled “Central Asia’s Path to Enhancing the Efficiency of Transboundary Water Resource Management in the Aral Sea Basin under Climate Impact.” The event brought together experts and stakeholders to discuss current solutions for water resource management in the region.

At the invitation of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFSA), Zhomart Mominbayev, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of TechnoGroupService LLP, participated as a speaker and presented the company’s flagship project, GREENAID, developed under the MacArthur Foundation’s 100&Change initiative.

The GREENAID project proposes an innovative approach to combating desertification and restoring the ecosystems of the dried Aral Sea bed. Its core concept combines saxaul afforestation with the installation of solar panels. These measures stabilize soil, reduce toxic dust storms, and create favorable conditions for plant growth. Solar panels provide energy for irrigation systems and reduce water evaporation through the shade they create.

In addition to its environmental benefits, the project supports local communities by creating jobs, engaging youth, and raising environmental awareness. The GREENAID model demonstrates significant scalability potential, including its application to the Uzbek portion of the Aral Sea Basin. The project’s long-term goals align with global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, slow glacier melting, and improve air quality.

The session concluded with participants emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts in managing water and ecological resources, as well as the critical role of partnerships between public, private, and international organizations in achieving sustainable environmental goals.

From November 11 to 22, 2024, the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 29) is taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan, bringing together world leaders, experts, and business representatives. One of the central themes of the conference is climate change education and awareness initiatives.

Aligned with this priority, on November 18, a session titled “Enhancing Climate Change Education, Awareness, and Action” was held at the Qatar Pavilion. The session featured Zhomart Mominbayev, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of TechnoGroupService LLP, as a speaker invited by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI). He presented practices for integrating the company’s sustainable business strategies with climate education.

In his speech, Zh. Mominbayev emphasized that collaboration with universities and youth is not only a way to raise awareness but also a tool for engaging local communities and promoting sustainable solutions. The company actively collaborates with the Kazakh-British Technical University (KBTU), the Nazarbayev University Graduate School of Business (NU GSB), and Satbayev University.

In 2023, TGS developed an educational case study for the MBA course “Leadership and Entrepreneurship” at NU GSB, titled “TGS: in search of Blue Ocean in the renewable energy sector of Kazakhstan.” The case promotes green technologies and engages in educational initiatives, seminars, and training for different age groups.

Special attention during the speech was given to the importance of ESG initiatives and sustainable financing, which foster climate responsibility and create new opportunities for implementing educational projects. Zhomart Mominbayev highlighted that refining the GRI standard regarding Climate Change Education, Awareness, and Action will enable businesses to adapt effectively to climate challenges and become a driving force in addressing them.

Following the sessions at the Qatar Pavilion, representatives of TGS met with the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), whose mission includes strengthening local and international cooperation and partnerships to achieve greater impact. TGS and QFFD representatives agreed to continue collaboration on green technology projects and educational initiatives.

On November 8, 2024, the Forum for Small and Medium Businesses titled "Honest Citizen – Honest Labor – Honest Business" was held in Astana, organized by the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, "Atameken." The event brought together over 300 participants from different regions of the country, uniting representatives of businesses, government authorities, and public organizations to discuss current issues in the development of entrepreneurship.

TechnoGroupService LLP actively supports initiatives aimed at establishing transparent and ethical business practices dedicated to creating a favorable business environment and raising standards of corporate responsibility. Special attention was given by the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of TGS, Zh.B. Mominbayev, to speeches by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, O.A. Bektenov, and the Chairman of the Board of NCE RK "Atameken," R.A. Batalov.

The speakers emphasized the importance of adhering to principles of integrity and commitment to quality, shared experiences in implementing projects contributing to Kazakhstan's sustainable economic growth, and highlighted very important aspects:

1. Unconditional support for domestic producers, including their maximum involvement in the National Project "Modernization of the Energy and Utilities Sector," as well as in the procurement of goods by government and quasi-governmental entities;
2. "Fake producers" – an urgent issue that requires resolution.

Thus, the topics recently emphasized by NCE RK "Atameken" and industry experts on various platforms and in the media have become an "action plan" for the Government of Kazakhstan.

The 2024 Gender Climate Awards, recognizing significant achievements in promoting gender equality and addressing climate change issues within the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) framework, were presented to 15 outstanding individuals and organizations from CAREC member countries at an awards ceremony held on November 6, 2024, in Astana, Kazakhstan. The award aims to honor the contributions of individuals and organizations actively supporting gender equality, sustainable development, and climate adaptation and mitigation in the Asian region.

In the welcoming speech, Lyaziza Sabirova, the regional head of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for cooperation and integration, emphasized the laureates' strong commitment to gender equality and resilience to climate change.

Among the award recipients from Kazakhstan was Aruzhan Mominbayeva, a project manager at the Center for Green Technologies at TechnoGroupService LLP. The CAREC Gender Climate Award presented to Aruzhan symbolizes recognition of her dedicated efforts and commitment to advancing renewable energy in Kazakhstan, following high standards of environmental responsibility and professionalism.