BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 8. Kazakhstan and
Japan discussed cooperation in low-carbon development, attracting
Japanese investment and introducing advanced environmental
technologies, Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Ecology and Natural
Resources said.


The issues were addressed during a meeting between Kazakh Vice
Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Mansur Oshurbayev and
Japanese Vice Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kenji
Yamada.


According to the ministry, the parties also discussed the
development of the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM).


“Kazakhstan highly values its partnership with Japan and
considers the Joint Crediting Mechanism a practical tool for
reducing greenhouse gas emissions and facilitating technology
transfer,” the ministry said.


The ministry also noted that a new law on environmental issues
and improvement of certain economic sectors entered into force in
Kazakhstan on September 8. The document establishes the necessary
legal framework for implementing international carbon mechanisms
under Articles 6.2 and 6.4 of the Paris Agreement.







The parties also discussed the development of a unified
methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emission reductions.
Further work by the JCM Joint Committee will focus on developing
and approving common rules for calculating emission reductions to
facilitate the issuance of carbon credits.


“The ministry is focused on further expanding practical
cooperation with Japanese partners to achieve carbon neutrality
goals,” the ministry said.


A Memorandum of Cooperation on the JCM was signed between the
governments of Kazakhstan and Japan on October 30, 2023. The
mechanism is aimed at promoting climate-resilient technologies and
initiatives and reducing greenhouse gas emissions through
market-based mechanisms under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.


As part of the further implementation of the memorandum, the
first meeting of the JCM Joint Committee was held on January 28,
2025. During the meeting, the composition of the committee was
approved, while co-chairs, observers and the secretariat were
appointed.