Evaluating the transition to green economy in Kazakhstan: A synthetic control approach

Galiya Sansyzbayeva,Zhansaya Temerbulatova,Zhidebekkyzy Aknur,Laura Ashirbekova

doi:10.14254/2071-8330.2020/13-1/21

Abstract

Evaluating the transition to green economy in Kazakhstan: A synthetic control approach

Highlights

In connection with the growth and deepening of environmental problems in the world, it is very important to control the environmental impact of human activities
This section presents the results of the assessment of impact of the Concept of the transition to a green economy on CO2 emissions in Kazakhstan using the synthetic control method
The purpose of the article was to assess the impact of existing measures aimed at reducing the environmental impact, in our case it’s the Concept of transition to green economy, that adopted in Kazakhstan in 2013 and analysis of the situation in the context of the regions of Kazakhstan

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Introduction

In connection with the growth and deepening of environmental problems in the world, it is very important to control the environmental impact of human activities. This should be one of the highest priorities of every contemporary state. Reducing total emissions while maintaining high rates of economic development underlies the concept of sustainable development. In accordance with the global desire for comprehensive and sustainable growth, Kazakhstan adopted the Concept of transition to green economy in 2013. Transition to green growth is a necessary priority for Kazakhstan, since the country's economic development is currently largely focused on extractive industries and export of raw materials. Kazakhstan is the state with the largest greenhouse gas emissions in Central Asia

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