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EcoTech 2015: Developing international cooperation

On September 16-18, 2015, Almaty will host the 11th Central Asian International Exhibition & Conference for Environmental Technologies, Waste Management, Industrial Water Treatment and Green Innovations - EcoTech 2015.

The Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Mr. Vladimir Shkolnik in his letter to exhibition attendees is supporting the relevance and importance of the EcoTech: "By destroying the environment, any modern society destroys its own future. Therefore, searching for models of effective transition to a green economy, harmonious development of man and nature, as well as issues of legal support become important than never before".

Mr. Shkolnik also said that in the light of the strategic goals of socio-economic development of the country as outlined by the President of Kazakhstan, the Concept for transition to green economy was adopted, and sustainable green economy development in Kazakhstan is attributed to the issues of national security.

Today in Kazakhstan, the Concept Plan providing for specific measures to modernize the system of waste management, reduce air pollution, increase energy efficiency and energy saving, diversify energy "basket" through the development of renewable energy sources is being at the realization state.

The current partnership program "Green Bridge" initiated by Kazakhstan, brings together the efforts of many countries to provide green economic growth in Central Asia and neighboring regions. This involves the development of international cooperation, transfer of green technologies, exchange of knowledge and support between international financial organizations, development institutions and the private sector.

In connection with the need to create our own integrated system of waste management and recycling aimed at reducing the generation of waste in Kazakhstan, a modernization program for solid waste management in 2014-2050 was developed.

Organizers acknowledge an increased interest of participants. The projects for presentation at the EcoTech 2015 are already being prepared by such companies as "Tengizchevroil", "Ekolog Sp. z o.o", "Microdyn-Nadir GmbH", "Perfabrics srl", "Kazgeobel-1", "Munay-Ecology", "Eikos", "VodEkoFiltr", "Cleantech Latvia", "Sagama-Rus" and others.

The geography of the EcoTech 2015 exponents will be presented by countries such as Germany, the Netherlands, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Poland, Russia and Czech Republic.

Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, as an exhibitor at EcoTech 2015, organizes participation of Dutch companies. "Global Water Engineering", "Ten Cate", "Brueckers Metal Recycling", "Braam General Contracting", "Bollegraaf Recycling Machinery", "KWT Group" will attend business meetings at the exhibition.

Also, as part of the EcoTech 2015, Oslo Renewable Energy and Environment Cluster (OREEC) will be organizing a trade mission to Kazakhstan on behalf of an international consortium of organizations of clean technology cluster from Norway, Denmark, Austria, Italy, Spain and Latvia. One of the ambitious goals of COOLSWEEP project is to create opportunities to work together outside of Europe for companies offering innovative solutions in the field of waste management and derived energy.

The delegation will present the world's leading suppliers of solutions in the field of waste management and recycling of biodegradable waste, incineration, solutions and technologies of waste sorting and infrastructure development, in particular.

Traditionally, the EcoTech 2015 will include the conference "Strategic development of waste management in Kazakhstan".

This year will feature the following topics for discussion:

  •  Reforming waste management industry: dispose or recycle? Legal and economic aspects of waste management in Kazakhstan.
  •  The current state of the industry for the processing of waste. Technology of waste processing.
  •  Extended producer's liability. Myth or reality?
  •  Energy from waste. What is needed for effective implementation? International experience.

Also, it is expected that the business program will include two round tables on waste and water management, in accordance with the principles of green economy.

Organizers of the EcoTech 2015 are Kazakhstan exhibition company "Iteca" and its partner, international group of companies ITE Group Plc (UK), with support and participation of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Almaty City Administration, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management of Almaty.

Silver Partner of the Exhibition and Conference EcoTech 2015 - "Tengizchevroil" LLP.

Business program Partners: United Nations Development Program in Kazakhstan (UNDP), Kazakhstan Business Council for Sustainable Development (KBCSD), Kazakhstan Association on Waste Management "KazWaste", Center "Cooperation for Sustainable Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan", Centre for Sustainable Production and Consumption, Kazakhstan Petroleum Lawyers Association (KPLA).

 

Official website of the event: www.ecotech.kz

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