Akorda held sitting of Expert Council under the Security Council of Kazakhstan

The meeting was attended by heads of relevant Kazakh research institutes and experts from non-governmental organizations. Mr. N.Yermekbayev stressed that the Head of State pays special attention to environmental protection and sustainable development of Kazakhstan. The current state of the environmental situation in the country requires adoption of specific measures. The experts expressed concern about the environmental risks such as climate change, desertification and land degradation, unsustainable water use, industrial emissions and accumulation of waste. Mr. N. Yermekbayev addressed the meeting on the provision of scientific, expert support to improve the efficiency of prediction and prevention of natural disasters including floods. In conclusion the Expert council gave specific recommendations which will be used in the work of the Security Council and government agencies.