One of the major tasks is to improve the ecological situation in the country and cultivate a careful attitude toward the environment, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said while delivering his annual message to the nation at a joint session of the Chambers of Parliament, Trend reports.
“Our citizens must be safeguarded from environmental hazards. Businesses should take nature protection seriously. The government and Atameken Chamber should act. The most advanced technologies in this field must be widely introduced and a contemporary pollution monitoring system established.
The preservation of Kazakhstan’s unique flora and fauna will remain the focus of our attention. The state will take all necessary measures to protect forests and steppes from fires,” he said.
Even though Kazakhstan is home to a wide variety of plant and animal species, the president pointed out that just five percent of the country is covered by woods.
“Forest reproduction is of decisive importance for the preservation of ecological balance and further sustainable socio-economic progress of the country. Since the first days of my presidency, I have been paying special attention to this issue.
The idea of increasing forest areas should become truly popular. Serious awareness-raising work among citizens should be organized on this topic,” the head of state added.
