From October 21 to 24, Almaty is hosting events as part of the 24th meeting of the Intergovernmental Council on the Timber Industry and Forestry of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
Representatives from Kazakhstan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Belarus, and Tajikistan are participating in the international meeting.
As part of the program, the delegations visited the Almaty State Nature Reserve, where they learned about ongoing efforts to conserve biodiversity and protect natural areas. They also explored practices related to growing forest seedlings, caring for them, and forest restoration.
The meeting aims to facilitate the exchange of experience and strengthen cooperation among CIS member states in the field of forestry.
UNESCO/MAB
Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Committee for Forestry and Wildlife of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan