On December 2, 2025, a press conference was held in Almaty to mark the conclusion of the large-scale environmental cycling marathon “The Green Envoy of the Great Steppe”, initiated by the Kazakhstan Green Party Baytaq.

The project’s author, Sapar Amanzholuly, covered more than 12,000 kilometers, passing through nearly every region of the country — from Atyrau to Altai, and from Jetisu to Northern Kazakhstan. Over the course of four months, he visited dozens of cities and villages, engaging directly with local residents and documenting real environmental challenges on the ground.

Continuation of the “Clean Kazakhstan” Initiative

Chairman of the Baytaq Green Party, Azamathan Amirtayev, emphasized that the cycling marathon became a practical extension of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s strategic national initiative “Taza Qazaqstan” (Clean Kazakhstan). According to him, the project reflects the public demand for clean air, clean water, and a safe living environment.

Key Results of the Expedition

The route of the cycling tour covered the largest regions of the country:

Almaty – Qonayev – Taldykorgan – Usharal – Ayagoz – Oskemen – Semey – Kurchatov – Pavlodar – Ekibastuz – Karaganda – Temirtau – Astana – Kokshetau – Petropavl – Kostanay – Zhetikara – Aktobe – Oral – Atyrau – Aral – Baikonyr – Kyzylorda – Turkistan – Saryagash – Shymkent – Taraz – Lugovoy – Merke – Korday – Almaty.

Among the documented findings were assessments of:
*air quality and industrial zones,
*rivers, lakes, and water resources,
*soil, pastures, and forest areas,
*waste landfills and irrigated lands,
*household and industrial waste.

Residents raised concerns about drinking-water quality, air pollution, illegal dumps, the condition of rivers, and the deterioration of irrigation systems.

Open Observations and Documentary Materials

At the press conference, the party presented photo, video, and audio materials collected during the expedition. Baytaq announced that it will soon begin publishing regional environmental reports along with practical recommendations to improve local ecological conditions.

Particularly noteworthy were documented cases of:
*critically degraded industrial zones,
*worn-out water infrastructure,
*polluted grazing lands,
*overflowing waste sites,
*and small rivers on the brink of disappearing.

Baytaq: Ecology as State Policy

The party highlighted that it remains the country’s only political force fully dedicated to environmental issues — supporting the Taza Qazaqstan agenda through real, hands-on work:
public environmental monitoring, eco-projects, volunteer actions, clean-up events, tree-planting campaigns, cycling rallies, and youth outreach.

The project “Zhasyl Elshi” (Green Envoy) has become a new stage in strengthening ecological culture, proving that green policy is not merely a state strategy, but a social movement shared by citizens.

Conclusion

Participants expressed deep gratitude to Sapar Amanzholuly for his work and dedication.
The party announced the launch of a series of regional reports, analytical publications, the expansion of the “Green Envoys” network, and the strengthening of public environmental monitoring nationwide.