On December 19, 2025, IV Republican Congress of “Baytaq” The Green Party of Qazaqstan was held.

The IV Republican Congress of “Baytaq” the Green Party of Qazaqstan took place in Astana. Representing more than 110,000 party members, 110 delegates and 190 party members participated in the congress. The total number of participants amounted to around 300 people.

The work of the congress was structured into four key blocks. During the plenary session, delegates considered issues related to the organizational development of the party, approved a new composition of the Republican Political Council, elected the Audit Commission, adopted an updated Code of Ethics, and approved the Party’s Work Plan for 2026.

A separate block of the Congress was devoted to the official procedure for submitting an initiative to nominate Olzhas Omarovich Suleimenov for the Nobel Peace Prize. The initiative was prepared in full compliance with the requirements of the Nobel Committee and was accepted for dispatch by the National postal operator Kazpost JSC.

Speaking at the Congress Azamatkhan Amirtayev, Chairman of “Baytaq” The Green Party of Qazaqstan noted that according to the requirements of the Nobel Committee, the right to nominate candidates for the Nobel Peace Prize is granted to current Nobel laureates, university rectors, ministers, members of parliament, as well as scholars—professors in social and public sciences.

“Our Party includes scholars who possess the required academic status. Therefore, on behalf of the party’s scientific community, an official initiative to nominate Olzhas Suleimenov has been submitted,” Azamatkhan Amirtayev emphasized.

Prominent public figures also addressed the Congress, including Karipbek Teltayevich Kuyukov.

In his speech, Goodwill Ambassador Karipbek Teltayevich Kuyukov emphasized the exceptional significance of Olzhas Suleimenov for Kazakhstan and the entire world. He noted that Suleimenov has become a symbol of an era and a voice of conscience capable of influencing global politics, particularly through the Nevada–Semipalatinsk movement, which led to the closure of the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site. The speaker stressed that Suleimenov’s work combines literature, philosophy, and civic activism, creating a cultural and humanistic bridge between East and West. Karipbek Kuyukov fully supported the initiative of the “Baytaq” Party to nominate Olzhas Suleimenov for the Nobel Peace Prize, noting that this step deserves broad support at all levels.

As part of the thematic section of the Congress, seven speakers presented analyses of seven key environmental challenges facing Kazakhstan and the global environmental agenda, including issues of nuclear safety, climate change, conservation of natural resources, and sustainable development.

1. Tanirbergen Berdongar emphasized the historical connection of the Kazakh people with nature and noted that the current generation cannot yet be proud of its environmental achievements. He highlighted the passivity of society in addressing environmental issues and called on citizens and members of “Baytaq” Party to actively participate in environmental protection, stressing that no one but society itself will address these issues. The speaker pointed to the transition to “Ecology 2.0,” where initiatives receive state-level support, and emphasized the need for concrete actions, including oversight of the construction sector, management of residential complexes, and compliance with environmental standards. He stressed that the future of the country depends on the conscious participation of citizens and civil activists and reminded that the rich environmental heritage must be preserved for future generations.
2. Medetkali Nurgaziyev, a hereditary oil worker from Kulsary, Atyrau Region, drew attention to the low environmental taxes imposed on major oil companies in Kazakhstan. According to him, payments for methane and CO₂ emissions remain symbolic, while the damage to nature and public health is enormous. Nurgaziyev emphasized that after studying the Environmental Code, he sees how company profits are maintained alongside minimal environmental obligations. He called for an open discussion on a fair price for pollution and responsibility for preserving Kazakhstan’s environment.
3. Karlygash Zhaksybayeva stressed that the environmental agenda in Kazakhstan is directly linked to quality of life, public health, and the future of the country. She noted that environmental problems exist regardless of discussion and require constant attention and a responsible approach. The speaker emphasized the role of conscious choices and civic priorities in forming a mature society, where decisions are made through responsibility and constructive action rather than confrontation. She also highlighted the link between personal inner freedom and the stability of public institutions, emphasizing the importance of human dignity, values, and Independence Day as a symbol of civic maturity. “Baytaq” Green Party was presented as a force focused not only on ecology but also on the development of a responsible civil society.
4. Bekbergen Kerey focused on the Aral Sea catastrophe and the long-term weakening of environmental legislation related to the Aral region. He emphasized the actual non-fulfillment of a number of socio-environmental guarantees, which negatively affects the health and well-being of the local population. The speaker highlighted the need for sustained oversight and responsibility from state and public institutions to restore the region’s ecosystem and ensure the protection of citizens’ rights.
5. Oleg Pak emphasized the need to integrate ecology into Kazakhstan’s economy and to develop coal chemistry as a strategic industry. He noted that while Kazakhstan possesses some of the world’s largest coal reserves, resource processing remains limited, and environmental policy is often used merely as a tool for subsidies or budget replenishment. The speaker pointed out systemic problems within the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs “Atameken,” including weak expertise, lack of strategic planning, and insufficient control over the use of funds, which hinder business and environmental sector development. Oleg Pak proposed a new model of environmental economics based on efficient resource use, ESG principles, and digitalized monitoring, and emphasized the role of civil society and NGOs as partners of the state in environmental protection. “Baytaq” Party was presented as a force focused on concrete solutions, reforms, and sustainable development.
6. Alma Karash emphasized that Almaty is not only the cultural and business center of Kazakhstan but also an indicator of the country’s governance and environmental decisions. She noted that the city faces systemic problems, including dense construction, air pollution from transport and thermal power plants, poor quality of greening, and inadequate waste processing, which undermine public trust and reduce investment attractiveness. The speaker stressed that ecology must be integrated into economic policy, and that environmental payments and recycling fees must lead to tangible improvements in air quality and the urban environment. Alma Karash called for systemic solutions, the introduction of strict standards, a scientific approach, and high-quality legislation, noting that ecology is a filter for investment quality and the key to the city’s future.
7. Abay Yerkebalan emphasized that the approaching climate turbulence makes the resolution of water-related issues a top priority. He pointed to extreme weather events in recent years—floods, forest fires, and droughts—as signals of the need for radical changes in water resource management. The speaker proposed transitioning from vertical governance to collegial models based on the experience of Europe and Canada, abandoning artificial concrete river channeling, introducing water-saving technologies, and enforcing strict control over budget expenditures. Abay Yerkebalan emphasized the importance of regional cooperation and proposed the creation of a Central Asian Climate Water Hub to unite the scientific, financial, and technological potential of the region’s countries. He noted that this initiative supports President Tokayev’s proposal to establish an International Organization for Water Issues, contributing to sustainable development and environmental protection.

The final stage of the Congress was a ceremony honoring active party members and regional branches for their contribution to the development of green policy and environmental initiatives.

Following the congress, the “Baytaq” Party reaffirmed its commitment to institutional strengthening, expansion of its regional network, and the development of international cooperation in the fields of ecology and green policy.

Participants included:
*Azamatkhan Saylauovich Amirtayev — Chairman of “Baytaq” The Green Party of Qazaqstan;
*Oleg Pak — Deputy Chairman of the Party, Head of the “Parasat” Entrepreneurs’ Union;
*Olzhas Omarovich Suleimenov — public and political figure, founder of the Nevada–Semipalatinsk movement, which played a key role in closing one of the most dangerous nuclear test sites in the former USSR;
*Tanirbergen Maratovich Berdongar — public and political figure, three-time MP, member of “Baytaq” Party;
*Karipbek Teltayevich Kuyukov — artist, a man of unwavering will and outstanding talent;
*Serikbek Zhusupbekovich Daukeev — political figure of the Republic of Kazakhstan, three-time Minister;
*Aitkul Baygazievna Samakova — Deputy of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, former Minister of Environmental Protection;
*Alma Karash — Chairwoman of the Almaty branch of “Baytaq” The Green Party of Qazaqstan;
*Karlygash Zhaksybay — blogger and public activist.

Venue:
Astana, Mangilik Yel Avenue 55/19, EXPO, Block C 3.4, “Trading Hall”.