The Caspian Sea Research Institute is set to
begin operations in Kazakhstan within the next month. Its specialists will
focus on monitoring the sea’s condition and developing effective proposals to address
its shrinking. Meanwhile, the relevant ministry continues to track the
Caspian’s status and is preparing a set of protective measures. According to
the ministry, the sea level has dropped by 26 centimeters over the past year
alone. Scientists will study the impact of human activity on the situation, as
well as issues related to river inflow. Overall, around 850 million tenge will
be allocated for the institute’s equipment and operations. The announcement was
made at an international environmental conference in Astana.
«Currently, funds from the local budget are
being used to purchase equipment, with significant support from the local
administration. Additional funding from the state budget will cover staff,
facilities, and further equipment needs,» said Daulet Yesmagambetov, Head of
the Department at the Kazakh Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources.
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