In 2017, Astana will host Expo2017, the first world's fair held in Central Asia. The theme of Expo2017 is the "Future of Energy". Expo2017 will showcase innovative and practical solutions for the world's energy and environmental issues. KZ's Green Bridge Initiative addresses green growth, low-carbon development, climate change, biodiversity. There are already 25 large renewable energy projects in Kazakhstan generating solar, wind and hydro-electric power. More projects are due to start this year, most notably the Yermentau wind park, which will provide to power EXPO2017.

1. EXPO 2017
"ENERGY OF THE FUTURE."
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50% from Clean Energy
The KAZAKHSTAN 2050 STRATEGY sets the
50 PERCENT
0%
Green Economy
500,000
Green Bridge Initiative
SUSTAINABLE RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT in
Reduction of Greenhouse Gas
Emissions
15 PERCENT
25 PERCENT
CAP AND
TRADE SYSTEM
Water Conservation
WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
PLAN
Kazakhstan Leading the Green Revolution
in Central Asia
Renewable & Alternative Energy
25 LARGE RENEWABLE ENERGY
PROJECTS