By Ayana Birbayeva in Central Asia, Editor’s Picks on 13 October 2025
ALMATY – More than 40 environmental projects are being implemented in the Aral Sea basin, as announced at the second meeting of the Board of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS), held on Oct. 10 in Astana under Kazakhstan’s chairmanship.
Photo credit: primeminister.kz
The meeting, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Kanat Bozumbayev, brought together high-level representatives from Central Asian countries, according to the Prime Minister’s press service.
In his opening remarks, Bozumbayev highlighted that the international community expects not only declarations but also actions to preserve the natural resources of the Aral Sea.
Author's summary: Kazakhstan leads Aral Sea revival efforts.