On 12 November 2026, the Kazakhstan Pavilion at the COP31 international climate conference in Antalya, Türkiye, is hosting a panel session titled “Buildings of the Future: Energy Efficiency, Climate Resilience and Affordability.”
The session addresses energy efficiency in new construction and the renovation of existing buildings, reducing energy consumption and lowering energy costs.
The session is initiated by JSC National Energy Conservation Center with the support of Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). Speakers include Arman Kalykov, Member of the Kurultai of the Republic of Kazakhstan; Baurzhan Smagulov, Chairman of the Board of JSC National Energy Conservation Center; Fuat Özcan, Head of Foreign Relations at Karatay Municipality; and Gulzhan Tleukenova, representative of the German Energy Agency (dena). The session is moderated by Yeldos Abakanov, Chairman of the Public Council of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The session examines practical approaches to ensuring energy efficiency in buildings, including energy audits, energy consumption data analysis, digital monitoring tools and the assessment of actual energy savings. Particular attention is paid to translating established requirements into measurable results in construction and building renovation.
In addition to the session, the Center’s COP31 programme includes a series of business meetings. Baurzhan Smagulov has met with representatives of the Turkish companies YEO Teknoloji, VEN ESCO and VAT Enerji, which operate in the fields of energy, energy conservation and building energy management. The meetings provided an opportunity to learn about international colleagues’ practical experience and approaches to the efficient use of energy resources. Such exchanges help identify promising areas for cooperation and explore opportunities to apply energy-efficient solutions in Kazakhstan. Meetings are also planned with representatives of Enve MEP, Turyapı Grup, Escon Enerji and Onur Enerji to discuss experience in implementing energy-efficient technologies and opportunities for further cooperation.
The panel discussion addresses barriers to moving from individual pilot projects to widespread implementation, as well as the changes needed in regulatory, financial and organisational mechanisms.
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