Methane Abatement Investment Planning in the Waste Disposal Subsector (ADB-59445-001)

Countries
  • Kazakhstan
Geographic location where the impacts of the investment may be experienced.
Financial Institutions
  • Asian Development Bank (ADB)
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Project Status
Active
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Bank Risk Rating
U
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Voting Date
Feb 24, 2026
Date when project documentation and funding is reviewed by the Board for consideration and approval. Some development banks will state a "board date" or "decision date." When funding approval is obtained, the legal documents are accepted and signed, the implementation phase begins.
Borrower
Government of Kazakhastan
A public entity (government or state-owned) provided with funds or financial support to manage and/or implement a project.
Sectors
  • Climate and Environment
  • Water and Sanitation
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Investment Type(s)
Advisory Services
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Investment Amount (USD)
$ 0.23 million
Value listed on project documents at time of disclosure. If necessary, this amount is converted to USD ($) on the date of disclosure. Please review updated project documents for more information.
Project Cost (USD)
$ 0.23 million
Value listed on project documents at time of disclosure. If necessary, this amount is converted to USD ($) on the date of disclosure. Please review updated project documents for more information.
Primary Source

Original disclosure @ ADB website

Updated in EWS Oct 21, 2026

Disclosed by Bank Feb 24, 2026

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Project Description
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According to the bank disclosure statement, the proposed project will enhance the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources' (MENR) readiness to design and implement a national landfill remediation program prioritized under the forthcoming NWMPC. This will be achieved through development of: A geospatial landfill inventory and classification system, enabling MENR to map, assess, and monitor landfill sites nationwide using risk-based criteria. A risk-based investment prioritization tool, integrating environmental, social, and climate risk indicators to support transparent and cost-effective investment decision-making. Techno-economic pre-feasibility studies for representative landfill sites, identifying viable methane management and remediation solutions tailored to local conditions Standard operating procedures (SOPs) for landfill closure, post-closure monitoring, and methane management, aligned with international best practices and national standards. Capacity building for MENR and local authorities, including training, stakeholder engagement, and institutional strengthening to support long-term implementation. Disseminating knowledge across the region to support scale-up that will be enabled through a partnership with Global Methane Hub.

 

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Project Officer: 

Brendan Coleman

Email: bcoleman@adb.org

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