Azamat Ayaybergenov

Azamat Ayaybergenov is the chairman of the Kazakhstan Association of Environmental Innovations and Industrial Policy (KAEIIP). He advocates for waste-to-energy technology, emphasizing the importance of controlled thermal treatment of waste with proper emissions cleaning and environmental monitoring. Ayaybergenov believes this method is significantly safer than uncontrolled burning at landfills, particularly during warmer months when such fires can release toxic substances. He has expressed concerns regarding the rushed decision-making process related to the establishment of a waste incineration plant in Almaty, stressing the need for strict adherence to environmental laws and public health considerations.