Press Release: "Save the Caspian Sea" Welcomes President of Kazakhstan’s Address and Calls for Urgent Action to Protect the Caspian
Astana, September 8, 2025 – In his annual Address to the Nation today, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev voiced deep concern over the declining water level of the Caspian Sea and called for the creation of an interstate program and a Center for Water Issues under the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). These initiatives are fully aligned with the core priorities championed by the Save the Caspian Sea movement since its inception.
President Tokayev warned that the threat of an ecological disaster is real and that without urgent measures the situation will only worsen. He proposed the development of an international program for the preservation of water resources and the establishment of a Center for Water Issues under the SCO. He also drew attention to the slow adoption of water-saving technologies and the persistence of illegal water trading practices.
The President further emphasized the importance of attracting international companies and leveraging innovative solutions. Recalling Kazakhstan’s successful restoration of the Northern Aral Sea, he noted that this experience could serve as a model for the Caspian.
The Save the Caspian Sea movement welcomes this statement as a strong call for international cooperation. The address reaffirms that the Caspian crisis is a shared challenge for all regional countries.
“Today’s Address by the President of Kazakhstan is a significant political signal. It opens the door to new opportunities for saving and restoring the Caspian Sea. Save the Caspian Sea stands ready to play an active role in this work,” said Vadim Ni, founder of the movement.
Astana, September 8, 2025 – In his annual Address to the Nation today, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev voiced deep concern over the declining water level of the Caspian Sea and called for the creation of an interstate program and a Center for Water Issues under the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). These initiatives are fully aligned with the core priorities championed by the Save the Caspian Sea movement since its inception.
President Tokayev warned that the threat of an ecological disaster is real and that without urgent measures the situation will only worsen. He proposed the development of an international program for the preservation of water resources and the establishment of a Center for Water Issues under the SCO. He also drew attention to the slow adoption of water-saving technologies and the persistence of illegal water trading practices.
The President further emphasized the importance of attracting international companies and leveraging innovative solutions. Recalling Kazakhstan’s successful restoration of the Northern Aral Sea, he noted that this experience could serve as a model for the Caspian.
The Save the Caspian Sea movement welcomes this statement as a strong call for international cooperation. The address reaffirms that the Caspian crisis is a shared challenge for all regional countries.
“Today’s Address by the President of Kazakhstan is a significant political signal. It opens the door to new opportunities for saving and restoring the Caspian Sea. Save the Caspian Sea stands ready to play an active role in this work,” said Vadim Ni, founder of the movement.
