From April 2 to 4, 2025, the 22nd North Caspian Regional Exhibition "Atyrau Oil & Gas 2025" is taking place in Atyrau. For the first time, the global environmental movement "Save the Caspian Sea" is participating in the exhibition to draw attention to the environmental crisis affecting the Caspian Sea and to hold oil companies accountable.
Previously, the Movement has repeatedly attempted to initiate dialogue with representatives of oil and gas companies by inviting them to round tables and discussions. However, most industry representatives did not respond to calls for discussion and collaborative solutions. Therefore, "Save the Caspian Sea" decided to take the initiative and establish a presence at the "Atyrau Oil & Gas 2025" exhibition by setting up an exhibition bench.
"Our bench is a call for accountability towards the Caspian Sea's ecology. Silence is unacceptable; we must address the issues caused by water pollution. We are here to inform the public and businesses about the crisis facing the Caspian Sea. We strive for dialogue, but we are being ignored. Since the oil and gas companies did not come to our round table, we came to their platform. Their strategy is to ignore us, but we will continue to actively fight for the Caspian's protection and increase pressure on oil companies," said Vadim Ni, founder of the "Save the Caspian Sea" movement.
The Movement emphasizes that its goal is not only criticism but also constructive engagement with companies and the government. To this end, "Save the Caspian Sea" proposes specific steps: conducting an international environmental audit of all oil projects in the Caspian Sea to objectively assess their environmental impact and disclosing environmental standards in contracts with oil companies.
In February 2025, the Movement filed a lawsuit against the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan and oil companies, demanding the disclosure of the terms of Production Sharing Agreements (PSAs) regulating oil extraction activities in the Caspian region.
The global movement "Save the Caspian Sea" was founded in December 2024 with the participation of Kazakhstani and international NGOs, aiming to preserve the unique ecosystem of the Caspian Sea and increase the accountability of oil corporations for the environmental consequences of their activities.
Since its inception, the Movement has undertaken significant efforts to raise awareness of the region's environmental issues. Notably, it organized the international conference "You.Sea.Problem" with the participation of experts, activists, scientists, lawmakers, and media representatives. The Movement also released the book "Caspian Sea: To Save or To Lose" in three languages, the documentary film "The Caspian Call", and a series of videos dedicated to the sea's issues. All these materials are available on www.savethecaspiansea.com website.
According to monitoring data, between 2005 and 2023, the Caspian Sea level dropped by 185 centimeters, and the surface area shrank by more than 31,000 square kilometers. If the trend continues, by the end of the 21st century, the water level could drop by 18 meters, reducing the sea area by 34%. Six endemic sturgeon species are threatened with extinction. The Caspian seal population has decreased by 90% — from one million to one hundred thousand individuals.
The "Save the Caspian Sea" movement urges the media to cover the Caspian's environmental issues and oil companies' responsibility. Public awareness and media resonance are crucial to taking necessary measures to preserve the region's ecosystem.
Contact Information:
Ms Mira Iman, representative of the "Save the Caspian Sea" movement
• Phone: +77056549388
• Email: info@savethecaspiansea.com
Previously, the Movement has repeatedly attempted to initiate dialogue with representatives of oil and gas companies by inviting them to round tables and discussions. However, most industry representatives did not respond to calls for discussion and collaborative solutions. Therefore, "Save the Caspian Sea" decided to take the initiative and establish a presence at the "Atyrau Oil & Gas 2025" exhibition by setting up an exhibition bench.
"Our bench is a call for accountability towards the Caspian Sea's ecology. Silence is unacceptable; we must address the issues caused by water pollution. We are here to inform the public and businesses about the crisis facing the Caspian Sea. We strive for dialogue, but we are being ignored. Since the oil and gas companies did not come to our round table, we came to their platform. Their strategy is to ignore us, but we will continue to actively fight for the Caspian's protection and increase pressure on oil companies," said Vadim Ni, founder of the "Save the Caspian Sea" movement.
The Movement emphasizes that its goal is not only criticism but also constructive engagement with companies and the government. To this end, "Save the Caspian Sea" proposes specific steps: conducting an international environmental audit of all oil projects in the Caspian Sea to objectively assess their environmental impact and disclosing environmental standards in contracts with oil companies.
In February 2025, the Movement filed a lawsuit against the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan and oil companies, demanding the disclosure of the terms of Production Sharing Agreements (PSAs) regulating oil extraction activities in the Caspian region.
The global movement "Save the Caspian Sea" was founded in December 2024 with the participation of Kazakhstani and international NGOs, aiming to preserve the unique ecosystem of the Caspian Sea and increase the accountability of oil corporations for the environmental consequences of their activities.
Since its inception, the Movement has undertaken significant efforts to raise awareness of the region's environmental issues. Notably, it organized the international conference "You.Sea.Problem" with the participation of experts, activists, scientists, lawmakers, and media representatives. The Movement also released the book "Caspian Sea: To Save or To Lose" in three languages, the documentary film "The Caspian Call", and a series of videos dedicated to the sea's issues. All these materials are available on www.savethecaspiansea.com website.
According to monitoring data, between 2005 and 2023, the Caspian Sea level dropped by 185 centimeters, and the surface area shrank by more than 31,000 square kilometers. If the trend continues, by the end of the 21st century, the water level could drop by 18 meters, reducing the sea area by 34%. Six endemic sturgeon species are threatened with extinction. The Caspian seal population has decreased by 90% — from one million to one hundred thousand individuals.
The "Save the Caspian Sea" movement urges the media to cover the Caspian's environmental issues and oil companies' responsibility. Public awareness and media resonance are crucial to taking necessary measures to preserve the region's ecosystem.
Contact Information:
Ms Mira Iman, representative of the "Save the Caspian Sea" movement
• Phone: +77056549388
• Email: info@savethecaspiansea.com
