This report is prepared within the framework of the UNDP/GEF Project 00101058 “De-Risking Renewable Energy Investment in Kazakhstan" (DREI). As part of this project, an analysis of gender balance in the renewable energy sector in Kazakhstan is envisaged.

The report thoroughly examines the gender balance within the RE sector in Kazakhstan. It encompasses the current status, challenges, and solutions for enhancing gender balance in this sphere. The report consists of two parts: (1) an Overview of gender balance status and recommendations for the energy industry in the Republic of Kazakhstan; and (2) an Analysis of legislation and regulatory acts in the field of gender equality.

The research shows that in general, women express more concern about climate change and decarbonization than men. However, the green energy sector employs a higher number of men. The share of the workforce required to produce 1 GW of energy from renewable energy sources is higher than that from traditional energy sources such as oil, gas, and coal. This indicates the attractiveness and great opportunities for women's employment in the renewable energy field.