Faced with rising pollution and falling oil prices, Kazakhstan is looking to diversify its economy.
Oil and hydrocarbon exports make up nearly three-quarters of its income but reliance on fossil fuels has given residents one of the highest rates of lung disease in the region.
A major focus is now being placed on investing in environmentally friendly energy projects.
Al Jazeera's Osama Bin Javaid reports from Kapchagay in southeastern Kazakhstan.
