Development of the green economy of Kazakhstan as a factor of labor market transformation and social inclusion

In the context of the global transition to sustainable development and the «green»
transformation of the global economy, Kazakhstan is actively implementing the principles of a green
economy aimed at reducing its carbon footprint, rational use of natural resources and improving the
environmental efficiency of production. At the same time, such changes are accompanied by profound structural shifts in the labor market, including the redistribution of jobs between traditional carbonintensive
sectors and environmentally oriented industries, increasing demands on professional
competencies and the emergence of new forms of employment.
These processes require a comprehensive adaptation of the employment system, educational
infrastructure, retraining programs and social support. In particular, the involvement of vulnerable
groups of the population – youth, women, rural populations – in new «green» sectors is of particular
importance, which contributes to the expansion of social inclusion and the reduction of territorial and
demographic imbalances.
Thus, the transformation of the labor market, taking into account environmental, technological
and social factors, becomes a key condition for ensuring sustainable economic growth, the formation
of an inclusive and adaptive labor market, as well as Kazakhstan's successful transition to a green and
sustainable economy model.
The main purpose of the study is to analyze the impact of the development of the green
economy in the Republic of Kazakhstan on the transformation of the labor market and the processes of
social inclusion, as well as to identify key areas for the formation of new jobs and professional
competencies in the context of sustainable development.
The results and their significance: The study identified key trends in the transformation of
Kazakhstan's labor market in the context of the development of a green economy, including the
formation of new «green» jobs, changes in employment structure and increasing demands on
professional competencies. The role of the green economy as a factor in expanding social inclusion
through the involvement of youth, women and other vulnerable groups in new sectors of the economy
is substantiated. The practical significance of the results lies in the possibility of their use in the
development of public policies in the field of employment, education and sustainable development, as
well as in the adjustment of educational programs and measures to actively support the labor market.