CAIER drives ESG transformation in Central Asia via research, innovation, and cooperation Last updated: May 01, 2026 | 13:35 The Central Asian Institute for Environmental Research (CAIER) is the region’s leading independent body focused on high-level ecological and biodiversity research. Headquartered in Almaty, CAIER is advancing the environmental agenda in Kazakhstan through expertise, independence and scientific integrity – all grounded in international quality standards. Today, CAIER plays a pivotal role in the growing adoption of ESG models by companies in the region – an economy whose wealth and future are heavily dependent on optimal exploration of natural resources. “Our strength lies in combining fundamental science with applied science,” says Founder Aselle Tasmagambetova.…