Cluster formation of the landscape and ecological framework in the west Kazakhstan region for its sustainable development

Develop the scientific basis for optimise landscape and ecological conditions in the west Kazakhstan region. The main objectives were to identify geo‐ecological preconditions for sustainable developmen, and to zonate the territory of the region. 

A combination of landscape, cluster and geographic approaches, remote sensing data and methods for assessing human impact on the environment of B.I. Kochurovand L.V. Kropyanko and L.A. Bespalovaw Prospects for sustainable development have been identified for the West Kazakhstan region. Based on spatial analysis of natural resource potential, a cluster organisation of the landscape‐ecological framework has been established. Seven clusters were identified in the region. The most significant geo‐ecological preconditions for sustainable development were identified for each cluster and recommendations for priority areas of environmental management were given.

The spatial distribution of geo‐ecological conditions for sustainable development in west Kazakhstan is such that the territory and landscape ecology are organised into clusters with blurred boundaries and overlapping capabilities. Geo‐ecological factors for sustainable development form the basis for environmental management priorities and their implementation will contribute to sustainable regional development.

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