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Addressing Forest Fires in Kazakhstan: A Collaborative Approach

In December 2025, a significant memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Fitech Corporation, based in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, and Kazavialesoohrana, Kazakhstan's state enterprise focused on forest fire safety. This agreement emerged during the Central Asia + Japan Dialogue (CA+JAD) Business Forum. The collaboration aims to tackle the rising threat of forest fires impacting the country due to climate change, which has led to an increase in both the frequency and scale of these disasters.


Image: Fitech President Tomonori Hayashi (left) with Kazavialesoohrana CEO Marlen Sansyzbayevich Ainabekov (right), at the signing ceremony.

Goals of the MoU

The primary objective of this MoU is to facilitate cooperation on forest fire management to achieve early suppression of fires and lessen resultant damages, thus contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Both parties will engage in field verification of environmentally friendly firefighting systems in active forest fire scenarios.

The Urgency of the Situation

Kazakhstan is home to extensive forest and grassland areas; however, recent years have seen an alarming increase in forest fires, leading to significant loss of forest resources and contributing to rising carbon dioxide emissions. These fires not only pose immediate threats to the economy and environment of the nation but also contribute to global climate change by releasing large amounts of greenhouse gases. The loss of forests eliminates a crucial carbon dioxide absorption source, leading to long-term impacts on the global carbon cycle.

In response to this national challenge, the Kazakh government has prioritized strengthening wildfire prevention and early suppression as part of its national strategy aiming for sustainable forest management and carbon neutrality.

Fitech's Advanced Fire Management Technologies

Fitech, with its expertise in developing and manufacturing firefighting agents and systems in Japan, possesses high-efficiency and environmentally-friendly fire suppression technologies. Under this MoU, the collaboration will focus on the following key areas:

• - Conducting field tests of environmentally friendly firefighting systems for wildfires.
• - Validating the effectiveness of early fire suppression and damage reduction techniques.
• - Evaluating technologies potentially involving aerial firefighting operations.
• - Accumulating insights for broader future implementation.

The Role of JICA in This Initiative

Fitech’s collaboration stems from a needs assessment survey conducted in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). This survey aimed to identify the demands and challenges faced in forest fire management in Kazakhstan. The groundwork laid through this survey facilitated the signing of the MoU, enabling a structured approach toward addressing the challenges identified.

In addition, Fitech has been selected for a business verification project in fiscal 2025, focusing on commercializing its firefighting agents tailored to forest fires. Building upon the findings from the initial needs assessment, this project strives to establish a sustainable framework to enhance early wildfire suppression and damage mitigation.

Furthermore, there are intentions to replicate this model across other Central Asian countries, fostering an international framework that utilizes Japanese private-sector technologies to address global issues. Fitech expresses profound gratitude for the guidance and support from JICA and others involved while emphasizing its commitment to responsibly advancing its initiatives as a representative Japanese enterprise.

Future Outlook

As they move forward, both Fitech and Kazavialesoohrana aim to elevate forest fire prevention strategies in Kazakhstan while contributing concretely to carbon neutrality through effective forest conservation practices. This extensive cooperation intends not only to aid Kazakhstan but also to provide sustainable development solutions for Central Asia by leveraging Japan’s advanced environmental and disaster prevention technologies.

Innovative Firefighting Solutions: FOREST DEFENDER and FEI

Fitech has developed the FOREST DEFENDER, a next-generation firefighting agent specifically designed for wildfires. Its formulation allows dilution with water for effective fire suppression, significantly reducing emissions of carbon dioxide and forest resource loss.

Moreover, the integration with Fitech’s helicopter firefighting system, the Fitech Easy Injection (FEI), enables rapid and precise delivery of firefighting agent from helicopters. This dual capability will enhance emergency response efficiency during wildfires, supporting extensive firefighting efforts across vast landscapes.


Image: Aerial firefighting in action using advanced systems developed by Fitech.

These technological innovations have been recognized in professional circles, including publications in the Journal of Fire Science, highlighting their efficacy from an expert viewpoint.

About Fitech Corporation

Fitech Corporation, established in 2010 and headquartered in Aichi Prefecture, has expanded its operations to 48 countries, specializing in the manufacturing of chemicals and safety solutions for firefighting and disaster prevention.

With a commitment to enhancing public safety, Fitech continues to develop innovative solutions that address societal challenges, aiming for a sustainable future.

Company Overview

• - Company Name: Fitech Corporation
• - CEO: Tomonori Hayashi
• - Location: Aichi Prefecture, Japan
• - Established: 2010
• - Capital: 480 million JPY
• - URL: Fitech Website
• - Affiliated Organizations: Engaged with various disaster prevention and forestry organizations to promote research and technology dissemination.