Zhanar Faizuldayeva is a Principal Environmental & Social Specialist with SLR Consulting Kazakhstan with over 15 years of experience supporting projects across Central Asia and the Caucasus. She has a strong track record in environmental and social due diligence, impact assessment, mine closure, permitting, and stakeholder engagement. Zhanar has successfully led multidisciplinary teams on complex projects for mining companies, international organizations and financial institutions, ensuring compliance with global standards such as the IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, and EBRD Performance Requirements. Her expertise extends to supporting regulatory development and capacity building for government agencies, as well as facilitating meaningful engagement with local communities and stakeholders.