The President of Uzbekistan has launched a climate integration initiative
World
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev addressed the plenary session of the World Leaders' Summit at the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), currently taking place in Antalya.
The meeting is attended by heads of state and government from over 90 countries, as well as the heads of leading international organizations and financial institutions.
At the beginning of his speech, the head of state expressed sincere gratitude to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of the Republic of Turkey for his hospitality and particularly noted the high level of preparations for the conference, co-chaired by Turkey and Australia.
As the leader of our country noted, Uzbekistan supports global efforts to combat climate change and builds its development model on rational environmental management and green technologies.
The national efforts and achievements in this area were presented to the international community.
As part of its efforts to reduce carbon intensity, our country has achieved its target of reducing emissions per unit of GDP by 35 percent ahead of schedule. A new target of 50 percent reduction by 2035 has been set.
Over the past ten years, the economy's water intensity has been reduced by almost half, and water withdrawal by one-fifth. Water-saving technologies have already been implemented on over 60 percent of irrigated fields.
As a result of large-scale land restoration measures, the country's forested area has increased by six million hectares, a third of which has been planted in the Aral Sea region.
The Waste Management Strategy is being consistently implemented.
It is especially noted that caring for the younger generation is at the center of this policy.
"Environmental education of children in our country begins in the family, mahalla, and school. From childhood, we teach them to conserve water, care for trees, and maintain the cleanliness of common spaces," emphasized the President of Uzbekistan.
It was emphasized that every fifth person in the country is a schoolchild or student. This means that by 2050, three-quarters of Uzbekistan's residents will receive a nature-centered education.
Presenting his vision for further joint actions, Shavkat Mirziyoyev emphasized the impossibility of adapting to climate challenges alone.
"In Central Asia, the scale of threats such as melting glaciers, water shortages, and extreme droughts is increasing. These common challenges require joint action by the countries of the region," the head of state stated.
In this regard, an initiative has been put forward to develop a regional Climate Integration Model, cooperation on which should begin in three key areas.
The first is information. In this area, with the assistance of the World Meteorological Organization, it is proposed to begin creating an infrastructure for exchanging information on climate risks.
The second area is technological. A commitment has been expressed to make the ECO-EXPO exhibition a permanent investment and technology platform for modern environmental solutions adapted to the realities of the region.
The third area is financial. To ensure sufficient and predictable financing, it was proposed to work with development banks and special-purpose funds to develop new support instruments, including concessional grants, as well as "blue" and "arid" financing mechanisms.
In conclusion, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev called on conference participants to infuse the idea of climate integration with practical content and proposed applying this vital model in all interested regions of the world.
At the beginning of his speech, the head of state expressed sincere gratitude to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of the Republic of Turkey for his hospitality and particularly noted the high level of preparations for the conference, co-chaired by Turkey and Australia.
As the leader of our country noted, Uzbekistan supports global efforts to combat climate change and builds its development model on rational environmental management and green technologies.
The national efforts and achievements in this area were presented to the international community.
As part of its efforts to reduce carbon intensity, our country has achieved its target of reducing emissions per unit of GDP by 35 percent ahead of schedule. A new target of 50 percent reduction by 2035 has been set.
Over the past ten years, the economy's water intensity has been reduced by almost half, and water withdrawal by one-fifth. Water-saving technologies have already been implemented on over 60 percent of irrigated fields.
As a result of large-scale land restoration measures, the country's forested area has increased by six million hectares, a third of which has been planted in the Aral Sea region.
The Waste Management Strategy is being consistently implemented.
It is especially noted that caring for the younger generation is at the center of this policy.
"Environmental education of children in our country begins in the family, mahalla, and school. From childhood, we teach them to conserve water, care for trees, and maintain the cleanliness of common spaces," emphasized the President of Uzbekistan.
It was emphasized that every fifth person in the country is a schoolchild or student. This means that by 2050, three-quarters of Uzbekistan's residents will receive a nature-centered education.
Presenting his vision for further joint actions, Shavkat Mirziyoyev emphasized the impossibility of adapting to climate challenges alone.
"In Central Asia, the scale of threats such as melting glaciers, water shortages, and extreme droughts is increasing. These common challenges require joint action by the countries of the region," the head of state stated.
In this regard, an initiative has been put forward to develop a regional Climate Integration Model, cooperation on which should begin in three key areas.
The first is information. In this area, with the assistance of the World Meteorological Organization, it is proposed to begin creating an infrastructure for exchanging information on climate risks.
The second area is technological. A commitment has been expressed to make the ECO-EXPO exhibition a permanent investment and technology platform for modern environmental solutions adapted to the realities of the region.
The third area is financial. To ensure sufficient and predictable financing, it was proposed to work with development banks and special-purpose funds to develop new support instruments, including concessional grants, as well as "blue" and "arid" financing mechanisms.
In conclusion, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev called on conference participants to infuse the idea of climate integration with practical content and proposed applying this vital model in all interested regions of the world.
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