Uzbekistan and Germany to Expand Environmental Cooperation Through New Projects
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan and Germany plan to expand environmental cooperation, focusing on digital monitoring, biodiversity conservation, green technologies and specialist training. The initiatives were discussed by Iskandar Qutbiddinov, Deputy Chairman of Uzbekistan’s National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change, and Bundestag member Stefan Mayer, a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee.
The sides reviewed prospects for cooperation under regional programmes, as well as environmental monitoring and scientific and educational ties. Uzbekistan also presented its reforms in air quality, biodiversity conservation, waste management, greening and environmental education.
Particular attention was given to GIZ’s Green Central Asia initiative and the regional ILUCA programme. Cooperation is expected to expand through practical projects, technology exchange and specialist training. Germany is already involved in environmental initiatives across Central Asia.
Uzbekistan proposed a joint pilot project for digital monitoring of protected natural areas using SMART patrol technologies, camera traps, geographic information systems and artificial intelligence. Cooperation with German scientific and expert organizations was also proposed to help preserve saiga migration routes.
In education, the Uzbek side proposed expanding Green University’s partnerships with German universities and research institutions through joint summer schools, faculty and student exchanges, and research projects. Another initiative involves developing German-language teaching at 14 “green” technical colleges affiliated with Green University. The establishment of these colleges is part of Uzbekistan’s nationwide environmental education initiative.
Mayer expressed readiness to help establish contacts with German partners and support the creation of German-language centers or classes at the colleges.
The sides also discussed expert exchanges in environmental regulation, certification, circular economy and waste management, as well as broader participation by German companies and research institutions in Eco Expo Central Asia 2027 in Tashkent.
The meeting concluded with an agreement to continue joint projects under GIZ programmes and expand cooperation in digital monitoring, science, education and green technologies.
Particular attention was given to GIZ’s Green Central Asia initiative and the regional ILUCA programme. Cooperation is expected to expand through practical projects, technology exchange and specialist training. Germany is already involved in environmental initiatives across Central Asia.
Uzbekistan proposed a joint pilot project for digital monitoring of protected natural areas using SMART patrol technologies, camera traps, geographic information systems and artificial intelligence. Cooperation with German scientific and expert organizations was also proposed to help preserve saiga migration routes.
In education, the Uzbek side proposed expanding Green University’s partnerships with German universities and research institutions through joint summer schools, faculty and student exchanges, and research projects. Another initiative involves developing German-language teaching at 14 “green” technical colleges affiliated with Green University. The establishment of these colleges is part of Uzbekistan’s nationwide environmental education initiative.
Mayer expressed readiness to help establish contacts with German partners and support the creation of German-language centers or classes at the colleges.
The sides also discussed expert exchanges in environmental regulation, certification, circular economy and waste management, as well as broader participation by German companies and research institutions in Eco Expo Central Asia 2027 in Tashkent.
The meeting concluded with an agreement to continue joint projects under GIZ programmes and expand cooperation in digital monitoring, science, education and green technologies.
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