Uzbekistan and South Korea to Expand Cooperation on Forest Restoration and Environmental Protection
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan and South Korea have agreed to expand cooperation on forest restoration, combating desertification, biodiversity conservation and the development of protected natural areas. New joint projects were discussed during a visit to South Korea by Aziz Abduhakimov, Adviser to the President of Uzbekistan on Environmental Affairs and Chairman of the National Committee for Ecology and Climate Change.
Following the talks, the National Committee and the Korea Forest Service (KFS) signed a memorandum of understanding on digital forest restoration and climate action. One of the priorities will be a major joint project to restore land in the Aral Sea region and combat desertification, drawing on the experience of the Korea–Mongolia Greenbelt project.
The sides also agreed to develop a cooperation roadmap for 2027–2029 and establish cooperation with relevant Korean organizations under Uzbekistan’s programme to create 27 botanical and dendrological gardens.
During talks with the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO), specific steps were outlined to complete Uzbekistan’s accession process and launch joint projects. For 2027–2029, the Fergana region is set to host the “Green Globe Project Uzbekistan Pine Forest”, a joint initiative involving Uzbekistan, AFoCO and KT&G, financed by the Republic of Korea.
Three additional projects are also to be prepared, covering high-tech nurseries, modernization of an in vitro laboratory, carbon projects and the commercialization of drought-resistant crops. The parties also plan to prepare a joint application to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for large-scale landscape restoration in the Aral Sea region.
A separate memorandum was signed with the Korea National Park Service (KNPS) on the management of protected natural areas, biodiversity conservation, ecotourism and environmental education. The first pilot project will be the creation of a model “Uzbekistan–Korea” national park.
The agreements also cover the establishment of a modern visitor centre, mountain ranger and search-and-rescue services, the provision of modern equipment for national parks, and a unified digital monitoring centre for protected natural areas.
Aziz Abduhakimov also took part in the Korea–Central Asia Ministerial Forum on Forests and Climate and the Ministerial Dialogue held in South Korea. During the events, Uzbekistan presented new initiatives aimed at advancing green cooperation across Central Asia.
The sides also agreed to develop a cooperation roadmap for 2027–2029 and establish cooperation with relevant Korean organizations under Uzbekistan’s programme to create 27 botanical and dendrological gardens.
During talks with the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO), specific steps were outlined to complete Uzbekistan’s accession process and launch joint projects. For 2027–2029, the Fergana region is set to host the “Green Globe Project Uzbekistan Pine Forest”, a joint initiative involving Uzbekistan, AFoCO and KT&G, financed by the Republic of Korea.
Three additional projects are also to be prepared, covering high-tech nurseries, modernization of an in vitro laboratory, carbon projects and the commercialization of drought-resistant crops. The parties also plan to prepare a joint application to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for large-scale landscape restoration in the Aral Sea region.
A separate memorandum was signed with the Korea National Park Service (KNPS) on the management of protected natural areas, biodiversity conservation, ecotourism and environmental education. The first pilot project will be the creation of a model “Uzbekistan–Korea” national park.
The agreements also cover the establishment of a modern visitor centre, mountain ranger and search-and-rescue services, the provision of modern equipment for national parks, and a unified digital monitoring centre for protected natural areas.
Aziz Abduhakimov also took part in the Korea–Central Asia Ministerial Forum on Forests and Climate and the Ministerial Dialogue held in South Korea. During the events, Uzbekistan presented new initiatives aimed at advancing green cooperation across Central Asia.
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