Uzbekistan Strengthens Measures to Ensure Environmental Sustainability
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is steadily implementing measures to protect the environment, use natural resources efficiently and develop a green economy as part of its National Sustainable Development Goals through 2030. The country is expanding environmental monitoring, improving waste management and strengthening measures to address climate change.
In the water resources and sanitation sector, local treatment facilities at industrial enterprises are being modernized, while car washes are being equipped with water-saving technologies. Cooperation on the efficient use of transboundary water resources is also being strengthened.
Environmental monitoring systems for air, water and soil quality have been expanded to improve urban environmental sustainability. Under the Clean Air project, dust and gas purification systems at industrial enterprises are being upgraded. As part of the nationwide Yashil Makon project, millions of seedlings have been planted, while the country’s level of greening has reached 15 percent.
Developing sustainable consumption and production has also become an important area. The Agency for Waste Management and Circular Economy Development has been established. Digital waste management systems are being introduced, environmental product labeling is expanding, and projects for recycling waste and generating energy from it are being implemented.
Particular attention is being paid to raising environmental awareness among the population. The nationwide Eco-Culture project promotes sustainable lifestyles and a responsible attitude toward nature. Green University and green technical schools are training qualified specialists for environmental sectors and conducting scientific research.
Under the Paris Agreement, Uzbekistan has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions per unit of GDP by 35 percent by 2030 compared with 2010 levels. The country has also set a target of increasing this reduction to 50 percent by 2035.
Significant efforts are also being made to preserve biodiversity and expand forest areas. The share of specially protected natural areas has been increased to 14.2 percent of the country’s territory. A new edition of the Red Book has been prepared, and a list of national natural heritage sites has been compiled. In desert and foothill areas, green spaces and protective forest belts are being established across thousands of hectares.
These measures are aimed at preserving natural resources, developing the green economy and creating a healthy environment for future generations.
Environmental monitoring systems for air, water and soil quality have been expanded to improve urban environmental sustainability. Under the Clean Air project, dust and gas purification systems at industrial enterprises are being upgraded. As part of the nationwide Yashil Makon project, millions of seedlings have been planted, while the country’s level of greening has reached 15 percent.
Developing sustainable consumption and production has also become an important area. The Agency for Waste Management and Circular Economy Development has been established. Digital waste management systems are being introduced, environmental product labeling is expanding, and projects for recycling waste and generating energy from it are being implemented.
Particular attention is being paid to raising environmental awareness among the population. The nationwide Eco-Culture project promotes sustainable lifestyles and a responsible attitude toward nature. Green University and green technical schools are training qualified specialists for environmental sectors and conducting scientific research.
Under the Paris Agreement, Uzbekistan has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions per unit of GDP by 35 percent by 2030 compared with 2010 levels. The country has also set a target of increasing this reduction to 50 percent by 2035.
Significant efforts are also being made to preserve biodiversity and expand forest areas. The share of specially protected natural areas has been increased to 14.2 percent of the country’s territory. A new edition of the Red Book has been prepared, and a list of national natural heritage sites has been compiled. In desert and foothill areas, green spaces and protective forest belts are being established across thousands of hectares.
These measures are aimed at preserving natural resources, developing the green economy and creating a healthy environment for future generations.
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