The regular meeting of the Public Council under the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change was held at the Central Asian University for Environment and Climate Change (Green University). The main topic of the meeting was a presentation on the activities of the Committee’s departments and structural divisions, as well as a discussion of their results and prospects for further development.

The meeting was opened by Natalia Shivaldova, Chair of the Public Council, noting the importance of open dialogue between government agencies and civil society institutions to improve the effectiveness of the country’s environmental policy. The agenda included reports from three of the Committee’s structural divisions.

Zarrina Abdullaeva, Head of the Department for Coordination of the National Project “Ecoculture,” spoke about the ongoing work to improve the public’s environmental awareness. The presentation included a presentation on the results of large-scale educational initiatives aimed at fostering environmental awareness among young people and the general public. These include national competitions, environmental campaigns, international educational events, projects to develop environmental volunteerism, and programs implemented within the framework of the Concept for Improving the Environmental Awareness of the Population by 2030.

Jahongirmirzo Mirzakobulov, Head of the Environmental Education Department, briefed the Public Council members on the development of the environmental education system. Particular attention was paid to the activities of Green University, a network of research institutes, the creation of 14 “green” technical schools, the implementation of a dual education system, the development of scientific potential, and the training of qualified personnel for the country’s “green” economy. It was noted that, starting in the 2026/2027 academic year, more than 7,000 students will begin studying at “green” technical schools in 36 educational programs.

A representative of the State Center for Environmental Certification and Standardization presented the center’s main activities. The presentation covered the development of a national environmental certification system, the implementation of the “Yashil Belgi” eco-label, improvements to hazardous waste and production process certification mechanisms, the development of an air quality monitoring system, and measures to combat “green” marketing without a verified environmental assessment.

Following the presentations, the Public Council members discussed the materials presented and made proposals for further improvement of the departments’ activities and the implementation of environmental initiatives. Following the meeting, recommendations were developed aimed at enhancing the Committee’s effectiveness, developing environmental education, strengthening public environmental awareness, and improving the country’s environmental certification system.

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