The theme of World Tourism Day 2025 has been designated as “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation.” The focus will be on the rational and responsible use of natural resources. According to the official website of the World Tourism Organization, waste reduction, biodiversity conservation, and the protection of natural resources and
From August 1 to 3, 2025, the Mountain Ecological Half Marathon “Seven Lakes” will be held in the city of Penjikent, organized for the second time after a successful debut in 2024. This was reported by the press service of the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the
From April 17 to 19, the Republic of Karakalpakstan hosted the International Aral Tourism Week. The event was organized by the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan in cooperation with the General Prosecutor’s Office, the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Karakalpakstan,
Climate change damages architectural monuments in Uzbekistan — Cultural Heritage Agency Climate change is significantly damaging cultural heritage sites in Uzbekistan, the Cultural Heritage Agency said. Archaeological monuments are particularly affected by soil salinization, extreme heat and strong winds. Global climate change is seriously damaging Uzbekistan’s cultural heritage sites built from wood, adobe, brick and stone,
The Republic can take a leading position in the field of ecotourism in Central Asia by 2030, thanks to its unique natural resources and strategic location. This is the goal pursued by the Strategy for Tourism Development in the Republic of Tajikistan for the period up to 2030. The strategy
Uzbekistan attracts many tourists who prefer ecotourism. What do travel companies offer most often when organizing ecotours? For example, these could be desert safari tours, glacier hikes, tours of unique mountain areas, trips to nature reserves and national parks. National Parks and Reserves The country’s tourist opportunities are very
On the sidelines of the Samarkand International Climate Forum, the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection, and Climate Change (MEEPCC) and World Bank officials launched the Uzbekistan Resilient Landscapes Restoration Project (RESILAND). The World Bank will provide $153 million in financing to support project activities, which are part of a broader
Photo:UNWTO Resilient tourism Global Tourism Resilience Day (17 February), proclaimed by the General Assembly in resolution A/RES/77/269, aims to emphasize the need to foster resilient tourism development to deal with shocks, taking into account the vulnerability of the tourism sector to emergencies. It is also a call for action for Member
On 17 January 2025, Bishkek hosted an expert discussion on the “Concept for the Development of Eco-Tourism in Specially Protected Natural Areas”. The event was organized by the Silk Road Public Foundation with participation from specialists from the Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the
Climate-friendly tourism has become a UN goal for the first time. Hotel industry representatives will record data on emissions and water and energy consumption. More than 50 countries participating in the UN Climate Change Conference in the Azerbaijani capital Baku have committed to promoting climate-friendly tourism. UN World Tourism Organization Executive Director
