UN experts reported that from 2018 to 2024, harmful emissions into the atmosphere in Uzbekistan decreased by 25%. Overall, Uzbekistan has already implemented 77% of the organization’s environmental recommendations.

Significant changes have been made in reforestation. The area of ​​forests in our country has increased to 8.7%. Particular attention was paid to the Aral Sea region, where over 600,000 hectares of forests were planted in arid zones in 2021. This was also facilitated by the launch of green bonds and the implementation of a green economy strategy until 2030. The share of renewable energy sources in our country has now reached 15-18%.

However, dependence on fossil fuels remains high in our country: according to 2023 data, natural gas accounted for approximately 80% of energy consumption, oil for 10%, and coal for 8%. Another serious problem is water scarcity. Only 48% of water bodies are considered clean, and agriculture accounts for up to 90% of pollution in the Syr Darya basin.

Due to climate change, our republic could lose approximately 1% of its GDP annually by 2030. Experts have prepared 45 recommendations to mitigate these risks. These include adopting a climate law and upgrading wastewater treatment systems.

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