Ministry of Ecology, environmental protection and climate change of the Republic of Uzbekistan

The project is being implemented by the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change in cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), with funding from the European Union.

The event brought together representatives of uzbek ministries and agencies, as well as international organizations, to discuss the progress of the project, address identified challenges, present the work plan for 2025, and receive recommendations and guidance.

Rovshan Faiziev, Director of Center for Specialized Analytical Control in the Field of Environmental Protection under the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental protection and Climate change, emphasized that Uzbekistan is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, especially negative impacts on quantity and quality of freshwater resources. “National climate efforts go hand in hand with attempts on transition to green economy, including greening agrifood systems for a more resilient future to increase efficiency and halt degradation in natural resources”, explained Fayziev.

FAO Agriculture Officer and Chief Technical Expert of the Project, Tania Santivanez, highlighted that the need to strengthen cooperation among countries in addressing the environmental challenges in agrifood systems led to create the concept of green agriculture: “The transition to green agriculture requires fundamental changes through partnership assistance, capacity building, technology transfer and financial support. As part this workshop, we found an opportunity to discuss how to achieve climate resilience, reduced chemical inputs, and sustainable rural development in Uzbekistan”, said Tania Santivanez.

It is worth noting that Uzbekistan is taking decisive steps to strengthen environmental protection and resilience in the agri-food sector, placing particular emphasis on reducing the use of harmful pesticides. As environmental degradation and climate change pose growing risks — especially regarding water scarcity and soil health — the country is prioritizing more eco-friendly and sustainable farming practices. In this context, the promotion of sustainable alternatives to chemical inputs is a necessary condition for protecting ecosystems, safeguarding public health, and ensuring the long-term productivity of land.