Uzbekistan aims to cut emissions by 50% by 2035

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, May 12. Uzbekistan plans
to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2035 as part of its
transition toward a green development model, Trend reports via the press office of the Uzbek
president.

The statement was made by President of Uzbekistan Shavkat
Mirziyoyev in an address to participants of the 29th Eurasian
Economic Summit held in Istanbul.

According to Mirziyoyev, Uzbekistan has already reduced
emissions by 35% and continues implementing environmental and
climate initiatives across the country.

The president noted that within the framework of the “Green
Space” project, 200 million trees are planted annually, while
large-scale protective plantations have been established on the
dried bed of the Aral Sea.

Mirziyoyev also highlighted measures aimed at improving water
resource management, including the introduction of water-saving
technologies that help conserve significant volumes of water every
year.