BAKU, Azerbaijan, Jun 2. Uzbekistan launched
the 4th Environmental Performance Review (EPR), adopted by the
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), at Eco Expo
Central Asia 2026, presenting the country’s progress in
environmental protection, climate policy, and sustainable
development, Trend
reports, citing the Uzbek Committee on Ecology and Climate
Change.


Prepared under the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
(UNECE) Environmental Performance Review Programme, the report was
formally adopted by the UNECE Committee on Environmental Policy in
November 2025.


The review evaluates Uzbekistan’s environmental policies and
reforms and serves as a key international benchmark for the
country’s green development efforts.


Opening the event, Deputy Minister of Ecology Jusipbek Kazbekov
emphasized the government’s commitment to environmental reforms and
the importance of international cooperation in advancing
Uzbekistan’s green transition. Representatives of UNECE, Germany,
Italy, Switzerland, and international experts involved in the
preparation of the report also participated in the
presentation.


According to the review, Uzbekistan has implemented, partially
implemented, or is in the process of implementing 77% of the
recommendations from the previous Environmental Performance
Review.


The report highlights notable progress in environmental
governance, including the establishment of the National Committee
on Ecology and Climate Change under the Presidential
Administration, improvements in environmental monitoring systems,
implementation of the nationwide “Yashil Makon” (Green Space)
initiative, expansion of renewable energy projects, and
strengthened biodiversity conservation measures.







The new review contains 45 recommendations and evaluates
Uzbekistan’s performance across 41 indicators linked to 12 United
Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).


Participants also discussed the country's environmental
priorities for the coming years, including climate action,
nature-based solutions, stronger environmental governance, and the
development of a roadmap for implementing the review’s
recommendations between 2026 and 2030.


A symbolic handover ceremony for the Fourth Environmental
Performance Review was held during the event, underscoring the
importance of continued international cooperation and public
engagement in advancing environmental sustainability across the
region.


At the event, the review was described as both recognition of
Uzbekistan’s recent achievements and a framework for guiding future
environmental and climate policies.