BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 6. The international
environmental exhibition Eco Expo Central Asia 2026 concluded in
Samarkand, bringing together government officials, international
organizations, investors and businesses to promote environmental
sustainability, green technologies and climate-focused investment,
Trend reports via the
National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change.
A key focus of the exhibition was the presentation of startup
projects developed by eco-innovators from Uzbekistan and other
Central Asian countries. The event offered opportunities for
startups to connect with international investors and financial
institutions, facilitating access to funding for environmentally
sustainable initiatives.
An additional 37 exhibition stands were dedicated to innovative
environmental startup projects. All regions of Uzbekistan presented
investment and development portfolios highlighting local climate
adaptation measures and environmental sustainability initiatives,
which were showcased to potential donors and investors.
During the exhibition, approximately 300 agreements were signed
with international organizations and private companies. The
agreements covered cooperation in renewable energy, climate
adaptation, water resource management, waste recycling and other
environmental sectors.
The event also featured more than 50 side events, panel
discussions and thematic forums focused on sustainability, climate
policy, environmental innovation and green finance.
It was said the exhibition's comprehensive approach is expected
to help Uzbekistan attract investment into climate and
environmental projects, expand the adoption of international best
practices and strengthen regional and global cooperation in support
of sustainable development.
More than 100 pavilions showcased environmental products,
services and technologies. Among the participants were
international organizations and companies including the Global
Green Growth Institute (GGGI), the Asian Development Bank (ADB),
the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Saudi
Arabia's VisionInvest, France's SUEZ, China's Cevia Environment,
Japan's KOMOTO, Finland's EPSOY, Russia's Siberian Wellness, the
UAE's Bell Energy and India's Oizom Instruments.
Major Uzbek enterprises also participated, including Navoi
Mining and Metallurgical Company, Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical
Complex, AKFA, Jizzakh Battery Plant and Uzkimyosanoat.
The event attracted nearly 10,000 participants from 150
countries, including representatives of international
organizations, members of the diplomatic community and executives
from major global and domestic companies. Organizers said the
exhibition provided Uzbekistan with a platform to strengthen
international cooperation in environmental protection, green
economic development and climate action.
