BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 23. Uzbekistan will
join regional projects supported by the Asian Development Bank
(ADB) to improve air quality and combat desertification, while
developing a national climate data platform using satellite
technologies and artificial intelligence.


This was reflected in the statement by the Uzbekistan’s National
Committee for Ecology and Climate Change. The agreements were
reached following Uzbekistan’s participation in the ADB regional
forum held September 14-16, where representatives of the National
Center for Climate Change held bilateral meetings with ADB
officials and representatives of international organizations.


Representatives of the National Center for Climate Change
participated in thematic sessions at the forum, presenting
Uzbekistan’s experience in climate adaptation, climate risk
assessment and the development of digital environmental management
tools.


During bilateral meetings with ADB and international
organization representatives, the sides also agreed to expand
cooperation on air quality, land degradation and desertification,
as well as the development of a national climate data system.


“The agreements reached at the forum will help expand
international cooperation and attract technical and financial
support for Uzbekistan’s climate and environmental initiatives,”
the National Committee for Ecology and Climate Change said.







The discussions included plans to develop a national climate
data platform using satellite technologies and artificial
intelligence. Such a platform could support more effective
monitoring of climate risks, environmental changes and land
degradation.


The sides also discussed developing a National Strategy for
Reducing Black Carbon Emissions and Improving Air Quality under the
Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC).


Uzbekistan’s participation in the ADB forum provided an
opportunity to present its national priorities in climate
adaptation while identifying areas for regional technical
cooperation and potential financing.


The agreements are expected to support the development of
climate projects and strengthen Uzbekistan’s capacity to monitor
environmental conditions and respond to climate-related risks.