An important step in this direction was the adoption, on 16 September 2025, of Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 588, “On Improving the Procedure for the State Registration of Nurseries and Plantations for the Cultivation of Wild-Growing Plants.” The document is intended to streamline the activities of nurseries and plantations, enhance transparency, and establish a unified system of state oversight. In addition, five further draft regulatory legal acts in the field of biodiversity conservation have been developed and, in accordance with established procedures, submitted to the Cabinet of Ministers for consideration.

Systematic efforts to inventory and register facilities and resources related to the conservation of flora and fauna are ongoing. Nationwide, the register of 80 operating nurseries has been updated, and a state register and cadastre covering 85 animal species and 70 plant species has been established. As part of the digitalization of the green fund, electronic passports have been created for 605,000 trees and uploaded to a specialized platform, significantly improving the effectiveness of monitoring and management decision-making.

Practical measures to conserve and restore biodiversity are complemented by initiatives aimed at reintroducing rare species into their natural habitats. A total of 4,198 individuals of the houbara bustard, a species listed in the Red Book, as well as 150 animals of other species, have been released into the wild. In parallel, cultivated plantations for the production of wild medicinal plants have been established on an area of 25,000 hectares, helping to reduce anthropogenic pressure on natural ecosystems and preserve valuable plant species.

A landmark event on the international environmental agenda was the hosting of the 20th Conference of the Parties to the CITES Convention in Samarkand. The conference served as a platform for discussing global approaches to regulating international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora and underscored Uzbekistan’s growing role in international conservation processes.

At the same time, preparations are underway for the sixth edition of the Red Book of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Scientists and experts from relevant agencies are conducting research and field expeditions to develop updated lists of species to be included in or excluded from the Red Book.

The measures being implemented demonstrate a transition to a more comprehensive and scientifically grounded model of biodiversity conservation, focused on long-term outcomes. The realization of these initiatives under the "Uzbekistan–2030" Strategy lays a solid foundation for preserving the country’s unique natural heritage and maintaining ecological balance for future generations.