National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Under the Decree, the international “3-30-300” standard will be introduced to increase the level of greenery in mahallas. The standard provides for ensuring three trees per person, 30 percent tree canopy cover, and access to a green space within approximately 300 metres.

The Decree also provides for increasing the number of green gardens and public green parks to 1,023 by 2030; creating 257 green gardens and public green parks during the autumn 2026 planting season as part of the Yashil Makon project; and establishing at least five shaded pedestrian streets in every district and city by 2030, with a combined length of at least 10 kilometres.

In addition, a two-month nationwide campaign on cleanliness and public landscaping will be held from 1 October 2026. Starting from 1 October, locations for new green areas will be identified, land will be prepared, and stocks of tree and shrub seedlings will be established.

The planting season will begin on 1 November 2026 in the Republic of Karakalpakstan and Khorezm Region; on 5 November in Bukhara and Navoi regions; on 10 November in Andijan, Jizzakh, Samarkand, Syrdarya, Namangan and Tashkent regions, as well as Tashkent city; and on 20 November in Surkhandarya and Kashkadarya regions.

Furthermore, under the Decree, the “Mahalla Greening” package will be introduced from 1 January 2027 as part of the Yashil Mahalla project.

As part of the project, each mahalla will be assigned a forestry specialist who will serve as a mentor. Members of the Mahalla Seven will receive training before each planting season. They will provide residents with guidance on planting, watering, mulching, composting, tree care, and measures to prevent and control diseases and pests.

Starting from the autumn 2026 planting season, mahalla microforests will be established in mahallas with limited land availability, in spaces between apartment buildings, and in the courtyards of schools and kindergartens. On areas ranging from 200 to 1,000 square metres, a dense planting method will be used, with at least two tree and shrub seedlings planted per square metre in multiple layers.

In areas where land cannot be allocated, as well as on sites covered with concrete or asphalt, small community gardens will be established.

At the same time, a composting and mulching system will be introduced in botanical and dendrological gardens, forestry enterprises, large green areas, and landscaping departments.

In locations with suitable sanitary and hydrogeological conditions, trenches measuring 12 metres in length, 4 metres in width and at least 1 metre in depth will be used for this purpose. Moisture levels will be checked every 15 days and maintained at around 70 percent. The resulting compost and mulch will primarily be used to cover and maintain exposed soil areas within the respective territories.

In addition, to support public demand and initiatives for creating green gardens, a “Green Lot” system will be introduced from 1 January 2027.

Under the system, available land plots will be allocated to individuals and legal entities for the establishment of green gardens. The allocated land will not be transferred into private ownership, while construction and other types of activity on these plots will be prohibited.

Furthermore, by 1 September 2028, one “in vitro” laboratory will be established in each region of the country, specialising in the cultivation of tree and shrub seedlings suited to the climatic and geographical conditions of the respective region. The laboratories will propagate tree and shrub species that are resistant to drought, salinity, high temperatures and diseases, as well as species that help prevent the movement of sand and dust. Modern nurseries and visitor centres for the sale of planting materials will also be established across all regions.

Under the Decree, the “Yashil AI” assistant model will be launched on a pilot basis.

The model will use land-quality ratings, soil type, water availability, climate data, satellite imagery and field observations to identify suitable areas for greening, afforestation and the establishment of green cover. It will also generate recommendations on tree and shrub species suitable for each area, the required number of seedlings, planting patterns and timing, as well as irrigation and maintenance. The system will map risks related to water shortages, seedling mortality, diseases and other factors; alert responsible officials; and generate analytical reports.

It will also support the continuous updating of data on a unified map, real-time monitoring and forecasting, the processing of public enquiries, and transparent tracking of results.

By 31 December 2026, banners and electronic information boards will be installed at the entrances to mahallas to provide information on the benefits of establishing green areas and display the environmental indicators of the respective territory.

According to the Decree, research and pilot sites for growing halophyte plants will be established in Arnasay, Nukus, Karakul, Karmana, Mubarek, Qiziriq and Yangiyariq districts. At each site, plant species suited to different levels of soil salinity and water availability will be tested, seeds and seedlings will be cultivated and practical recommendations will be developed.