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

During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for expanding cooperation, mobilising climate finance and advancing new projects aimed at strengthening Uzbekistan’s resilience to the impacts of climate change.

Particular attention was paid to the development of the project portfolio, which includes national initiatives with a total value of USD 15.4 million. These include projects aimed at strengthening the climate resilience of farming communities and developing climate services for the agricultural sector.

The Uzbek side also proposed exploring the possibility of establishing a regional coordination centre of the Adaptation Fund in Tashkent to serve Central Asian countries. Another key area of discussion was the development of new projects to strengthen the resilience of the Aral Sea region to droughts and sand and dust storms, improve early warning systems and introduce digital technologies and artificial intelligence for climate risk monitoring.

The role of Green University in strengthening the region’s scientific and educational capacity was also highlighted.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Aziz Abdukhakimov invited the Adaptation Fund to participate as a partner in Eco Expo Central Asia 2027, which will be held in Tashkent on 15–17 June.

Following the meeting, the parties outlined further steps to strengthen their partnership, develop new climate projects and expand opportunities for mobilising international funding to support Uzbekistan’s climate adaptation priorities.