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

During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation in environmental protection, climate adaptation, waste management, sustainable urban development and carbon markets.

Following the talks, the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan and Türkiye’s Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in environmental protection.

The document provides for cooperation in a range of areas, including climate change mitigation and adaptation, the conservation of natural resources and protected areas, the prevention of air and water pollution, combating desertification and land degradation, waste management, the development of the circular economy and environmental awareness-raising.

The parties also agreed to promote the exchange of expertise and best practices, implement joint programmes and projects and organise expert meetings and thematic events.

Particular attention was given to the BRIDGE initiative, which aims to translate national climate commitments into investment-ready projects, as well as to Türkiye’s potential participation in the international exhibition Eco Expo Central Asia 2027, scheduled to take place in Tashkent on 15–17 June.

The signing of the Memorandum marks another important step in strengthening the Uzbek-Turkish partnership and establishing a practical framework for joint initiatives in environmental sustainability and climate action.