Uzbekistan presents its experience in developing climate-resilient agriculture at COP31
2026-11-10 14:30:00 / News
The event, titled “Scaling Up Climate-Resilient Agriculture through Sustainable Land Management: The Experience of FOLUR-Uzbekistan”, was organised by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in cooperation with the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change, as part of the FOLUR-Uzbekistan project.
Participants discussed the key challenges facing Uzbekistan’s agricultural sector amid climate change, including drought, water scarcity, declining soil fertility and land degradation.
Particular attention was given to sustainable land management and resource-efficient farming practices that help conserve soil moisture, improve land conditions and strengthen the resilience of agricultural production to climate change.
The event also presented the experience gained through the FOLUR-Uzbekistan project, implemented by FAO in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture and national partners. Participants learned about the introduction of no-till and minimum tillage practices, crop diversification, improved soil management techniques, as well as the establishment of demonstration plots and the organisation of training sessions and practical workshops for farmers.
A separate discussion focused on engaging farmers in the adoption of sustainable agricultural technologies, developing environmentally responsible value chains, strengthening cooperation with the private sector and attracting investment to scale up climate-resilient agricultural practices.
Participants also explored prospects for international cooperation, opportunities to replicate successful sustainable land management practices in other agricultural regions, and ways to mobilise climate finance.
The experience of FOLUR-Uzbekistan highlighted the importance of an integrated approach to adapting agriculture to climate change, bringing together modern farming technologies, capacity-building for farmers, institutional cooperation and the development of sustainable value chains.