Global "Zero Waste" Alliance established to promote waste reduction
2026-11-12 11:10:00 / News
During her visit to the pavilion, Ziroat Mirziyoyeva familiarised herself with environmental projects and initiatives being implemented in Uzbekistan, including the "Eco-Schools Uzbekistan" project of the Zamin International Public Foundation. Project representatives presented a comprehensive, continuous environmental education system covering all stages of learning. It comprises the LEAF programme for pre-school and primary education, Eco-Schools for general education schools, and Eco-Campus for higher and secondary specialised educational institutions.
It was also announced at COP31 that the "Global Zero Waste Alliance" had been established, bringing together the efforts of spouses of heads of state and government to promote the sustainable use of natural resources and reduce waste generation.
Speaking at the high-level meeting, Ziroat Mirziyoyeva expressed her gratitude to First Lady of Türkiye Emine Erdoğan for initiating this effort and acknowledged her personal contribution to advancing the Zero Waste concept on the international stage.
The First Lady of Uzbekistan also put forward a number of proposals for the Alliance, focusing on the advancement of environmental education, support for youth-led environmental initiatives and their practical implementation.