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

The "Aralkum" National Nature Park was established on March 4, 2022, on the territory of the Muynak district of the Republic of Karakalpakstan. There are 25 species of animals, 4 of which are listed in the Red Book of Uzbekistan.

Saiga is the most widespread species in the Aral Sea and is listed in the Red Book of Uzbekistan, the IUCN Red List, and Appendix II of CITES as an endangered species.

Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of saiga and an intergovernmental agreement on the conservation and breeding of saiga.

In addition, measures are being taken to strengthen the fight against poaching, improve territorial protection, reduce the impact of border barriers and the oil and gas sector, improve road transport infrastructure, and increase cross-border cooperation, as well as strengthen the information campaign aimed at preserving the saiga.