Who is awarded the status of "Eco-active citizen" and what advantages does it give?
2025-01-09 15:00:00 / News
Who will be granted the status of "Eco-Active Citizen"?
The initiative aims to create a system of incentives designed to promote eco-friendly lifestyles, enhance the ecological awareness of the population, enable harmonious coexistence with nature, and minimize the environmental impact of daily activities.
According to the proposal, the status of "Eco-Active Citizen" can be awarded for regularly using public transport, taking 10,000 steps or more per day, losing excess weight, reducing waste and plastic usage, and switching to an electric car. Additionally, it will consider actions such as installing solar panels on homes, using energy-saving materials for house facades, equipping lighting with motion sensors, conserving electricity, gas, and water, and actively participating in public ecological initiatives.
What benefits will "Eco-Active Citizens" get?
Citizens awarded the "Eco-Active Citizen" status will get discounts on public services and lower interest rates on consumer loans. Additionally, they may receive eco-friendly transportation options, such as bicycles or scooters, as incentives.
If all members of a family obtain "Eco-Active Citizen" status,the family will be awarded the status of "Green Family", and families selected annually by lottery will be awarded an electric car.
In addition, neighborhoods (mahallas) where more than 50 percent of families hold the status of "Green Families" will be awarded the title of "Green Neighborhood". In such neighborhoods, necessary conditions will be created for the construction of waste collection sites, installation of waste containers at public facilities, planting and watering of trees, and the creation of "green public parks". Furthermore, settlements where more than 50 percent of neighborhoods are designed as "Green Neighborhoods" will be received the status of "Green City", "Green Village", or "Green Aul" (fortified village).
What Are the Expected Results?
It's worth noting that a single car emits an average of 4.6 tons of carbon dioxide annually. Daily walking can help each individual prevent up to 1.5 tons of harmful emissions. Additionally, if a family saves 100 cubic meters of natural gas, it will prevent the release of 2 tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. The creation of green and sustainable infrastructure in "Green Cities" will contribute to the establishment of a safe and favorable environment for responsible tourism.
For Information: The draft of the Presidential Decree has been submitted for public discussion on the online portal of the National Strategy “Uzbekistan-2030” . (https://uzbekistan2030.uz/uzc/muhokama). The discussion will remain open until January 22, 2025. You can actively participate and submit your suggestions and feedback through the online portal uzbekistan2030.uz or the Telegram bot @Ekologiya_yili_bot!
For information: The draft version is available in Uzbek and Russian languages.