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

“I want Sea Breeze to become the most environmentally friendly project in any country — whether it’s Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Montenegro, or Kazakhstan. That’s why it’s impossible to imagine the project without clean beaches, parks, boulevards, high-quality infrastructure, and communications. Everything I build should not only be beautiful but also sustainable and beneficial for the region,” said Emin Agalarov, the founder and owner of Sea Breeze.

For reference: In Azerbaijan, Sea Breeze undergoes environmental assessment at every stage of construction. Water and soil are regularly analyzed, and all engineering systems are closely monitored. In 2024, the resort was connected to a centralized sewage system, covering not only the Sea Breeze area itself but also the entire 50-kilometer coastal zone and nearby districts. Previously, more than a hundred local treatment facilities were in use. Now, fresh water comes from centralized sources, and wastewater is discharged through modern collectors without polluting the sea. Thanks to this systematic approach and environmentally-oriented infrastructure, Sea Breeze beaches have been recognized as some of the cleanest on Azerbaijan’s coast.

One of the project’s key features is the relocation of the construction line 400–500 meters away from the shore to preserve a wide public coastal area. Instead of the minimum legal distance of 50 meters, the project has allocated space for parks, walking paths, restaurants, and free public access to the sea.

Emin Agalarov proposed the construction of a shared ring collector system to collect and treat wastewater along the entire coastline of Charvak. This would not only improve convenience for the resort but also enhance the ecological condition of the entire region.

In turn, the Minister of Ecology of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Aziz Abdukhakimov, emphasized the importance of implementing projects based on the principles of environmental sustainability.

“It is important for us that partners interested in developing tourism in Uzbekistan adhere to an environmental approach (Green Based Solutions). We are ready to fully support initiatives implemented in accordance with ecological standards. The initiator of the Sea Breeze project has confirmed his willingness to follow the recommendations of international and national experts at every stage of implementation. Special attention is given to the protection of water resources, and it is essential to obtain a qualified expert assessment of risks and strategies for their mitigation,” the minister noted.

During the press tour, it was also announced that the Sea Breeze project will include the creation of an international environmental council with the participation of independent experts. This council will be responsible for public discussions, assessments, and monitoring of the area. Dr. Firuze Sultan-Zade, PhD in Environmental Sciences, head of the public environmental center EcoSphere and founder of Azerbaijan’s Green Network, emphasized that involving foreign specialists in assessment and monitoring will ensure transparency and accountability at every stage.

“If the project is implemented in full compliance with environmental standards, it could become a model of green tourism and sustainable development in Central Asia. This will lead to job creation, infrastructure investment, and raise awareness about the need to preserve Charvak,” she added.

According to the project, a sustainable zoning model is planned to be implemented in the Charvak area. It will include the preservation and restoration of the green balance, inventory, relocation and planting of trees, as well as the creation of new green corridors.

The project will utilize environmentally certified construction materials and energy-efficient technologies adapted to the landscape and climate of the region.

Open public spaces, ecological routes, boulevards, and promenades will be created.