Waste management and circular economy development agency

The event was attended by professors of the Department of Economic and Financial Strategies of Lomonosov Moscow State University. The delegation was led by Vladimir L. Kvint — Academician of Moscow State University, distinguished scholar, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor of Political Economy, and Foreign Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Aziz Abdukhakimov, Advisor to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Environmental Issues and Chairman of the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change, who participated in the event, emphasized the importance of this cooperation for advancing sectoral development in environmental protection and addressing climate challenges in the country. During the meeting, Mr. Abdukhakimov awarded Vladimir L. Kvint the “Tabiat Himoyachisi” (“Defender of Nature”) badge of honor.

The first phase of the Strategy’s development was presented during the event, focusing on the methodology of strategizing. This includes the analysis of global, regional, and national trends, as well as the formulation of the mission, vision, slogan, and a system of strategic priority contours. Particular attention was given to the phased implementation concept of the Strategy, the development of “roadmaps,” and the identification of resource mobilization mechanisms. As noted in the presentation, the mission of the Strategy is aimed at fostering a responsible attitude toward natural resources, consolidating the efforts of the state, business, and society in rational water use, and promoting Uzbekistan’s environmental leadership in Central Asia.

Key strategic contours and priorities were also presented, covering human ecology, innovative water treatment technologies, improvement of water resource governance, development of a circular economy, green transformation of the energy balance, as well as strengthening environmental culture and professional capacity-building.

During the presentation, the expert group conducted an in-depth discussion of the expected outcomes of the National Strategy’s implementation. An exchange of views also took place on effective water resource management, ensuring environmental sustainability, and achieving long-term development goals.

It should be noted that the visit of Academician V. L. Kvint and the expert group he leads to Tashkent continues from February 18 to 22. A number of meetings, discussions, and joint events are planned as part of the visit.

This National Strategy is aimed at improving the system of water resource management, strengthening environmental protection, and ensuring environmentally sustainable development in our country.