Agency for Increasing Forests and Green Areas and Combating Desertification

The event was attended by First Deputy Minister of Ecology Obidjon Qudratov, Director of the Forest Agency Erkin Mukhiddinov, experts from government bodies, international organizations, scientific institutions, as well as media representatives.

The event was organized to present scientific developments on the ecological classification of Uzbekistan’s forest ecosystems, demonstrate the capabilities of modern technologies in preserving the habitats of rare species, and strengthen cooperation in natural resource conservation at the national and international levels.

Speakers emphasized the importance of a scientifically grounded approach in assessing natural resources, monitoring ecosystems, and ensuring their sustainable use.

During the event, it was announced that, for the first time in Uzbekistan, a comprehensive ecological classification of forests based on artificial intelligence technologies, satellite monitoring, GIS geodata, and digital cartography has been created.

In the second part of the event, a panel discussion was held with the participation of representatives of the World Bank and IUCN.

The discussion addressed the role of ecological classification in conserving rare species, integrating the results of the RESILAND project into national planning, the use of digital data for monitoring and reporting within the framework of CITES, prospects for regional cooperation, and the involvement of local communities in nature conservation initiatives.