Agency for Increasing Forests and Green Areas and Combating Desertification

During the visit, he examined the colleges’ educational programs, academic and practical training, specialist training areas, and the libraries established within these institutions.

The event also featured discussions on advancing environmental education, training highly qualified specialists, conducting scientific research, and introducing modern approaches to the forestry sector.

Following the discussions, more than 120 scientific and literary books were donated to the educational institutions, and participants’ proposals and appeals were heard.

It is worth noting that, in accordance with the Presidential Resolution “On Comprehensive Measures to Accelerate Environmental Education, Science, and Public Awareness within the Nationwide ‘Ecomadaniyat’ Project,” 14 “Green” Technical Colleges will be established across all regions of the country during 2026–2027 to train mid-level specialists.

The Resolution also sets another important objective: to increase the number of specialists holding advanced academic degrees in ecology, environmental protection, and climate change to 150 by 2028.

By 2030, these technical colleges are expected to train a total of 10,000 mid-level specialists, further strengthening and expanding the country's environmental education system.