This date was established at the 1992 UN conference in Rio de Janeiro. The goal is to increase environmental responsibility, develop a culture of care for nature, and promote a sustainable lifestyle among the population.

In Uzbekistan, special attention is paid to environmental education and upbringing of the younger generation. The Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change, together with the Ministry of Preschool and School Education, is carrying out large-scale work: about 32 thousand ecological and biological clubs have been organized in more than 10 thousand schools, in which more than 470 thousand schoolchildren are participating. In addition, "environmental corners" have been created in 5,200 schools, and 132 hours of environmental literacy lessons have been organized in secondary specialized and vocational educational institutions.

An important step was the creation of Green University - the Central Asian University for the Study of the Environment and Climate Change. It unites scientific institutes, technical schools, schools, and professional development centers, creating a solid foundation for training qualified personnel and finding scientific solutions to environmental problems in the region.

The development of environmental education is not only an investment in the future, but also the most important condition for the harmony of man and nature. Today, by caring for our planet, we are laying the foundation for a green and sustainable future.