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Uzbekistan stands at the forefront of a transformative journey toward sustainable agriculture, driven by its commitment to fostering a green economy. Anchored in comprehensive national strategies and policies, the country aims to reshape its agrifood systems to ensure food security, enhance resource efficiency, and mitigate environmental impacts. This transition aligns with global sustainability goals and reflects Uzbekistan’s proactive approach to addressing the challenges of climate change and resource scarcity.
Central to these efforts is the Green Economy Strategy (2019–2030), approved under Presidential Decree No. PD-4477. Implemented by the Ministry of Economic Development and Poverty Reduction, the strategy outlines a roadmap for sustainable development.
Summary of priority directions for Green Agriculture transition in Uzbekistan
Climate resilience and sustainable production (climate-smart practices and sustainable agro-ecosystems)
Green economy, green jobs and climate-resilient enterprises
Water resource efficiency ( water withdrawal limits and improving irrigation efficiency with technologies) and Wastewater and Circular Water Use
Sustainable Land and Resource Management (pasture management to combat land and forest degradation and integrated landscape management); Urban Green Areas
Food security and ecosystem health
Green Growth and Biodiversity
National Green Taxonomy in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan’s National Green Taxonomy is a cornerstone of the country’s
strategy to transition to a green economy by 2030. Developed by the
Ministry of Economy and Finance, the taxonomy provides a comprehensive
classification system for identifying and categorizing “green” economic
activities. It establishes clear criteria to evaluate whether specific
activities align with sustainable development goals, including
environmental protection, resource efficiency, and climate resilience.
Direct funding toward environmentally sustainable projects. Inform Policy Development: Shape regulations and strategies to align economic growth with sustainability objectives.
Policies to support and promote green agriculture practices in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan has created legislative and regulatory frameworks for further transformation of agrifood systems towards greening.
Green Practices
| Title | Green Finance Platform in Uzbekistan |
|---|---|
| Introduction | The Green Finance Platform in Uzbekistan aims to serve as a comprehensive hub for information, resources, and opportunities related to environmentally sustainable financial practices. |
| Start date | 26/12/2024 |
| Title | Innovations in Uzbek Beekeeping: The Digital Beekeeping Encyclopedia |
|---|---|
| Introduction | The advent of digital technologies has ushered in a new era for apiculture, offering beekeepers a wealth of benefits and opportunities. |
| Start date | 13/10/2023 |
News
Embracing change with the Digital Villages Initiative in Uzbekistan
01/09/2023
In the heart of the Fergana Valley, Shaodatkhon Oripova, a 62-year-old mother of three, combats the challenges of rural farming with modern technology. Embracing the power of the internet of things, she exemplifies the transformative wave that the FAO Digital Village Initiative brings to farming communities in Uzbekistan.
Let's discover her story.
Lessons learned: sweet cherries in Uzbekistan and the FAO Special Agricultural Products programme
04/05/2023
Events
27/9
2024
National workshop on Green Agriculture in Uzbekistan under the TCP/RER/3906 Scaling up Green Agriculture in Europe and Central Asia project
27/09/2024
To prepare recommendations on green agriculture, the process should begin by engaging identified stakeholders and gathering their input and suggestions. This initial step will provide valuable insights from various perspectives. The next phase involves reviewing the preliminary policy analysis alongside the collected recommendations in discussions with relevant national policymakers. This wi...
24/9
2024
25/9
2024
National workshop on improved pest and pesticide management in Uzbekistan
24/09/2024 - 25/09/2024
With support from the project “Technical Assistance for Sound Management of Hazardous Chemicals in Uzbekistan”, an FAO workshop will focus on introducing pesticide life-cycle management, identifying gaps in current systems, and developing a roadmap for improvements. Expected outcomes include enhan...
Publications
Digital technologies and solutions for beekeeping
03/11/2024
This fact sheet provides an overview of the various digital technologies used in beekeeping It addresses common challenges and seeks accessible, preferably affordable, ways to tackle them.
Categories: Biodiversity, Nature-based solutions, Organic agriculture
From nature-negative to nature-positive production A conceptual and practical framework for agriculture based on thermodynamics
10/10/2023
This document tries to answer such questions as “What does nature positive exactly mean?” and “How can agriculture aid in ecosystem restoration?”
Categories: Nature-based solutions
Introducing the Agrifood Systems Technologies and Innovations Outlook
05/10/2022
This report introduces the vision, rationale, scope and methods for new knowledge products FAO will launch as part of a new Agrifood System Technologies and Innovations Outlook (ATIO).
Categories: Science and Innovation