Uzbekistan plants 137 million trees in sweeping green reforms
From mass reforestation to pollution control, Tashkent accelerates environmental agenda under Uzbekistan–2030 strategy
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — In a sweeping effort to combat environmental degradation and build a sustainable future, Uzbekistan has made significant progress in the first half of 2025 as part of its Year of Environmental Protection and “Green” Economy campaign.
The initiative, backed by Presidential Decree No. 16, is central to the broader Uzbekistan–2030 strategy. According to Daryo News, authorities are focusing on climate resilience, reforestation, green infrastructure, and public engagement as part of the country’s transition toward a more sustainable economy.
Between January and June, the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change submitted 18 new draft regulations to strengthen environmental governance and support green economic development.
One of the flagship programs, the nationwide Yashil Makon (Green Nation) campaign, oversaw the planting of 137 million saplings during the spring season alone. An additional 13.8 million saplings were distributed to schools, health centers, and over 1,000 communities deemed environmentally vulnerable.
Uzbekistan is also leveraging technology and citizen participation. In Tashkent, more than 337,000 trees have been registered with digital “green passports” for long-term monitoring.
A public vote was launched to select locations for 570 proposed green parks and gardens, while 174 community-driven projects secured funding through the Open Budget initiative.
Sapling nurseries now cover 1,300 hectares and produce 123 million seedlings adapted to the country’s unique soil and climate. Land restoration has also accelerated, with over 130,000 hectares of forests established or revived, including over 126,000 hectares in the drought-stricken Aral Sea region.
Efforts to reduce industrial pollution are underway as well. Uzbekistan modernized 47 outdated dust and gas filtration systems at 44 high-impact enterprises and installed two high-efficiency purification units.
A total of 74 high-risk enterprises have been identified for upgrades to wastewater treatment facilities—18 of which have already been completed.
Meanwhile, air quality monitoring was expanded with seven automated stations installed across Tashkent. Authorities also reclaimed nearly 1,000 hectares of land damaged by mining and rehabilitated 27 outdated municipal landfills, alongside upgrades at 56 waste collection points.
These reforms are seen as vital steps toward building environmental resilience and sustainability in a region increasingly affected by climate change and industrial pressure.
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