President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a decree on measures to enhance the effectiveness of the 'Yashil Makon' (Green Space) project. The document outlines strategic goals for greening the country by 2030 and introduces new mechanisms for environmental control and citizen incentives.
According to the decree, by 2028, additional botanical and dendrological gardens covering at least 100 hectares will be established in Karakalpakstan, Tashkent, and all regions. Dendrological gardens will be granted equal status to botanical gardens and designated as protected natural areas. Their privatization, land alienation, or reduction in territory is strictly prohibited.
By 2030, the following targets are planned: increasing the country's greening level from 14.2% to 30%, expanding green space per capita to 9–10 square meters, reducing concentrations of harmful PM2.5 and PM10 particles by 20–25%, and lowering average air temperatures in harsh climate regions by 1.5–2 degrees Celsius.
The gardens will be managed by the Ecology Committee and serve as a scientific base for Green University and 'green' technical colleges. Starting January 1, 2027, each region will appoint a 'green ambassador' to monitor plant conditions and attract grants.
Uzbekistan is implementing a 'green ticket' system, which will calculate the carbon footprint for travel by air, rail, and public transport. Passengers and product buyers can voluntarily compensate for environmental impact by purchasing such a ticket. Funds raised will be directed exclusively to tree planting and maintenance.
The decree also introduces an incentive system for project participants: 'eco-active citizen' status for planting 100 trees or contributing 10 million soums, 'eco-partner' status for entrepreneurs planting 1,000 trees or contributing 100 million soums, 'patron' title for planting 50,000 trees or contributing 5 billion soums, and the state award 'Kelajak bunyodkori' for creating at least 5 public parks.
To combat plant diseases, the state enterprise 'Yashil hudud' will be transformed into a Scientific and Experimental Center of Forestry. A special pest control service will be established within it. Land plots for the center's nurseries will be exempt from taxation as forest plantations.
Source: podrobno.uz