In Uzbekistan, 14 new-format 'green' technical colleges are set to open across all regions of the country during 2026–2027. According to a decree by the head of state, these institutions aim to train 10,000 modern environmental specialists by 2030, capable of professionally addressing air quality and climate change issues.

A key feature of the education will be the introduction of a special 'eco-scholarship'. The most talented students at the technical colleges will receive monthly payments of at least one minimum wage. The curriculum is practice-oriented: students will undertake internships in nature reserves, forestry enterprises, and botanical gardens, with practical sessions accounting for up to 80% of coursework in senior years.

Significant benefits are provided for graduates continuing their education. Those who complete their studies with high grades and confirm English proficiency at the B2 level can be directly enrolled into the second year of the Central Asian University of Environmental Studies and Climate Change (Green University).

This initiative is aimed at creating new jobs in the environmental sector and fostering a generation of specialists capable of working in harmony with nature. Graduates of the technical colleges are expected to form the core of the personnel reserve for implementing large-scale environmental programs across the republic.

Source: podrobno.uz