President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on April 30 reviewed a presentation of proposals on environmental protection, ensuring ecological sustainability, improving the waste management system, and developing protected natural areas, the presidential press service reported.
It was noted that in recent years, large-scale work has been carried out in the country to introduce the principles of a “green economy,” rational use of natural resources, and increase environmental culture. At the same time, development in industry, construction, transport, and utilities requires strengthening environmental control.
The presentation analyzed environmental violations, noting that their number exceeded 59,000 in 2025. Since the current fine system is disproportionate to environmental damage, it was proposed to increase liability for violations and link financial sanctions to the amount of damage.
Effective measures were also proposed for illegal river extraction, water pollution, tree felling, excessive atmospheric emissions, and illegal waste burning. The merger of fines and compensation payments into a single sanction is under consideration.
The issue of preserving the Ugom River ecosystem was discussed, with proposals to declare it a state hydrological natural monument, restrict construction, and develop a master plan “Improving the Ugom River Ecosystem.”
In waste management, large projects are underway to increase sanitary coverage to 90%, reduce the number of landfills, expand transfer stations, and generate electricity from waste.
It was also proposed to create the first integrated platform for hazardous waste in the CIS and establish processing infrastructure in Navoi region. A digital control system for construction waste is planned.
Within the framework of developing protected areas, expansion of ecotourism infrastructure at the “Yozyovon” natural monument and the “Ovjazsoy — Blue Mountains” national natural park, as well as the introduction of digital monitoring systems, is envisaged.
The head of state approved the proposals and gave specific instructions to strengthen environmental control, introduce modern waste management systems, and preserve natural resources.
Source: www.gazeta.uz