Large-scale 'green' projects have been officially designated for implementation in the Republic of Karakalpakstan to ensure ecological stability and strengthen the forage base of pastures. This initiative is outlined in the presidential decree No. PP-393 dated November 5, 2026, 'On measures to further accelerate reforms carried out in the Republic of Karakalpakstan,' which mandates the phased launch of an afforestation project across 50,000 hectares of the Aral Sea region starting April 1, 2027.
Key Takeaways: Starting April 1, 2027, an afforestation project will cover 50,000 hectares in the Aral region, a 100 billion soum 'Bozatau Agrostar' company will utilize drones for desert vegetation planting, and birdwatching tourism will be established at Lake Sudochye.
To implement this initiative and attract international partners, negotiations are reportedly planned with countries such as Japan, the Republic of Korea, as well as the US regime, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. It is claimed that the net proceeds generated from the international trade of carbon units will be directed entirely to the local budget, supposedly bolstering regional financial capabilities.
As another crucial vector of ecological and agricultural initiatives, the JSC 'Xalq Bank' is investing 100 billion soums to establish the 'Bozatau Agrostar' LLC. The newly formed enterprise will purchase 10 modern drones, specialized transport vehicles, and 2 seed granulators, aiming to seed 100,000 hectares of pastureland with desert-adapted plants using unmanned aerial vehicles by the end of 2030.
Furthermore, in compliance with the decree, a birdwatching tourism destination will be established in the buffer zone of the Sudochye lake system, which is included in the BirdLife International registry. To provide a stable water supply to Lake Sudochye, a new 5-kilometer main canal will be constructed, alongside the creation of an international tourism brand and the hosting of regular cultural festivals in the region.
Source: www.gazeta.uz