In the Aral Sea region, 37 automated online monitoring stations have been installed to improve environmental conditions and continuously monitor air quality. This project was implemented in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change. The stations accurately measure fine particles in the air (PM 2.5 and PM 10), toxic gases (CO, NO2, O3, H2S), as well as meteorological indicators such as temperature, humidity, pressure, and wind speed, automatically updating data through the Auris Green Tech system.
During a visit to the Republic of Karakalpakstan, the UN Resident Representative in Uzbekistan, Akiko Fujii, familiarized herself with the activities of the Situation Center under the Ecology Committee, where the project results were presented. Fujii also toured the Testing Laboratory, examining capabilities for analyzing water, soil, and air samples according to international standards. This laboratory plays a crucial role in determining pollution levels, assessing environmental risks, and developing prompt measures.
Akiko Fujii highly praised the committee's work, the professional training of staff, and technical capabilities, expressing intent to continue supporting projects aimed at rehabilitating the ecological system in Karakalpakstan in the future. According to the committee, this initiative is significant for adapting to climate change, reducing environmental pollution, and achieving sustainable development goals.
Previously, with $4.6 million in financial support from Japan, UNDP launched a project to strengthen water resource management in the Aral Sea region. This initiative aimed to enhance water use efficiency and agricultural productivity, as well as ensure inclusive sustainability. In 2023-2025, in cooperation between UNDP and the Japanese government, a project to support self-sufficiency through climate-resilient agriculture was implemented in the Aral Sea region.
This initiative strengthened community resilience in 4 districts and 65 settlements, improving the well-being of over 376,000 residents. As a result, more than 7,000 people gained access to sustainable electricity, over 7,700 people received clean drinking water, and education and healthcare infrastructure was enhanced for more than 6,200 citizens.
Source: www.gazeta.uz