Uzbekistan Strengthens Measures to Prevent the Transmission of Zoonotic Pathogens from Animals to Humans in Protected Areas

A new system will be introduced as part of the “Yashil Makon” national project. This is stipulated in Presidential Decree No. 206 dated 23 September 2026.

Climate change has already changed the lives of Uzbekistan’s cities. Rising temperatures, prolonged periods of heat, water shortages, heavy rainfall, dust storms, and environmental degradation are placing new demands on urban infrastructure. This issue is particularly relevant for Uzbekistan. Over the past six decades, the country’s average annual temperature has increased by 1.6°C. In very hot and dry years, river flows may decrease by up to 25–50 percent. According to World Bank projections, without effective adaptation measures, by 2050 Uzbekistan’s economy could be approximately 10 percent smaller than it would be in the absence of climate risks.

A reverse vending machine has been launched in front of the National Committee for Ecology and Climate Change. A similar machine has also been installed and commissioned in the center of Surkhandarya Region.

A notable initiative aimed at supporting homeless animals has been implemented in Almaty, Kazakhstan. A special yurt for stray cats has been installed in the city, providing shelter for up to 80 animals at a time. The project is designed to protect cats from harsh weather conditions, offer them a safe place to stay, and promote a more responsible and compassionate attitude toward animals within society.