Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
The consultative workshop on master planning of forest restoration and afforestation in Uzbekistan was organized in on 21-22 November in Tashkent and Termez, Uzbekistan by the Ministry of Ecology, Environment Protection and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
The workshop was organized as part of a joint UNDP, UNECE and UNHCR project to support the successful implementation of Uzbekistan’s Yashil Makon Initiative – a nationwide program launched by the Government of Uzbekistan to expand and enhance green spaces, promote environmental stewardship, and improve the overall quality of life for citizens.
This project focuses on integrating comprehensive master planning with innovative financial solutions and aims at providing the national framework for expanding green spaces, improving biodiversity, and promoting sustainable afforestation practices across Uzbekistan.
The consultative workshop brought together stakeholders and national and international experts to present the objectives and outline of the Master Plan, gather feedback and ensure a collaborative approach to finalizing the document and developing a detailed roadmap for the conclusion, approval and implementation of the Master Plan.
The workshop was complemented by a field visit to the Surkhandarya region to learn first-hand about the challenges, knowledge and lessons learned from recent and ongoing afforestation activities.
Photo credit: Roman Michalak, UNECE.