Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Ecology has reviewed the proposal from entrepreneur Murad Nazarov, presented during an open dialogue hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The proposal suggested replacing the nationwide moratorium on tree-felling with compensatory planting and the creation of a «tree bank». In response, the ministry issued a statement stressing several key points.
Uzbekistan, lacking access to seas and oceans — vital natural sources of oxygen and carbon dioxide absorption — is over 60% desert and semi-desert. This makes the country particularly vulnerable to climate change.
It is important to consider the impact of regional climate...