Uzbekistan presented its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) at the UNFCCC Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Brazil, reaffirming its commitment to bold, people-centered climate action.
For millions of citizens, climate change is already a lived reality, driven by the drying of the Aral Sea, increasing droughts, water scarcity, and land degradation. In response, Uzbekistan is demonstrating strong political resolve to address these challenges through transformative policies.
Approved by the Cabinet of Ministers on 5 November, NDC 3.0 sets a clear and ambitious target: a 50 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions intensity per unit of GDP by 2035, compared to 2010 levels. This commitment significantly exceeds previous targets and aligns with the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
Uzbekistan’s climate agenda prioritizes people and livelihoods, not emissions alone. The transition to clean energy, expansion of the green economy, and ecosystem restoration are expected to improve public health, create green jobs, and enhance resilience, particularly in climate-vulnerable regions.
The declaration of 2025 as the Year of Environmental Protection and the Green Economy underscores the country’s determination to mainstream sustainability across development policies. In parallel, a Youth Climate Engagement Strategy adopted in 2024 aims to empower the next generation, recognizing that Uzbekistan’s population is projected to reach 40 million by 2030.
Uzbekistan is already translating ambition into action through green transport corridors in Tashkent, the deployment of electric buses, and large-scale afforestation efforts in the Aral Sea region, demonstrating tangible benefits for communities.
To deliver on NDC 3.0, Uzbekistan calls for enhanced international cooperation and climate finance, emphasizing that climate investments are drivers of inclusive growth, innovation, and long-term resilience.
📌 Source: National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan
