Environmental cooperation memorandum signed between Turkey and Uzbekistan

Turkey and Uzbekistan have signed an official memorandum of understanding that envisions carrying out joint projects in areas such as environmental protection, combating climate change, waste management, and environmental education.

Turkey and Uzbekistan came together to officially strengthen cooperation for environmental protection. COP31 President and Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Murat Kurum met with Aziz Abdukhakimov, Environmental Advisor to the President of Uzbekistan and Chairman of the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change.

Following the interdelegation talks, the "Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the Field of Environmental Protection between Turkey and Uzbekistan" was signed between the two countries. The agreement aims to conduct joint efforts against environmental problems.

Within the scope of the signed memorandum of understanding, the parties will implement joint projects in the fields of combating climate change and adaptation. Within the framework of cooperation, emphasis will be placed on the preservation of natural assets and protected areas, the prevention of air and water pollution, and the fight against desertification and land degradation.

The agreement also encompasses waste management, including hazardous waste, and circular economy studies. In addition, Turkey and Uzbekistan aim to increase sustainable resource management by developing joint projects in the field of environmental education.