President of Uzbekistan calls for stronger international cooperation to combat desertification

Сиёсат 19:19 / 11.11.2026

On the sidelines of COP31 in Antalya, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with Yasmine Fouad, UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification.

The meeting focused on expanding cooperation to combat desertification, restore degraded land, and address the impacts of climate change.

The sides welcomed the productive cooperation that has resulted in the implementation of 15 joint projects over the past five years.

The main focus was on the ecological restoration of the Aral Sea region, expanding forest cover, and strengthening the resilience of arid ecosystems.

The meeting also highlighted the importance of improving carbon sequestration accounting and attracting carbon finance.

Following the meeting, the sides agreed to strengthen their partnership and promote joint initiatives to combat desertification and ensure environmental sustainability.

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President of Uzbekistan calls for stronger international cooperation to combat desertification

On the sidelines of COP31 in Antalya, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with Yasmine Fouad, UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification.

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