The government of Uzbekistan has presented the official logo for the 20th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES CoP20), which will be held in Samarkand from November 24 to December 5.

The logo, designed by the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change, was unveiled in Geneva during the 78th meeting of the CITES Standing Committee. 

“The COP20 logo symbolizes Uzbekistan’s commitment to preserving our valuable wildlife”, said Aziz Abdukhakimov, Minister of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change. “Each element carries a special meaning, reflecting our region’s inseparable connection between nature, culture, and history. Uzbekistan is proud to host such a prestigious event, which plays a crucial role in discussing global issues related to biodiversity conservation. We are confident that the upcoming meeting will contribute to strengthening international cooperation in wildlife conservation”.

The COP20 logo incorporates several elements of Uzbekistan’s national natural and cultural heritage: an ancient petroglyph depicting argali (mountain sheep), a medicinal plant, and landmarks of Samarkand. The rock engraving of the argali, listed in CITES Appendix II and native to the mountainous regions of Central Asia, serves as a reminder of the need to protect rare and endangered species, symbolizing the connection between nature and the region’s historical heritage. The medicinal plant’s flowers highlight flora’s vital role in ecosystems and its significance for human health. The landmarks of Samarkand – one of the oldest cities in the world – represent Uzbekistan’s rich history, culture, and hospitality. The city, which will host the conference, acts as a bridge between the past and the future, symbolizing the unity of cultural and environmental heritage”.

CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero noted that the logo beautifully reflects CITES’ 50-year legacy of nature conservation and marks a concrete step toward creating the conditions for critical discussions and decisions at COP20.

Uzbekistan is the first country in Central Asia to host the meeting of the 184 Parties (183 countries plus the European Union) to CITES, along with a wide range of wildlife conservation and trade stakeholders. The event will be held during the Year of Environmental Protection and Green Economy, with more than 4,000 participants expected.

Mukhayyo Toshqorayeva, UzA

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The COP20 logo features Uzbekistan’s natural and cultural heritage

The government of Uzbekistan has presented the official logo for the 20th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES CoP20), which will be held in Samarkand from November 24 to December 5.

The logo, designed by the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change, was unveiled in Geneva during the 78th meeting of the CITES Standing Committee. 

“The COP20 logo symbolizes Uzbekistan’s commitment to preserving our valuable wildlife”, said Aziz Abdukhakimov, Minister of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change. “Each element carries a special meaning, reflecting our region’s inseparable connection between nature, culture, and history. Uzbekistan is proud to host such a prestigious event, which plays a crucial role in discussing global issues related to biodiversity conservation. We are confident that the upcoming meeting will contribute to strengthening international cooperation in wildlife conservation”.

The COP20 logo incorporates several elements of Uzbekistan’s national natural and cultural heritage: an ancient petroglyph depicting argali (mountain sheep), a medicinal plant, and landmarks of Samarkand. The rock engraving of the argali, listed in CITES Appendix II and native to the mountainous regions of Central Asia, serves as a reminder of the need to protect rare and endangered species, symbolizing the connection between nature and the region’s historical heritage. The medicinal plant’s flowers highlight flora’s vital role in ecosystems and its significance for human health. The landmarks of Samarkand – one of the oldest cities in the world – represent Uzbekistan’s rich history, culture, and hospitality. The city, which will host the conference, acts as a bridge between the past and the future, symbolizing the unity of cultural and environmental heritage”.

CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero noted that the logo beautifully reflects CITES’ 50-year legacy of nature conservation and marks a concrete step toward creating the conditions for critical discussions and decisions at COP20.

Uzbekistan is the first country in Central Asia to host the meeting of the 184 Parties (183 countries plus the European Union) to CITES, along with a wide range of wildlife conservation and trade stakeholders. The event will be held during the Year of Environmental Protection and Green Economy, with more than 4,000 participants expected.

Mukhayyo Toshqorayeva, UzA