Today marks the International Day for Biological Diversity.

The harm humans inflict on nature, whether knowingly or unknowingly, leads to a decline or even extinction of particular species of flora and fauna. This, in turn, disrupts the biodiversity of the environment. The loss of biodiversity threatens food security, the tourism and recreation industries, and timber, medicine, and energy sources. Even the smallest blade of grass or insect plays a significant role in preserving the natural environment.

“All living things in nature are interconnected, like links in a single chain”, says Nodirjon Azimov, head of the laboratory at the Institute of Zoology of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan. “Scientists are conducting research aimed at preserving and restoring rare and endangered plant species. The Tashkent Botanical Garden, which also serves as a research center, significantly contributes to these efforts”.

“We place special emphasis on conserving endangered plant species, protecting them, planting them in suitable habitats, and enriching our collections”, says Sodiqjon Abdunazarov, Director of the Tashkent Botanical Garden. “The garden plays an important role in the ecological education of schoolchildren and students. Young people interested in the plant world come here to study and gain knowledge”.

So let us protect every part of nature!

Nigora Rakhmonova, UzA