The Cabinet of Ministers adopted a Resolution “On measures for the development and effective organization of the National Action Plan on the risks of climate change and natural disasters”.

According to the norma.uz portal, the document approves the National Action Plan of Uzbekistan to increase resilience to natural disasters and climate change in 2023-2030. The resolution stipulates such disasters as earthquakes, landslides and rockfalls, strong winds, avalanches, drought, mudflows, floods, natural fires, and man-made risks associated with natural phenomena.

The development of the National Action Plan aims to develop comprehensive measures to increase resilience to natural disasters and climate change.

In this regard, it is planned to develop new norms of legislation, national and regional strategies, strengthening the participation and responsibility of local authorities in this direction. In addition, the risks of natural disasters will be defined and assessed, and public awareness of such phenomena will be raised. Public and private investments will be attracted to take the necessary measures. The localization of the production of emergency rescue and other special equipment on the principles of public-private partnership will be carried out.

A roadmap for implementing the National Action Plan has also been approved, containing 26 main activities.

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