Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — In 2025, Uzbekistan plans to focus on developing a green economy through the implementation of several projects, according to the draft presidential decree on the state program for 2025 published by the Center for Development Strategy.

One of the program’s key priorities is the financing of green economy projects and climate change adaptation. Uzbekistan aims to actively reduce its carbon footprint through the development of green energy and the implementation of energy-saving technologies.

Specific plans include increasing the share of renewable energy in total power generation to 26%. This will be achieved through the construction of 16 new green power plants with a total capacity of 3.5 GW, as well as hydroelectric stations with a combined capacity of 160 MW.

Uzbekistan also plans expanding a program to install small solar panels in 35,000 households and 27,000 private and social facilities.

The construction of 3,000 small hydroelectric plants with a total capacity of 164 MW is expected by the end of 2026.

Another important initiative is the introduction of special tariffs starting from 1 April 2025, for electricity produced through solar and wind generation, as well as waste utilization. Reduced tariffs will also apply to companies using biogas.

The program aims to raise at least US$10 million through the sale of carbon credits, which will be released by reducing emissions. Additionally, a long-term strategy for achieving carbon neutrality is under development.

Furthermore, the authorities plan to create a "green development" program for tourist cities, including Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Shahrisabz, Kokand, and Khiva. For regions such as Amudarya, Chimbay, Mirishkor, and others, master plans for integrated development will be created, based on sustainability and environmental conservation principles.

As part of the climate change mitigation efforts, the program also plans to publish Uzbekistan’s contributions to reducing atmospheric emissions (NDC) for a 5-year period. A crucial part of the strategy will be the assessment of methane emissions in sectors like livestock farming and natural gas extraction, with the goal of further reducing these emissions.