PROSPECTS FOR ENSURING ECOLOGICAL SECURITY IN CENTRAL ASIA
Abstract
This article analyzes the issue of ecological security in Central Asia from historical, political, and ecological perspectives. It examines the ecological consequences of Soviet-era irrigation and agrarian policies, the Aral Sea disaster, challenges in managing transboundary water resources, desertification and biodiversity loss, the impact of climate change on regional ecosystems, and ecological migration processes. Particular attention is devoted to Uzbekistan’s ecological policy during the years of independence, the initiatives of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and the country’s activities within the framework of international ecological diplomacy. The article emphasizes that ensuring ecological security requires regional cooperation, the strengthening of applied scientific research, and the mobilization of international financial resources.
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