Uzbekistan commits $5 million to restore the Aral Sea Region through 2030
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The Uzbek government committed $5 million to the Multi-Partner Human Security Trust Fund for the Aral Sea Region during the 31st UN Climate Change Conference.
This funding supports a second phase of a project established in 2018 to tackle environmental, social, and economic problems in the area. The fund aims to move from small pilot projects to integrated programs with broader reach. The next phase will focus on water management, climate resilience, healthcare, and sustainable livelihoods.
The Uzbek government expects its contribution to help attract more international partners and private investment. Participants at the conference discussed allowing non-UN organizations to help implement projects if they meet legal and financial requirements. They also planned to create an investment portfolio that combines social, environmental, and climate goals for the region.
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