The Environmental Fund plans to allocate 25 billion sums to support startups.

Uzbekistan, Tashkent – AN Podrobno.uz. The authorities in Uzbekistan are set to focus on environmental startups. They plan to support projects aimed at combating desertification, mitigating climate impacts, and promoting efficient water use. To facilitate this, 25 billion soums will be allocated to the Environmental Fund.

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These measures are outlined in the draft state program for 2025.

Among other plans:

the establishment of industrial zones in Samarkand and Fergana regions for the production of eco-friendly products;
the implementation of the ESG principle in the development of corporate programs as part of the transformation of large enterprises;
the practice of publishing ESG reports for at least five major industrial enterprises;
achieving an ESG rating for AGMK, NGMK, "Uzbekneftegaz", Uzbekistan Airports, and Uzbekistan Airways;
the introduction of incentives for enterprises with a significant environmental impact – for the installation of air monitoring stations, they will receive up to 50% reimbursement for environmental damage compensation payments and be exempted from any debts related to it, while for the installation of dust collectors, gas, and water filters, they may receive up to 70% reimbursement of compensation payments.

It is also noted that all new investment programs and projects must allocate at least 10% of expenditures for "green" initiatives. By 2027, this figure is planned to be raised to 25%, and by 2030 to 50%.

Consultants on ecology and green development may appear in territorial khokimiyats.