A new phase of cooperation between Uzbekistan and Germany has been launched with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Academician Makhmud Mirzaev Scientific-research institute of Horticulture, Viticulture and Wine-making and the German Agency for International Cooperation or (GIZ).
The agreement is part of the regional project “Climate Risk Management in Central Asia,” which is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
The project, which began in 2022 and will continue through 2028, is aimed at reducing climate and natural disaster risks across the Central Asian region. It also seeks to strengthen scientific and practical capacity in the management of transboundary water resources—an increasingly urgent challenge due to changing climate patterns in the region.
Under the terms of the MoU, both parties will work together to modernize agriculture in the Zarafshan River basin of Uzbekistan’s Navoi region.
The cooperation will focus on introducing innovative and sustainable technologies, including smart drip irrigation systems that can significantly improve water efficiency and crop resilience.
As part of this initiative, the Mirzaev Institute will establish an intensive garden by the end of 2025 on a 10-hectare plot of land belonging to the Navoi Scientific and Experimental Station. A modern drip irrigation system will be installed in the garden, which will serve as a practical demonstration site and model for future replication in other regions of the country.
The project sets out several key objectives: rational use of water resources, maintaining agricultural productivity during periods of drought, ensuring ecological balance, and increasing the overall efficiency of the agro-industrial sector. These priorities reflect a broader commitment to climate adaptation and sustainable development in Uzbekistan’s agricultural sector.
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