Uzbekistan has presented the draft of its updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0) at a national validation workshop held in Tashkent. The event, organized under the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) Climate Promise – Phase 2, brought together representatives from government agencies, research institutions, civil society organizations, and climate experts to review the country’s revised climate goals.
The updated draft outlines Uzbekistan’s roadmap for reducing greenhouse gas emissions across key sectors, including energy, industry, transport, and waste management. In addition, the NDC 3.0 emphasizes adaptation priorities in agriculture, water resources, and public health — sectors increasingly affected by climate change.
“Updating the Nationally Determined Contributions is not just about revising numbers and indicators,” representatives of the National Center for Climate Change stated. “It is a strategic step toward a sustainable future for our country. Our aim is to ensure that Uzbekistan’s climate policy is based on both scientific evidence and public engagement.”
A key focus of the draft is the integration of nature-based solutions — such as reforestation, wetland restoration, and sustainable land use — which are gaining international recognition. According to the World Bank, these approaches could provide up to 37% of the global emission reductions required by 2030.
Participants at the workshop stressed the importance of adopting gender-sensitive and socially inclusive approaches in climate policymaking. They also called for increased participation of civil society and non-governmental organizations in project implementation, monitoring, and public awareness initiatives.
“Uzbekistan is demonstrating a strong commitment to advancing climate reforms,” UNDP Uzbekistan noted. “It is crucial that the development and implementation of climate commitments are grounded in an inclusive approach that takes into account the needs of all population groups, particularly the most vulnerable. UNDP will continue to support Uzbekistan in this process.”
The updated NDC draft comes as part of a broader global effort to strengthen national climate pledges under the Paris Agreement. According to the UN, over 150 countries have already submitted enhanced or revised NDCs since the agreement was adopted in 2015.
Uzbekistan’s NDC 3.0 is expected to be finalized in the coming months and submitted to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) as part of the country’s official international climate commitments.
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