Presidential Decree No. PP-172 “On additional measures aimed at fulfilling the obligations of the Republic of Uzbekistan on international agreements and membership in international organizations in the field of environmental protection”.

The President states that the country is consistently working to strengthen international cooperation in the field of environmental protection, rational use and restoration of natural resources, ensuring the stability of biological diversity, developing and expanding protected natural areas, integrated management of waste management, and improving sanitary conditions. In particular, in order to implement international norms into national legislation, apply new approaches to solving problems arising from technical and technological processes in the field of environmental protection, as well as actively participate in the efforts of the international community aimed at maintaining a safe level of the environment and combating climate change, the Republic of Uzbekistan becomes a party to new international treaties and a member of international organizations. The President takes note that: (a) in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On ratification of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (Stockholm, May 22, 2001)”, the Republic of Uzbekistan ratified the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants; (b) the Republic of Uzbekistan became a member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature on October 20, 2021; and (c) in accordance with the requirements of international treaties and international organizations, the Republic of Uzbekistan has assumed the obligation to pay membership fees.