GREENING INDUSTRY IN UZBEKISTAN: PROGRESS, CHALLENGES, AND FUTURE PATHWAYS
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To accelerate its transition, Uzbekistan must improve policy coordination, enhance access to sustainable financing mechanisms, and implement targeted support for lagging sectors. The study highlights the need for system-wide reforms and greater institutional capacity to ensure that industrial growth aligns with national sustainability objectives.Abstract
This study examines the progress and challenges of implementing green economy principles in Uzbekistan’s industrial sector. The objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of current policies, analyze sector-specific advancements, and identify the main barriers to sustainable industrial transformation.A qualitative research design was employed, drawing on secondary data sources such as government strategies, environmental regulations, statistical reports, and case studies of selected industries. In addition, expert interviews with representatives from government agencies, industrial firms, and civil society organizations were conducted to gather practical insights. Data on energy use, emissions, and investment patterns were used to assess the state of the green transition.
The findings reveal that while Uzbekistan has made some progress—especially in promoting renewable energy and resource efficiency in the textile and construction sectors—significant challenges remain. High-emission industries such as cement and metallurgy still depend on outdated technologies, and access to green finance is limited. Moreover, investment in green initiatives is concentrated in the energy sector, with relatively little directed toward industrial modernization.
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