Institutional Reforms for Environmental Sustainability in Uzbekistan
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17605/cajssh.v4i12.987Keywords:
Green economy, environment, sustainable development, environmental education, social protection, institutional reforms, comprehensive strategies, UzbekistanAbstract
This article highlights the vital connection between environmental safety and national security, stressing the urgency to safeguard both the environment and human well-being from potential harm caused by human activities. It emphasizes the global call to action through Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for enhancing well-being and planet protection. The study identifies key sustainable development elements - economic growth, social protection, environmental security, moral revival, institutional reforms, and legal foundations - as intertwined and mutually enhancing. It underscores a "green" economy, social protection measures, and comprehensive strategies for environmental safety involving legislative, technical, managerial, and biological aspects. The article discusses varying levels of environmental threats and their effective management. The role of institutions, legal bases, international collaboration, and strategic priorities for Uzbekistan's environmental security are highlighted. It concludes by stressing a comprehensive approach, involving stakeholders, to ensure a sustainable environment for future generations.
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