Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- On 17 May, a meeting with representatives of the Russian company HPBSolution LLC took place at the State Center for Environmental Expertise.

Issues of joint development of a methodology for calculating the carbon footprint and the amount of greenhouse gases generated as a result of the activities of economic entities that have an impact on the environment were discussed at the meeting. 

Special attention was paid to the organization of training seminars and trainings to increase human resources for mitigating and adapting to climate change based on an in-depth analysis of international and national studies and a comprehensive study of the experiences of foreign countries. 

The head of the center, Gayratjon Mukhamedov, noted that the global climate agenda is one of the main priorities of the state policy of New Uzbekistan. 

"As part of the Paris Agreement, we have made additional commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions per unit of GDP by 35% by 2030 compared to 2010. Uzbekistan has set ambitious goals to double the energy efficiency of the economy by 2030. Measures are being taken to increase the share of renewable energy to 30% by 2030, and to develop environmentally friendly transport", said Gayratjon Mukhamedov. 

In addition, it was noted that, in accordance with Presidential Decree No. 81 dated May 31 of this year, in the process of conducting a state environmental assessment of the activities of economic entities in categories I-IV of environmental impact in accordance with the established procedure, starting January 1, 2024, the Ministry has set targets to ensure carbon neutrality. At the same time, based on the type of activity, the amount of greenhouse gases generated as a result of production and specific indicators of reducing the carbon footprint are determined by the project passport at the conclusion of the state environmental assessment, after which measures are developed that should be implemented by business entities. 

Following the meeting, a memorandum of strategic cooperation was signed between the State Center for Environmental Expertise and HPBSolution LLC. 

For information: this memorandum is aimed at improving the skills of the center's staff, developing a methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprints resulting from the activities of business entities that have an impact on the environment, based on an in-depth analysis of international and national studies, as well as a comprehensive study of the experience of foreign countries, and building human resources to mitigate the effects of climate change and adaptation to it, including issues such as the organization of seminars and trainings.