PRORITY DIRECTIONS AND CHALLENGES IN ENSURING ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY IN NEW UZBEKISTAN

Abstract

This study examines the priority directions and existing challenges in ensuring environmental sustainability in New Uzbekistan within the framework of ongoing socio-economic reforms. The research analyzes state policies aimed at environmental protection, the transition to a green economy, and the efficient use of natural resources. Using analytical and descriptive approaches, the paper identifies key environmental issues, including industrial pollution, water resource degradation, and the ecological crisis of the Aral Sea region. The findings highlight significant progress in renewable energy development, environmental governance reforms, and large-scale ecological restoration projects.