Uzbekistan Plans to Implement $3.3 Billion Worth of Projects to Save the Aral Sea

On November 9, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation of projects planned for implementation during Uzbekistan's chairmanship of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) in 2027–2029.

The presentation covered 133 projects with a total value of $3.3 billion, aimed at improving water resource management, addressing environmental challenges, and promoting socio-economic development in the region.

The projects include modernizing water management infrastructure, introducing automated systems for water resource allocation and monitoring, and establishing a regional digital platform for flood and drought forecasting and early warning.

In addition, measures are planned to improve public access to drinking water and sanitation services.

The projects are expected to be financed with the support of the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Green Climate Fund, Global Environment Facility, and other international organizations.

For reference: The International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea was established in 1993 by Central Asian countries. Uzbekistan will chair the Fund from 2027 to 2029.