According to the official website of the organization, the parties discussed draft agreements between the governments of the SCO member states on cooperation in the field of environmental protection, Cooperation Programs in the development of protected areas and eco-tourism, Statements by the Council of Heads of SCO member States on effective waste management, a Plan for the implementation of the Concept of Cooperation of the SCO member states in the field of environmental protection the environment for 2025-2027 and other relevant issues, reports the news agency "Doone".

At the same time, a joint action Plan was studied to support regional environmental projects and the introduction of "green" technologies within the framework of the SCO Green Belt Program for 2024-2026.

The issues of preparation for the SCO-UN Special High-level Event "One Planet, one Future: Joining forces for environmental Sustainability in the city of Nairobi (Kenya)" were also considered.

It was decided to hold the next meeting on January 31 - February 1, 2024 in an online format.

Last week, the UN General Assembly unanimously adopted the resolution "Central Asia in the face of environmental challenges: strengthening regional solidarity for sustainable development and prosperity" initiated by Uzbekistan. The text of the document mentions a number of initiatives of the President of Uzbekistan, including the "Green Agenda of Central Asia" and its role in promoting sustainable development in the region. In the resolution, the Member States welcome Uzbekistan's initiative to hold an International climate Forum in Samarkand in 2024.