The event
brought together representatives of more than 100 countries, international
organizations, the diplomatic corps, investors, manufacturers of environmental
products, eco-innovators and experts in the field of sustainable development.
The opening
ceremony was attended by Aziz Abdukhakimov, Adviser to the President of
Uzbekistan, Chairman of the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change,
Inger Andersen, UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of the United
Nations Environment Programme, and Gretel Aguilar, Director General of the
International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Speaking at
the opening, Aziz Abdukhakimov noted that Eco Expo Central Asia should become
an effective platform for developing international cooperation, attracting
investments in environmental projects and promoting innovative solutions in the
field of environmental protection.
According
to him, the exhibition can become an important link in the formation of a
"green" technological bridge between Central Asia and the global
community, combining innovation, investment and best environmental practices.
They also
stressed the need to develop the economy based on modern "green"
technologies while preserving natural resources for future generations. In
addition, Aziz Abdukhakimov took the initiative to declare Samarkand the
capital of "green" investments and innovations in Central Asia.
Eco Expo
Central Asia is aimed at developing a green economy, introducing environmental
technologies and expanding international cooperation in the field of
sustainable development.
In 2026,
the exhibition has reached a new level: about 10,000 guests and participants
are expected to participate, more than 68 thematic pavilions and 20 startup
platforms for the region's eco-innovators are expected to operate. The event
also includes over 50 forums, presentations, and thematic sessions on green
energy, waste management, water resources management, climate adaptation, and
sustainable development.
