UN chief commends Uzbekistan’s renewable energy progress
In 2021, Uzbekistan made a voluntary commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions per unit of GDP by 35% by 2030 compared to 2010 levels. This target reflects Uzbekistan’s dedication to greater climate action and environmental sustainability.
During his official visit to Uzbekistan last week, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited the Riverside Solar Power Plant in the Tashkent region. He reviewed the progress made in Uzbekistan’s green energy sector and discussed future plans.
Uzbekistan’s energy sector reform goals include generating 40% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. Achieving this goal would offset 16mn tons of CO2…


