The Global Green Growth Institute and the United Nations in Uzbekistan sign the Joint Declaration of Intent

The common intent of the two parties is to strategically collaborate in order to support the achievement of the SDGs through proactively addressing the human security issues in the Aral Sea Region related to social, economic, and environmental dimensions. Through the Multi-Partner Human Security Trust Fund for the Aral Sea Region in Uzbekistan (MPHSTF), a convening platform for development intervention coordination in the Aral Sea, the UN RCO and GGGI seek to make progress on recovery and climate resilience in the post-COVID-19 era, specifically along with the key cross-cutting areas of common interest.  GGGI and the UN RCO support to bring together governments, development partners, NGOs, CSOs, and academia to promote integrated solutions to tackle existing challenges in the Aral Sea Region.  

Dr. Aaron Russel, Country Representative of the GGGI Office in Uzbekistan underlined, “the new collaboration with the United Nations will enable to enhance the effectiveness of program delivery and its coordination with partners, share data and knowledge, and expand partnerships for the sustainable development of the Aral Sea region”.

In her remarks, Dr. Roli Asthana, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Uzbekistan warmly welcomed the new development partner, GGGI, and underscored the statement of the UN Secretary-General that, “we cannot go back to the old normal of inequality, injustice and heedless dominion over the Earth. For the Aral Sea region, we must step towards a safer, more sustainable, and equitable path. Therefore, I urge the development partners in Uzbekistan to act with urgency and hope”.

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The Global Green Growth Institute in Uzbekistan

GGGI opened its country office in Uzbekistan in February 2022. Its role is to support Uzbekistan’s environmentally sustainable economic growth through green growth projects, building on development initiatives by the government at the national and local level, in collaboration with other development partners. 

Website: https://gggi.org/country/uzbekistan/

United Nations in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan joined the United Nations on 2 March 1992 as a new sovereign and independent state. The United Nations Office opened in Tashkent the following year. The United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in Uzbekistan currently comprises 25 UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes working together to advance national development priorities in line with Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals.

Website: https://uzbekistan.un.org/

The Multi-Partner Human Security Trust Fund for the Aral Sea Region for Uzbekistan

The Multi-Partner Human Security Trust Fund for the Aral Sea Region for Uzbekistan (MPHSTF), established under the auspices of the United Nations in late 2018, provides an integrated platform for national and international cooperation to address the ecological and socio-economic needs of communities living in the Aral Sea region, as well as to accelerate joint efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goals.

Website: https://www.aral.mptf.uz/