Will Uzbekistan benefit from ratification of the Aarhus Convention?
Briefing | 14 November 2025
In 2025, Uzbekistan finally acceded to the Aarhus Convention, becoming the last Central Asian state to ratify the treaty. As part of the accession process, the Uzbek government has revised its law on environmental expertise, environmental impact assessment and strategic environmental assessment, introducing new provisions that reflect the Convention’s requirements. Yet meaningful implementation remains a challenge.
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