IMPROVING CLIMATE INFORMATION SERVICES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN UZBEKISTAN
Keywords:
This study examines the current effectiveness of Climate Information Services (CIS) in the Republic of Uzbekistan, focusing on their contribution to environmental protection, disaster risk reduction, and ecological security. As an empirical basis, a detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis was conducted on five major flash flood and mudflow events recorded during the spring season of 2026 across various regionsAbstract
Climate change has transformed into one of the most severe environmental and
socio-economic challenges affecting Central Asia, particularly Uzbekistan. The
observed rise in annual temperatures, highly irregular precipitation patterns,
degradation of mountain glaciers, and the increasing frequency of extreme
hydrometeorological events—such as flash floods, mudflows, droughts, and
avalanches—significantly intensify environmental vulnerability and pose direct
threats to sustainable development.
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