In this episode of Focus, we explore Uzbekistan's ambitious green initiatives, from protecting rare wildlife in the Surkhon Reserve to planting billions of trees, all aimed at combating climate change and restoring biodiversity.
00:00Uzbekistan is making significant efforts to preserve its environment.
00:09Various programs aim to ensure that the country's future,
00:13threatened by climate change, desertification and the crisis of the Aral Sea, is green and sustainable.
00:23I'm at the Surkhan State Reserve, a unique natural area in southern Uzbekistan near Termes.
00:29The reserve is home to many rare and endemic species with numerous endangered plants and animals.
00:36Today we will see how this precious environment is protected.
00:48I have joined a team of environmental inspectors to observe their work up close.
00:53Our journey begins at sunrise, which enhances our chances of sporting the rare animals that inhabit this region.
01:01The Surkhan Reserve is one of the most beautiful and diverse natural areas in Uzbekistan.
01:07Several years ago, a protected zone was established here encompassing over 15,000 hectares to preserve its unique ecosystems.
01:19We were fortunate to spot one of the rarest species in the area, the marhor.
01:32These remarkable animals are excellent climbers and can navigate challenging landscapes in search of food.
01:35We observed several herds and were able to get quite close using a drone.
01:39The rangers showed me a camera trap set up in the mountains, which had recently captured an image of an adult marhor showcasing its impressive and distinctive twisted form.
01:46The rangers are the most beautiful animals that were in the forest.
01:53This is a very beautiful animal animal.
01:55The rangers showed me a camera trap set up in the mountains, which had recently captured an image of an adult marhor showcasing its impressive and distinctive twisted horns.
02:10The marhor is among the species found in this reserve which are listed in the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List of Threatened Species.
02:35Since 2019, 17 new protected natural areas have been established in Uzbekistan as part of the country's green strategy aimed at preserving biodiversity.
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03:01For these tools, our land is very responsive to the tarqa is about yaral sea.
03:04600 kilometers away at the Aral Sea, we can see why environmental issues are a top priority for Uzbekistan.
03:13The country is planting trees at what used to be the bottom of the sea to address these challenges.
03:34I am heading to the Tashkent region to explore one of Uzbekistan's large-scale green initiatives.
03:45Every year, 200 million trees are planted throughout the country.
03:50The national program Yashilmakom, which means Greenland in Uzbek, was initiated by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and launched in 2021.
03:59The goal is to plant 2 billion trees by 2030.
04:03I also decided to contribute to the green future of Uzbekistan.
04:22This almond tree should give its first harvest in about three years.
04:27A variety of different trees are being planted in the cities on the sides of the roads and in deserted areas.
04:34We arerill of the residential areas.
04:35By the way, we create the cybersecurity and our solar system.
04:39We are committed to sustainable systems.
04:40We are committed to business level of Ubekistan.
04:41We are committed to the priests and the urban elves to protect our public and local buildings.
04:43We are committed to our political forces.
04:44We are committed to nuclear systems and the lands of our public.
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04:49We have to create a new home for years and a new home for years.
