Uzbekistan and Japan discussed measures to strengthen the resilience of cities across Central Asia to climate change and natural disasters, with a focus on early warning systems, disaster preparedness and risk-based urban planning. This was reflected in the statement by the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change of Uzbekistan. The high-level dialogue was organized in Tashkent by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) under two regional UNDP projects implemented with the support of the Japanese government.
Government officials, Japanese and Uzbek partners and experts participated in the discussions, which focused on integrating climate adaptation into urban planning and strengthening regional cooperation on disaster risk reduction. Uzbekistan Presidential Adviser on Ecology and Chairman of the National Committee for Ecology and Climate Change Aziz Abduhakimov highlighted the importance of closer cooperation with Japan in disaster risk reduction, early warning systems and resilient urban development. Japanese State Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Hajime Sasaki said Japan was ready to share its experience in disaster preparedness and resilient infrastructure.
The discussions covered seismic safety, flood preparedness and risk-based approaches to urban development. Japanese experts presented their experience in disaster response, while Uzbek representatives outlined measures being implemented in cities including Tashkent and Namangan. Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations Khurshid Sotiev said early warning systems, seismic safety and risk-oriented urban planning were directly linked to public safety and required practical cooperation.
Japan’s Ambassador to Uzbekistan Kenji Hirata noted that disaster risk reduction, urban resilience and climate change have been identified as key areas of cooperation under the Central Asia Plus Japan Dialogue. UNDP Resident Representative in Uzbekistan Akiko Fujii emphasized the importance of investing in urban resilience alongside rapid urbanization. She noted that Uzbekistan’s first climate and disaster risk profile had been developed with a focus on Namangan.
The dialogue concluded with joint recommendations to strengthen institutional capacity, improve early warning systems and deepen regional cooperation on disaster risk reduction and climate resilience. Source: https://www.trend.az/casia/uzbekistan/4215281.html © 2026 Trend News Agency.
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