Uzbekistan launches the “Eco-Active Citizen” platform with rewards for 10,000 steps

The Environmental Committee announced the launch, starting May 1, of a new platform to promote environmental culture and a healthy lifestyle. The procedure for payments for “10,000 steps” is still being developed.

In Uzbekistan, a man killed a Red Book monitor lizard with a stick

A video from social media showing an alleged incident of killing a rare species listed in Uzbekistan’s Red Book sparked a strong reaction from environmentalists and citizens.

Illegal catch of 412 Red Book trout uncovered in Shahrisabz district

Environmental damage from poaching in the Tankhoz River was assessed at 12.749 billion soums ($1 million).

Uzbekistan to hold “car-free day” twice a month

Starting May 1, 2026, Uzbekistan will introduce ongoing “car-free day” and “car-free week” campaigns—on the 10th and 25th of each month. On these days, a ban is introduced for state civil servants on the use of official vehicles.