Uzbekistan targets improved chemicals, waste management in key economic sectors

Uzbekistan’s ancient shrines, mosques, and legendary Silk Road reflect its long and extraordinary history. Vibrant local bazaars, clay-coloured houses, and medieval monuments are just some of the many sights to behold within its borders—borders that house a total of five United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites.

Critical to Uzbekistan’s protection of this rich culture is the sound management of chemicals and waste that can compromise the wellbeing of people, their livelihoods, and their natural resources.