An open dialogue on “Green Future: Environmental Diplomacy and Youth Initiative” was held in a spirit of broad discussion
On April 1, 2026, a high-level open dialogue titled “Green Future: Environmental Diplomacy and Youth Initiative” was organized at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy. The event was held in cooperation with the Ecological Party of Uzbekistan, the International Youth Environmental Committee, the Youth Parliament under the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis, and the Batareykalar.uz project. It was attended by students, experts, public activists, and environmental specialists.
The event was opened with a welcoming speech by Odil Yusupjanov, the university's First Vice-Rector for Youth Affairs and Spiritual and Educational Work. In his speech, he emphasized that amid worsening global environmental problems, a crucial task is to raise the environmental awareness of young people and instill in them a sense of responsibility. He also noted that environmental diplomacy has now become an important area of interstate cooperation.
Next, Bahriddin Turdievich Hofizov, Deputy Chairman of the Central Council of the Ecological Party of Uzbekistan, spoke in detail about the work being carried out in our country to advance environmental policy, implement the principles of a "green economy," and support youth initiatives. He placed special emphasis on the importance of expanding youth participation in environmental projects.
During the event, a number of reports on important and timely topics were presented.
In her presentation, Mohinur Ergash addressed the topic “Environmental Culture and Responsibility in the Media: The Role of Youth in Fostering Environmental Consciousness in Society”. She stressed the need for proper coverage of environmental issues in the modern information space, the prevention of fake news, and the promotion of environmental culture through youth activity on social media. The issue of responsibility in environmental journalism and content creation was also widely discussed.
Lobarhon Jalolova, Chairperson of the International Youth Environmental Committee, delivered a presentation on "The Voice of Youth in the Global Environmental Arena: The Role and Strategic Goals of the International Youth Environmental Committee," noting that youth participation on the international stage is steadily increasing. She elaborated on the committee's activities, ongoing projects, mechanisms for international cooperation, and future strategic plans. The role of youth in resolving transboundary environmental problems was especially acknowledged.
In his report, Feruzbek Sayfullayev covered the topic “A Small Battery, a Big Danger: How to Protect the Environment from 'Invisible' Poisoning”. He presented scientifically substantiated data on the negative impact of household waste, particularly used batteries, on soil and water resources. The need for proper battery disposal, the development of a separate collection system for them, and raising public awareness in this area was emphasized. The initiatives being implemented as part of the Batareykalar.uz project also generated significant interest among the participants.
At the conclusion of the event, a question-and-answer session was organized for students and specialists. Participants expressed their opinions and suggestions on solving environmental problems, supporting youth initiatives, developing the volunteer movement, and implementing innovative “green” projects.
During the open dialogue, initiatives put forward by students were supported, including proposals to introduce a university-wide waste sorting system, expand environmental campaigns, and strengthen environmental advocacy through media projects.
This event once again demonstrated the inseparable link between environmental diplomacy, sustainable development, and youth initiatives. The open dialogue served to enhance the environmental knowledge of young people, promote their active involvement in solving global and local environmental problems, and foster effective cooperation between various organizations.
Following the event, a commemorative photo was taken with all those present, and proposals were made to organize such meetings regularly in the future.