The International Conference on Science and Practical Solutions for the Protection of Biodiversity and Ecosystems took place on 19 May 2025 in Nukus, Republic of Uzbekistan, bringing together national and international experts to discuss strategies for the conservation of Uzbekistan’s natural heritage in the face of environmental challenges.
The conference featured a wide range of speakers and presentations aimed at strengthening the integration of science and policy and promoting joint action to conserve ecosystems and biodiversity.
Representing the Department of Geoecology at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU), Dr Muhammad Usman and Matthias Völkel attended the conference as part of the Green Central Asia Phase II (GCA II) project funded by the German Federal Foreign Office and coordinated by GIZ Uzbekistan. In addition, Dr Peter Liebelt from the Central Asia Sustainable Innovation Bureau (CASIB) – MLU’s regional office in Almaty, Kazakhstan – presented the ongoing research activities and regional cooperation initiatives of his office.
The event facilitated a meaningful exchange and emphasised the importance of transboundary cooperation, capacity building and data-driven approaches to combat biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation in Central Asia.
