Uzbekistan : Long-term Low-Carbon Development Options and Pathways

This technical assistance report aims to support the Government of Uzbekistan (GoU) in formulating an economy-wide, long-term low-emission development strategy (LT-LEDS). Uzbekistan strengthened its unconditional Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) target in its 2021 submission to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per unit of gross domestic product (GDP) by 50 percent by 2035, up from the 35 percent specified in its prior NDC. In parallel, Uzbekistan has enacted domestic legislation and policy measures to address climate change and advance reforms in energy and related sectors. These initiatives fall broadly under the ‘Uzbekistan, 2030’ strategy’s commitment to a green economy, as well as concrete domestic policy objectives such as energy security and improved air quality. In this context, this technical assistance report analyzes pathways to achieving net-zero GHG emissions by around mid-century to assist the GoU in formulating a climate and economic development vision to guide the country’s climate actions and investment decisions