Climate Action Platform: Uzbekistan-backed Central Asia Climate Change Conference (CACCC) is being built into a regular regional mechanism to turn NDC/NAP promises into joint action, climate finance mobilization, and cross-border coordination. Sustainable Cotton: Uzbekistan and Better Cotton agreed to expand cooperation on environmentally and socially responsible cotton production and strengthen compliance with global sustainability standards. Mining & ESG: Uzbekistan and Sweden signed a mining MOU to deepen technology transfer, workforce training, and ESG-aligned sustainable development in the extractives sector. One Health in the Region: A One Health regional secretariat for pandemic prevention, food systems resilience, and ecosystem health is coordinating cross-border work on zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and food safety across Central Asia. Biodiversity Funding: GEF approved a conservation initiative in Papua New Guinea to protect 700,000 hectares of highlands by centering Indigenous communities—highlighting how nature finance can scale biodiversity protection. World Cup Carbon Scrutiny: New estimates warn the 2026 World Cup could be the most polluting ever, with emissions driven mainly by long-distance travel. Mapping for Resilience: Yandex Maps volunteer mappers added 1M+ objects across Uzbekistan since 2020, improving navigation and emergency response data.