The Senate of the Oliy Majlis has rejected the draft law aimed at limiting greenhouse gas emissions, as reported by the press service of the upper house of parliament.
In Uzbekistan, there is no law or regulatory framework governing this area, specifically regarding the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, which hinders the potential for international cooperation in economic, technological, and environmental spheres.
The draft law is intended to establish a procedure for the circulation of carbon units obtained as a result of reduced greenhouse gas emissions and to ensure systematic control over those emissions.
The document outlines the main principles, foundations, and procedures for a monitoring, reporting, and verification system for limiting greenhouse gas emissions, as well as the rights to ownership of reduced emissions.
Senators emphasized the importance of the law but noted several issues that require revision. The definition of "greenhouse gases" is proposed to be reconsidered, with a clear delineation of the powers of local councils or executive authorities, and the exclusion of certain articles from the law.
Additionally, there was a noted need to clarify in the law the authorized state bodies and to review the powers of these bodies in the area of limiting greenhouse gas emissions.
Senators concluded that "the law should not be a source of contradictions and misunderstandings in law enforcement practice," in accordance with the requirements of the law "On Anti-Corruption Expertise of Regulatory Legal Acts and Their Drafts." Following the discussion, the senators rejected the draft law.
According to the draft presidential decree on the state program for 2025, it is planned to attract at least $10 million from the sale of carbon credits freed up through emission reductions. A long-term strategy for achieving carbon neutrality will also be developed.
Previously, Spot reported that voluntary environmental labeling is being introduced in Uzbekistan.