Karshi State University promotes the conservation of terrestrial ecosystems, biodiversity, forests, and green spaces through tree-planting campaigns, land conservation initiatives, environmental education, and sustainable campus management. The university works with environmental authorities, academic departments, and student volunteers to protect local habitats and encourage the responsible use of land and natural resources.
The university maintains green areas and forest zones that support biodiversity, environmental education, and research.
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Planted vegetation and green areas | 177,328 m² |
| Forest area designated for research, teaching, and community engagement | Appr. 44,000 m² |
| Green-space campaigns conducted in 2024 | 5 |
| Trees planted during the 2024 campus campaigns | More than 500 |
| Flower species planted during the 2024 campaigns | 30 species |
| Trees planted through the "Ziyolilar Bog'i" campaign in Muborak district | More than 1,000 |
The university's Green Campus initiative supports the development and maintenance of green spaces. These areas contribute to local environmental quality and provide opportunities for ecological research, practical learning, and biodiversity awareness.
Karshi State University supports the conservation of local ecosystems through tree planting, forest conservation, landscaping, and environmental protection activities.
Key initiatives include:
- Maintaining planted green areas that provide habitats for local plant and animal species.
- Conducting tree-planting and greening campaigns to expand vegetation and restore degraded land.
- Organizing activities to clean and protect natural habitats in and around the university campus.
- Involving students and academic departments in biodiversity assessments and environmental awareness initiatives.
- Cooperating with the Department of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change on conservation activities.
The university also works to integrate biodiversity considerations into campus development and infrastructure planning.
The university has established procedures aimed at identifying, monitoring, and protecting species listed in the IUCN Red List and the National Red Book of Uzbekistan within and around its campus. These activities involve cooperation with environmental authorities and participation by students and academic staff from the Biology and Geography departments. Monitoring of forest and green areas, biodiversity assessments, awareness campaigns, and habitat maintenance support these conservation efforts. Campus planning and construction activities are also intended to avoid adverse effects on existing trees, green spaces, and local habitats.
Karshi State University promotes biodiversity-friendly landscaping and the responsible selection of plant species.
Measures include:
- Prioritizing native and climate-adapted plant species in tree planting and landscaping projects.
- Selecting drought-resistant plants for post-construction landscaping where appropriate.
- Monitoring campus vegetation and removing invasive plants where identified.
- Educating students and staff about the environmental impacts of alien and invasive species.
- Involving students in conservation, restoration, and environmental monitoring activities.
These measures help maintain ecological balance and support the protection of local biodiversity.
Karshi State University integrates ecosystem conservation and sustainable land management into teaching, research, and community engagement. The university provides 169 courses across multiple faculties, including Geography, Chemistry, Engineering, and Biology, incorporating topics such as applied ecology, geoecology, environmental conservation, biogeography, biotechnology, and sustainable natural resource use.
Environmental education and outreach activities include:
- Open lectures, seminars, and practical workshops on environmental protection and wildlife conservation.
- Environmental awareness events for World Wildlife Day, Bird Day, and Earth Day.
- The "Eco-Tourism Zakovat" intellectual quiz for students of Ecology and Environmental Protection.
- The "Ecology Experts" quiz.
- The "Young Ecologists" Movement and regional environmental meetings.
- Tree-planting and habitat-cleaning activities involving students and local communities.
Between 2023 and 2025, the university conducted or participated in more than 15 environmental improvement campaigns across Karshi and the Kashkadarya region. During 2024–2025, it also organized and supported more than 30 sustainability-related events.
The student volunteer group Yosh Ekopatrul plays an active role in the university's environmental initiatives.
Activities include:
- Participating in tree-planting and green-space campaigns.
- Supporting habitat maintenance and conservation activities.
- Organizing and participating in environmental clean-ups.
- Raising awareness of biodiversity protection and sustainable lifestyles.
- Contributing to reforestation and campus greening efforts.
The university also encourages students to develop innovative environmental solutions through initiatives such as the Eko-Innovation – 2025 competition, which supports ideas related to environmental protection, recycling, climate change mitigation, and sustainable technologies.
The university integrates biodiversity conservation into campus planning and development processes. Before new buildings or infrastructure projects begin, the Department of Maintenance and Environmental Management works with the Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences and the Department of Ecology to assess potential environmental impacts. The approach includes preserving existing trees and green spaces where possible and prioritizing native and drought-resistant plants in landscaping after construction. These measures aim to protect local biodiversity while supporting the university's infrastructure development.