The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Zamin International Public Foundation, is implementing the project “Implementation of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) in Uzbekistan”. The first potential candidate for the prestigious GIAHS status is the Margilan oasis and its sericulture system in Fergana Valley, UzA reports.

The project’s inception workshop was held on July 17, 2024, in Fergana region. At the event, representatives from FAO, the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and the Zamin International Public Foundation, along with national and international experts, discussed the essence of the GIAHS site. It was highlighted that the recognition of the Fergana Oasis as a GIAHS site will contribute to the dynamic preservation of Uzbekistan’s unique landscapes across several regions, characterized by agricultural biodiversity, sustainable ecosystems, and valuable cultural heritage.