Research Center for Ecology and Environment of Central Asia

Green University is the regional epicenter for interdisciplinary environmental research. Supported by the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change, we bridge the gap between scientific discovery and national policy to address the unique challenges of the Arid Zones.

1. Our Research Infrastructure

We host the Research Center for Ecology and Environment of Central Asia (RCEECA), a world-class facility spanning five floors of specialized laboratories dedicated to climate adaptation.

Combatting Desertification & Arid Zone Studies

Leading research in GIS & Remote Sensing (Lab B107), Desert Plant Biotechnology (Lab B109), and Halophytes/C4 Plants (Lab B211) to restore the Aral Sea basin.

Water & Biodiversity Conservation

Our Water Conservation Lab (Lab B308) monitors glaciers, rivers, and wetlands to secure transboundary water resources for Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.

Environmental Monitoring & Air Quality

The Air Quality Lab (Lab B411) provides high-precision data on PM samples and air pollutants to inform national health standards.

Circular Economy & Green Horizons

Researching waste-to-resource pathways in Lab B141 and sustainable economic models in Lab B402.

2. Research Institutes

Hydrometeorological Research Institute

The Hydrometeorological Research Institute was established based on the Resolution of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. PQ–171 dated May 31, 2023, as well as the resolution on organizing the activities of the “Central Asian University for Environmental and Climate Change Studies (Green University).” The institute’s status, main objectives, functions, and organizational procedures are defined by these resolutions.

Research Institute of Forestry (RIF)

The Institute was reorganized on the basis of the Republican Scientific and Production Center for Ornamental Horticulture and Forestry in accordance with Resolution No. PP-2966 of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated 11 May 2017, “On the Organization of the Activities of the State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Forestry.” In accordance with Resolution No. PQ-171 of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated 31 May 2023, “On Measures for the Effective Organization of the Activities of the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change,” the Research Institute of Forestry was reorganized as part of the Central Asian University for Environmental and Climate Change Studies (Green University).

Research Institute of Environmental and Nature Protection Technologies

Based on the Resolution of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. PQ-76 dated December 30, 2021, “On measures to organize the activities of state bodies in the field of environmental protection and ecological control,” the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 458 dated August 18, 2022, “On measures to further improve the activities of the Research Institute of Environmental Protection and Nature Conservation Technologies,” and the Resolution No. PQ-171 dated May 31, 2023, “On measures to organize the activities of the Central Asian University for Environmental and Climate Change Studies (Green University),” the status, main tasks, functions, and procedures for organizing the activities of the Institute have been defined.