From 12 to 16 October 2026, two regional seminars are being held in Samarkand, Republic of Uzbekistan, focusing on the conservation and sustainable use of forest genetic resources, climate-responsive forest management, and the role of forests and non-timber forest products in strengthening food security and promoting sustainable rural development.
The seminars are attended by Habibullo Azamjonovich Azizov, Director of the State Unitary Enterprise “Centre for Project Development and Implementation” under the Agency of Forestry under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, and Mahsudsho Ghayratovich Ne'matov, Chief Specialist of the same enterprise.
As part of the seminars, non-timber forest products from the forests of the Republic of Tajikistan, including processed and packaged nuts and wild forest fruits, are also being showcased.
The seminars aim to strengthen regional cooperation and facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experience in sustainable forest management, conservation of forest genetic resources, and the sustainable use of non-timber forest products to support food security and rural development.
