Achieving sustainable development while maintaining economic growth presents a significant challenge for Uzbekistan, given its reliance on resource-intensive industries and fossil fuels. This paper explores strategies for decoupling economic growth from environmental harm, focusing on key measures such as transitioning to renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, fostering green technology and innovation, and enforcing robust environmental policies. The study highlights the importance of sustainable agricultural practices and international cooperation in facilitating this transition. Uzbekistan's potential for solar, wind, and hydroelectric energy, coupled with modernization of its industrial and agricultural sectors, offers pathways to mitigate environmental impacts. Leveraging global partnerships and foreign direct investment, the country can adopt green technologies and align its development goals with international sustainability standards. This approach ensures a balance between economic prosperity and environmental preservation, contributing to a sustainable future.

This article analyzes the impact of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles on digital economy policy. The study examined the integration of ESG principles into corporate governance, sustainability strategies, and digital transformation. Also, based on the principles of ESG, ways to increase the role of state policy and business in the digital economy, increase investment attractiveness and ensure sustainable economic development were considered, and substantiated conclusions and proposals on the topic were developed, and recommendations for their application in our country were given.

Ushbu maqolada O‘zbekistonda “yashil iqtisodiyot” tamoyillarini joriy etish jarayonining mohiyati va ahamiyati yoritilgan. Mamlakatda ekologik barqarorlikni ta’minlash, resurslardan oqilona foydalanish, “yashil energiya” ulushini kengaytirish hamda qishloq xo‘jaligida suvni tejovchi texnologiyalarni qo‘llash bo‘yicha amalga oshirilayotgan ishlar tahlil qilingan. Shuningdek, iqtisodiyotning ushbu yangi modeli bilan bog‘liq imkoniyatlar va to‘siqlar o‘rganilib, ularni bartaraf etish yo‘llari ko‘rsatib o‘tilgan. Maqolada xalqaro tajriba, davlat strategiyalari va investitsiya loyihalari misolida yashil transformatsiyaning istiqbollari atroflicha bayon etiladi.

This paper provides an empirical analysis of the impact of economic growth, industrial development, foreign direct investment, and energy consumption on carbon dioxide emissions in Uzbekistan over the period 1991-2024, employing the ARDL and ECM frameworks. The results indicate that, in both the long and short run, economic growth is associated with improvements in environmental efficiency, whereas foreign direct investment is predominantly concentrated in emission-intensive sectors. The findings highlight the need to enhance industrial policy through strengthened institutional and investment mechanisms.

This article examines the relationship between economic growth and air pollution in Uzbekistan, which has achieved rapid economic development in recent years. Using data from 2000 to 2020, we used econometric methods to examine the impact of economic growth on air pollution. Our results show that economic growth has a positive and significant effect on air pollution in Uzbekistan, suggesting the existence of the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) hypothesis. However, the relationship between economic growth and air pollution is not linear, and the tipping point at which economic growth begins to reduce air pollution is not yet clear in Uzbekistan. Our findings have important policy implications for the sustainable development of Uzbekistan's economy and the reduction of air pollution.

Pollution and the economy have been closely interconnected throughout the entirety of human history. The understanding of the relationship between environmental degradation and economic development is incomplete as a result of disciplinary prejudices. The aim of this research is to comprehend the dynamic correlation between air pollution and the economy of Uzbekistan. Additionally, it seeks to examine the presence of the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) to identify the most effective policy options for reducing emissions while sustaining economic growth. This study utilized the Bayer-Hanck Cointegration test and Granger Causality tests to accomplish its objectives. The presence of Bayer-Hanck cointegration suggests a durable connection between air pollution and economic growth. Furthermore, the Granger causality test demonstrates that there is a causal relationship between economic growth and the three air pollutants, with a significance level of 0.05. This study seeks to address a gap in the current literature by examining the relationship between air pollutants and economic growth. It attempts to investigate the EKC hypothesis and the effects of air pollution on economic growth specifically in Uzbekistan.

This article examines the difficulties in creating and improving a sustainable management system in the tourism sector, as shown in the experience of South Korea. The study systematically studies the integration of sustainable development ideas into tourism policy, public-private partnerships, digital management strategies, and methods designed to increase environmental responsibility. It is noted that in South Korea, new technologies, the concept of “smart tourism” and a systematic management approach that takes into account the interests of local communities in tourism management have been developed. The results of the study reveal the possibilities of applying international best practices in implementing a sustainable management system in the tourism sector of Uzbekistan.

In this scientific article, the possibilities of using "green energy"in the energy sector were assessed in complex on the basis of the SWOT analysis method. The study analyzes the economic, environmental and institutional aspects of renewable energy sources, identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the industry, external opportunities and possible threats. The results of the study show that green energy is strategically important in diversifying the energy sector, strengthening energy security and ensuring environmental sustainability. At the same time, scientific and practical proposals have been developed for the modernization of infrastructure, the development of energy storage technologies and the improvement of the legal base.

This article analyzes the incentive and resource-mobilizing potential of tax instruments in financing ecological innovations. In the context of increasing climate change and environmental pollution, the development and implementation of “green” technologies require significant volumes of sustainable financial resources. The purpose of the study is to generalize international approaches to the use of tax mechanisms for supporting and financing ecological innovations, as well as to substantiate practical proposals for priority directions under the conditions of Uzbekistan. Along with the literature review, the study conducts a descriptive analysis based on indicators for the period 2021-2024, compares the volume of atmospheric pollutant emissions across regions, and evaluates the dynamics of electricity generation at solar and wind power plants. The results indicate variability in emission levels over the years and high concentration in certain regions; at the same time, a sharp increase in renewable energy production was recorded in 2024. These findings provide a basis for improving the design of tax policy to stimulate ecological innovations, taking into account regional and sectoral characteristics.

In this article, the strategic integration of environmental policy into the national framework and the transition to a green economy are examined, with the use of digital technologies in the form of electronic management for the environmental system. -muhit and the green economy sector, it aims to achieve effective results by automating information systems. This, in turn, ensures openness and transparency in management decisions and control systems during the country's transition to a green economy. The study has sufficiently examined the importance of the digital economy in the development of the ecological system.

This article analyzes the implementation of the green economy concept in Uzbekistan, its management system, and current directions for improving this system. It also substantiates the need to ensure environmental sustainability, rational use of resources, develop renewable energy sources, and conduct socio-economic reforms based on the principles of a green economy. The article develops proposals and recommendations for improving the green economy management system in Uzbekistan, based on foreign experience and national development strategies.

This article explores South Korea’s advanced experience in developing tourism infrastructure and analyzes its potential sustainable applications in the context of Uzbekistan. The research focuses on key aspects such as public-private partnerships, the implementation of digital technologies, ensuring environmental sustainability, and systematic development of tourist destinations in South Korea. It is argued that adapting these practices to Uzbekistan’s conditions could lead to long-term and sustainable growth in the national tourism sector. The article concludes with practical recommendations and modern infrastructural approaches for Uzbekistan.

This article presents a macro-level econometric analysis of the direct and indirect effects of the textile industry on air pollution in Uzbekistan. The analysis incorporates key variables, including electricity supply across the entire industrial sector, textile production output, and the share of the textile industry in total industrial activity. The study examines observed deviations in pollution levels and identifies underlying economic and structural factors. Based on the findings, the article provides policy-oriented recommendations and strategic measures aimed at mitigating environmental impacts and reducing air pollution in Uzbekistan.

This research investigates the function of corporate governance in enhancing the application of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) within Uzbekistan’s commercial banking industry. This research employs secondary data from sustainability reports, annual disclosures, and publications by the Central Bank of Uzbekistan and international financial institutions to critically examine the impact of governance structures-such as board independence, gender diversity, and oversight committees-on ESG integration and financial stability. The results show that more and more Uzbek banks are reporting on ESG issues. In 2019, just two banks did this, but by 2024, eight banks will be doing it. Banks with boards that are more independent and diverse show far better ESG performance and financial strength, which is shown by greater returns on assets and fewer loans that are not performing. The paper also points out ongoing problems, such as a lack of ESG knowledge, no standardised reporting standards, and uneven policy implementation. The study finds that corporate governance is both a base and a force behind sustainable finance. To bring Uzbekistan's banking practices in line with global sustainability standards, it calls for a national ESG disclosure standard, more accountability at the board level, and stronger institutional capacity building.

The article provides a comparative analysis of energy efficiency and the structure of fuel and energy resource consumption (FER) by region in the Republic of Uzbekistan. Based on statistical data for 2024, significant interregional disparities have been identified: the energy efficiency indicator varies from 1.3% in the Andijan region to 8.0% in the Tashkent region. It was found that the high level of energy efficiency in a number of regions (Karakalpakstan, Kashkadarya region) is associated with an excessive dependence on fossil fuels (more than 73%), which poses risks to environmental sustainability. Based on cluster analysis, groups of regions with similar consumption profiles were formed, for each of which differentiated policy measures were proposed. Recommendations are given on improving the efficiency of energy use, diversifying the energy balance and integrating digital solutions in the context of the transition to a “green economy”.