This article examines the institutional and legal measures supporting bioeconomy policy in Uzbekistan, fo-cusing on strategies for transitioning to a green economy. The authors highlight key legislative frameworks, including the Strategy for Agricultural Development (2020–2030) and the Strategy for Transition to a Green Economy (2019–2030), as foundations for sustainable economic growth. Additionally, the article explores in-ternational commitments, such as Uzbekistan's ratification of the Paris Agreement, underscoring its dedica-tion to climate goals and emission reductions.

The study discusses the main challenges in developing a bioeconomy, including limited financial re-sources, public awareness, and gaps in technological infrastructure, particularly in rural regions. The authors suggest that improvements in public administration, development of sectoral statistics, and enhanced inter-national partnerships can support Uzbekistan’s bioeconomic goals. This research offers insights into Uzbeki-stan’s approach to harmonizing economic growth with environmental sustainability, providing useful per-spectives for policymakers interested in advancing bioeconomic initiatives in similar developmental contexts.

Bioeconomy, bioeconomy policy, green economy

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