An award is introduced for nature protectors

A decision by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the charter “On the establishment of the “Nature Protector” badge has been approved.

In accordance with the charter, the badge “Nature Protector” are awarded to citizens who have achieved significant results in the field of ecology and environmental protection, nature protection, and rational use of natural resources.

The badge may also be awarded to persons who are not citizens of Uzbekistan.

Every year until 1 May, State bodies and NGOs submit candidates to the State Committee on Ecology and Environmental Protection for awarding the badge.
A five-member board will be formed to review the candidates.

On the basis of the commission’s conclusion, the committee chairman’s order on the award of the badge is issued annually until 1 June.

The badge is presented annually by the Chair of the committee on 5 June, World Environment Day.

Those awarded with the badge will receive a one-time monetary reward in the amount of 4 times basic calculation amount (1.2 million som).

An individual can be awarded with this badge only once.