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In the context of active infrastructure modernization, public-private partnership (PPP) is viewed in Uzbekistan as one of the key instruments for attracting private capital and reducing the burden on the state budget. However, the development of PPPs is accompanied by a range of institutional and legal challenges, caused by a mismatch between the rapid expansion of the project portfolio and the current state of the organizational, regulatory, and managerial framework.

In an era of accelerating climate change and global sustainable development challenges, Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) are becoming one of the key mechanisms for financing and implementing infrastructure projects that integrate environmental priorities. Green Public Procurement (GPP) is a strategy whereby public tenders and contracts prioritize goods, services, and works that have minimal environmental impact throughout their entire life cycle. In Central Asia—a region vulnerable to water scarcity, desertification, and high greenhouse gas emissions (the region generates about 1.4% of global emissions, dominated by Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan)—GPP in PPPs contributes to the transition to a low-carbon economy, the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the attraction of international investment

The education system is not merely a basic social institution, but a well-structured, resilient, and flexible infrastructure capable of adapting to the needs of the labor market and rapidly changing circumstances. Across all sectors—from industry to IT—it is the quality of specialist training that determines productivity levels, technological maturity, and the overall innovative potential of the economy.

In recent decades, the problem of plastic pollution has become one of the most discussed topics in the environmental sphere. Every year more and more plastic waste ends up in nature, and among them microplastics - particles smaller than 5 mm, which can be both primary (e.g. pellets used in production) and secondary (formed as a result of destruction of large plastic products) - occupy a special place.

Experts estimate that millions of tonnes of plastic waste end up in oceans, rivers and soils, and that microplastics are spread across the planet, including the most remote corners such as polar regions and deep-sea ecosystems. This raises serious concerns as microplastics become an integral part of the environment where they can have a negative impact on flora and fauna.

Microplastics is not only an environmental problem but also a social problem. It threatens food security, affects human health through food chains and can cause economic losses in the fishing and tourism industries. Studies show that microplastics can accumulate in marine creatures and its potential impact on human health still requires further research.

In addition, how to stop the spread of microplastics and minimise their environmental impact is becoming an increasingly urgent issue. Many organisations, scientists and environmental activists are working to find solutions to reduce plastic production, improve disposal systems and introduce alternative materials.

Uzbekistan's energy system is undergoing an active transformation. The country is experiencing a significant increase in electricity demand due to population growth, industrial development, and accelerated urbanization. At the same time, Uzbekistan aims to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and increase the share of renewable energy sources (RES) in its energy balance to 25% by 2030.

 To achieve these goals, the implementation of modern technologies, including battery energy storage systems (BESS), is essential. These systems play a key role in integrating solar and wind energy, improving grid stability, optimizing energy consumption, and minimizing risks associated with the intermittency of RES.