Soil governance: A review of the current legislative framework for managing soil resources in Uzbekistan

Abstract

This review examines the current legal framework for managing soil resources in Uzbekistan, as well as potential areas for improvement. The six types of normative legal acts in Uzbekistan consist of legislative acts and subsequent laws. In order to combat soil degradation, increase soil fertility, and promote sustainable land use, the effectiveness of current soil governance practices in Uzbekistan is evaluated. In addition, it outlines the primary obstacles and opportunities for enhancing soil governance in Uzbekistan and suggests potential directions for enhancing the legal system and soil management procedures. The review identifies several flaws and limitations in the current legal framework for managing soil resources in Uzbekistan, including the absence of specific regulations for biologically based soil surveys, regulatory documents for quality control of soil laboratory activities, and the basis for the soil's capacity to store carbon and its connection to climate change. Also, there is an opportunity to boost NGOs contribution to soil governance. This review's findings can support sustainable soil management practices and have significant ramifications for other nations facing comparable soil governance issues.