An environmental action to establish a green nursery was held on a 1-hectare plot of land that had remained unused and degraded for several decades. During the event, 2,000 saplings of various tree species were planted. The initiative brought together more than 100 participants, including young people, local residents, active citizens, and representatives of the educational community.

The environmental action was organized by the public association DMO Karakalpakstan within the framework of the project “Establishing a Demonstration Model for the Restoration of Degraded Land and Sustainable Land Management at the Community Level in Arbashy Village, Nukus District, Republic of Karakalpakstan”. The project is supported by the Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF SGP), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS).

The main objective of the initiative is to restore degraded land, introduce practical approaches to sustainable land and natural resource management, and engage the local community in environmental protection activities.

The nursery being established will serve as a long-term environmental site for growing tree and shrub seedlings. In the future, the planting material produced will be used to green and restore other areas in need of vegetation. Thus, the initiative aims not only to rehabilitate one plot of land but also to establish a practical model that can contribute to further greening efforts across the region.

The environmental action brought together young people from Nukus District, residents of Arbashy village, active citizens, as well as representatives and students of the Faculty of Economics of Karakalpak State University. Participants contributed to planting the saplings and restoring the previously unused land.

The event also included educational and awareness-raising activities focused on the responsible use of natural resources, the preservation of vegetation, and the importance of environmental sustainability. Particular attention was given to the role of young people and local residents in addressing environmental challenges and implementing community-level initiatives.

The environmental action in Arbashy marks an important practical step towards restoring degraded land and demonstrates how local communities, young people, and educational institutions can come together around a common goal: protecting nature and promoting the sustainable development of Karakalpakstan.