Freshwater Conservation and Community Environmental Engagement
Termez State University organises and supports educational, scientific and community-based activities promoting the conservation and sustainable use of freshwater ecosystems, rivers and aquatic biological resources. Located in southern Uzbekistan, within the wider Amu Darya basin, the university places particular emphasis on protecting water resources, preventing pollution, preserving aquatic biodiversity and encouraging responsible environmental practices.
These activities are undertaken through the university's academic departments, sustainability initiatives, student volunteer organisations and cooperation with regional environmental and water-management authorities.
World Water Day and Freshwater Conservation Activities
During 2025, the university's water-management programme included activities associated with World Water Day, environmental awareness campaigns, field-based water-quality monitoring and public education.
The university's environmental outreach programme addresses freshwater scarcity, inefficient water consumption, pollution prevention and the ecological importance of rivers, irrigation canals and other freshwater bodies.
Educational seminars under the theme “Water Is the Source of Life” (Suv — hayot manbai) introduce participants to the importance of protecting freshwater resources and adopting responsible water-management practices.
The university also organises practical educational activities in schools and neighbourhoods, extending environmental awareness beyond its enrolled student population.
Water Conservation Week and Environmental Volunteering
Termez State University's established Water Conservation Week (Suvni tejash haftaligi) programme combines environmental education with activities intended to protect freshwater resources.
The university's published programme includes river and canal cleanup initiatives, public discussions about the effects of climate change on water resources, and landscape restoration activities.
Student volunteers participate in environmental awareness campaigns and community engagement through the university's Eco-Volunteers programme. These initiatives encourage young people to recognise the consequences of pollution and take an active role in protecting natural environments.
On 24 October 2025, approximately 1,000 university students participated in an environmental cleanup across neighbourhoods and roadsides in Termez, collecting more than five tonnes of waste.
This documented activity contributed to broader pollution-prevention efforts. It is distinguished from river-specific cleanup events because its reported location was the urban environment rather than a particular freshwater body.
Aquatic Biodiversity and Sustainable Fisheries
The university's Faculty of Natural Sciences and Department of Zoology contribute scientific expertise to freshwater biodiversity conservation.
Research into fish populations in the Surkhandarya basin provides information relevant to protecting aquatic biological resources and understanding environmental pressures on regional freshwater ecosystems.
The university's established cooperation with the O‘zbekbaliqsanoat Association and the Surkhandarya Regional Department of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change supports educational activities addressing overfishing, illegal fishing, destructive harvesting methods and the sustainable management of fish populations.
Environmental awareness programmes promote the protection of spawning periods, responsible use of fish resources and the preservation of aquatic habitats.
These activities complement the university's wider conservation initiatives by connecting scientific knowledge with practical environmental responsibilities.
Water-Quality Monitoring and Practical Environmental Education
The university's sustainability programme incorporates practical education on water-quality monitoring, wastewater management and pollution prevention.
During 2025, its reported water-management activities included field monitoring, laboratory-related education and technical study visits.
Participants were introduced to methods of observing environmental conditions, identifying potential pollution sources and understanding the importance of maintaining water quality.
The university also undertakes research on water filtration, resource-efficient irrigation and environmental monitoring technologies.
These scientific activities support its broader efforts to communicate the importance of sustainable freshwater management to students, specialists and community audiences.
Regional Cooperation and Public Participation
Termez State University cooperates with local environmental authorities, water-management organisations, schools and community representatives to promote awareness of sustainable water use and aquatic ecosystem protection.
Its public education programme addresses freshwater conservation, responsible irrigation, pollution prevention and the ecological consequences of environmental degradation.
The university's GreenMetric 2026 water-management report records 1,665 attendance entries across water-related educational and community engagement activities in 2025, including awareness campaigns, field monitoring, workshops and technical visits.
This reported figure covers multiple activities and participant groups and should not be interpreted as the number of unique participants in aquatic conservation events alone.
The university's conservation events, educational outreach and field-based activities are supported by its institutional framework for the sustainable management and protection of aquatic ecosystem resources, including cooperation with regional environmental institutions.