This analysis is the first of its kind in Uzbekistan and was prepared using the BIOFIN methodology.

The document presents data that indicates a deficit of direct spending on biodiversity in Uzbekistan: only 0.33% of the country's budget is annually allocated to the field of biodiversity, which is a critically low figure.

However, there are indirect costs — environmental costs — that also have a positive impact on biodiversity. This amount is almost $260 million or 1.21% of all budget expenditures.

The reviewed data and existing issues led to conclusions that formed the basis for some of the recommendations presented in the document.