UZBEKISTAN'S ACCESSION TO THE AARHUS CONVENTION: LEGAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND DEMOCRATIC IMPLICATIONS

This thesis analyzes Uzbekistan’s potential accession to the Aarhus Convention. It outlines the Convention’s main principles and evaluates Uzbekistan’s environmental legal framework. The study highlights expected benefits such as transparency, public participation, access to justice, and stronger international reputation, while also addressing possible challenges. The conclusion is that joining the Aarhus Convention would be a timely and correct decision, reinforcing democracy and sustainable development in Uzbekistan.