ECOLOGICAL URBAN PLANNING AND GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF INTERNATIONAL AND UZBEK EXPERIENCES

The concept of green infrastructure and ecological urban planning has become one of the leading directions in achieving sustainable development, environmental balance, and socio-economic well-being in the 21st century. As rapid urbanization continues across the globe, cities are facing severe environmental challenges such as air and water pollution, inefficient energy consumption, and climate-related risks. In this context, green infrastructure serves as a comprehensive approach to integrate natural systems into urban environments, providing ecological services such as clean air, green transportation, biodiversity protection, and climate adaptation.