IMPACTS OF GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE NATURAL LANDSCAPES OF UZBEKISTAN AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES

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Keywords: climate change, natural landscapes, geoecological processes, desertification, land degradation, air temperature, precipitation, water resources, vegetation cover, anthropogenic impact, ecological sustainability, biodiversity

Abstract

The article presents a comprehensive analysis of the impacts of global climate change on the natural landscapes of the Republic of Uzbekistan and examines the contemporary geoecological processes driven by both climatic and anthropogenic factors. Based on the analysis of recent scientific studies, the research investigates the regional characteristics of climate change, including the continuous increase in air temperature, the spatial and temporal variability of precipitation, the intensification of desertification processes, land degradation, the depletion of water resources, and changes in vegetation cover. Particular attention is given to assessing the influence of these factors on the structure, functioning, and stability of natural landscape systems, as well as to issues related to maintaining ecological balance and promoting sustainable environmental management.

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