On November 16, the International Scientific-practical Conference on Sustainable Development and Methodological Issues in the Development of Environmental Management was held by Samarkand Institute of Economics and Service, Vice Rector of our university Professor Tongqian Tony Zou made a speech on “Industrial substitution to achieve ecological restoration in the Aral Sea”. In his speech, Vice-Rector Tony Zou talks about the progress of Aral Sea research around the world, the situation, causes and possible solutions to the ecological crisis in the Aral Sea.

Introducing eco agriculture, tourism and cultural creative to replace traditional water consuming agriculture, was proposed as one of solutions to achieve ecological restoration in the Aral Sea. Around 120 scholars and students from Uzbekistan, China, India, Germany participated this conference.