Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — An Uzbek delegation is attending a three-day training programme in Rome from 9 to 11 November 2026 to study the use of artificial intelligence and digital technologies in environmental assessment.
The delegation includes the director of the State Centre for Environmental Expertise and specialists responsible for introducing AI and information technologies in the field, according to the centre.
The programme is organised in cooperation with Italy's Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE) and the International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA).
Its main objectives are to introduce advanced digital solutions into environmental management, strengthen international institutional ties and study European experience in the field.
The programme examines how AI can be used to analyse large volumes of data, identify potential environmental risks at an early stage, assess the impact of major projects and improve transparency in decision-making.
The Uzbek participants are studying Italy's institutional framework for environmental management, current methodologies for environmental impact assessment, regional monitoring systems and digital infrastructure.
Discussions also cover potential joint initiatives by MASE and IAIA, including the development of an environmental management platform, a shared knowledge base for regions and systems for organising environmental data.
The delegation is also examining practical experience in the Italian regions of Tuscany, Marche, Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna.
Technical sessions and meetings with international experts focus on environmental screening and scoping, strategic environmental assessment and advanced methods of processing environmental data.
Particular attention is being paid to the use of AI algorithms to model and assess the environmental impact of waste processing facilities.
The delegation aims not only to study Italy's experience but also to identify ways to adapt it to Uzbekistan's national environmental management system and put the approaches into practice.
The programme treats AI as a tool to support rather than replace specialists. Its use is intended to strengthen analytical capabilities, reduce the likelihood of errors and support evidence-based decisions.
On the final day, participants are scheduled to discuss a memorandum of understanding between MASE and IAIA, a proposed memorandum on regional cooperation among Central Asian countries, and potential areas for joint projects.
