With present concerns of environmental damage and changing demographic patterns throughout Central Asia, the need to create livable cities and conserve valuable environmental resources has become an increasingly prominent topic in Uzbekistan. Uzbek delegates to the United States will meet with prominent activists and stakeholders who are leading efforts to manage environmental degradation and advocate for eco-friendlier habits and policies throughout the population. This Open World program will focus on conservation strategy, with a focus on circulating relevant information while maximizing natural space protections and minimalizing the impact of development and lifestyles.