ECOLOGICAL PROBLEMS OF THE ARAL SEA. CLIMATE CHANGE, UNDERSTANDING, ASSESSMENT OF DANGEROUS CONSEQUENCES AND PREVENTION MEASURES

      Аннотация: The scientific study was prepared on the basis of an expedition conducted by the Department of Ecology of the National University of Uzbekistan in four territories adjacent to the Aral Sea: Karakalpakistan, Bukhara, Khorezm and Navoi regions, in particular in 20 cities of Uzbekistan. The expedition was carried out as part of the project “Adaptation to Climate Change in the Aral Basin and Mitigation of Its Consequences”, under the auspices and assistance of the International Development Association. Also, the Agency for Structural Transformations of Agricultural Enterprises and the Consulting Company Intellect Management actively participated in the project.The purpose of the study was to assess climate change, understanding the impact of dangerous consequences, measures to adapt to climate change in Uzbekistan.This study guide is intended for undergraduate and graduate students studying in the direction of education: 5630100 - Ecology and nature protection (by industry and direction), and can also be used by scientific researchers studying applied ecology, climatology, biology, both in the Republic of Uzbekistan and for abroad.

Ключевые слова: Halophytes, Adaptation, Introduction, climate, relief, Salinization, Microflora, endemic, extinction.