REGIONAL ECONOMIC POLICY AND ECOLOGICAL SUSTAINABILITY: AN INTEGRATED APPROACH IN NAVOI REGION

Barnoqulova Marjona

REGIONAL ECONOMIC POLICY AND ECOLOGICAL SUSTAINABILITY: AN INTEGRATED APPROACH IN NAVOI REGION

Barnoqulova Marjona

Teacher, Sarbon University

##semicolon## Navoi region, regional economic policy, ecological sustainability, integrated approach, industrial development, green technologies, environmental governance, resource management.

सार

This article examines the integration of regional economic policy and ecological sustainability in the Navoi region of Uzbekistan. The research focuses on how industrial growth, resource management, and policy frameworks can be aligned with environmental protection to achieve long-term regional development. Using a combination of statistical data, case studies, and policy analysis, the study identifies key challenges, including environmental degradation from mining and metallurgical activities, limited adoption of green technologies, and gaps in regulatory enforcement. The paper proposes an integrated approach that combines economic incentives, technological innovation, and participatory governance to enhance both economic performance and ecological stability. The findings highlight that sustainable regional development requires coordinated strategies that balance industrial growth with environmental stewardship, ensuring social, economic, and ecological benefits for the region.

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