ACTIVITIES OF THE INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR SAVING THE ARAL SEA (IFAS) IN KARAKALPAKSTAN

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In this article, the author, as a part of the series of events related to the international cooperation with different international organizations in Karakalpakstan, discusses the historical events conducted by the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea. The author indicates that the IFAS's activities in the Aral Sea region began with the adoption of a program of concrete measures in 1994 to improve the environmental and socio-economic situation in the Aral Sea basin. It is noted that the Nukus branch of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea was established in February 1996 and its main purpose was to develop and implement specific projects and programs to improve the environment and social situation of the population affected by the ecological crisis of the Aral Sea. International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea according to the available materials has played a very important role in mitigating the negative consequences caused by the water deficiency in the Aral Sea region, it states that created by the Central Asian countries, this organization is better aware of the seriousness of the ecological situation compared to organizations from the overseas countries, as local countries experience its effect in everyday life.