THE ACTIVITIES OF THE “EKOSAN” ECOLOGICAL FOUNDATION (NGO) AND ITS HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE IN FORMING COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY

Abstract

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the role and significance of the “EKOSAN” ecological foundation as a non-governmental, non-profit organization operating in the ecological sector of Uzbekistan. It examines the establishment of the foundation, its historical stages of development, major projects aimed at addressing environmental issues, and its organizational-practical experience in raising public environmental awareness. The article also highlights the contribution of “EKOSAN” to the formation of collective responsibility, the promotion of ecological culture, and the establishment of sustainable environmental management at the local level. Furthermore, the study analyzes the foundation’s international cooperation activities, its strategic contribution to environmental policy, and its promising future directions in ensuring ecological security.