WNAM REPORT: The television program ANN News of Japan’s leading broadcasting company Asahi TV has aired a series of documentary films dedicated to one of the most significant environmental disasters of modern times – the drying up of the Aral Sea. The project was implemented with the support of the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Japan to raise public awareness about the consequences of the Aral tragedy and the measures being taken to restore the region’s ecosystem.
The documentary explores the Aral Sea, once among the four largest lakes in the world, and its vital role for the people of the Aral Sea region. The filmmakers highlight the serious economic and social consequences of the ecological disaster, including soil salinization, desertification, the decline of agriculture and fisheries, and forced migration of the population.
The film gives special attention to Uzbekistan’s initiatives to improve the region’s environmental situation. In particular, the documentary highlights a project focused on planting saxaul and other drought-resistant plants, which help combat desertification.
Additionally, the report covers the efforts of Japanese student Yuhara Yume, who is studying in Uzbekistan, along with her team. They are implementing a tree-planting project in the Aral Sea region to restore degraded land and preserve the regional ecosystem.
