The Aral Culture Summit was introduced at the 2025 Samarkand Climate Forum by Karakalpakstan, aiming to shed light on the restoration, historical significance, and the forthcoming growth of the Aral Sea region, which has been facing a serious ecological crisis.

Source: https://www.euronews.com/green/2025/04/07/aral-sea-crisis-uzbekistan-launches-aral-culture-summit-to-boost-development-in-the-region