This scientific article provides a comprehensive analysis of the impact of global climate change on the socio-economic development of the Central Asian region, particularly the Republic of Uzbekistan. The study examines climate migration forecasts, atmospheric air pollution and its effects on human health, as well as the priority directions of the state strategy for transitioning to a “green” economy. The article also scientifically substantiates the significance of the outcomes of the COP-28 and COP-29 summits and the declaration of 2025 as the “Year of Environmental Protection and the Green Economy.”

This article analyzes the theoretical foundations of national instrumental performance and music education methodology. In addition, the concept of the teacher’s instrumental performance competence, its structural components, and ways of developing this competence are theoretically substantiated. The article discusses effective pedagogical methods and approaches used in teaching national instruments and reveals their role in improving the quality of music education. The research findings have practical significance for enhancing the music education process and training future music teachers.

This article analyzes the modern pedagogical opportunities for early career guidance of preschool children. The study highlights the theoretical foundations of introducing children to various professions within the preschool education system, modern teaching methods, and the use of innovative technologies. In addition, the role of digital educational tools, interactive games, and the STEAM approach in forming initial professional awareness among children is examined. The article also analyzes the importance of cooperation between preschool educational institutions and families in guiding children toward professions. The results of the study show that early pedagogical influence plays an important role in developing a positive attitude toward labor among children and in shaping their future professional orientation.

This article provides information on the use of new innovative technologies that provide a logical basis for the protection of the plant world, which is considered an ecological problem and the preservation of its range, as well as the protection of species with their aesthetic and medicinal properties. This article reflects the issues of conveying the relevance of the topic to students through these methods, and the effectiveness of classes by using methods that allow students to express their opinions on the preservation of protected species.

This study aims to investigate the impact of design thinking (DT) elements on primary school students’ creativity, problem-solving skills, and creative thinking in science and technology classes. A pre-test and post-test control group design was employed, combining experimental and quasi-experimental methods. The results indicate that integrating DT elements in lessons significantly enhances students’ ability to generate creative solutions, collaborate in teams, and develop scientific reasoning skills. Additionally, the findings confirm that DT helps students respond positively to problem situations and boosts self-confidence. The study reinforces the practical significance of DT as an innovative pedagogical approach in primary education.

This article analyzes the current state of national music education in the education system of Uzbekistan, the problems arising in the process of teaching it, the causes of these problems, and possible ways to eliminate them from scientific-theoretical and practical perspectives. The research is aimed at critically studying the content of the national music subject, its methodological support, and its application in the educational process in general secondary and higher educational institutions. The article identifies methodological, organizational, and motivational factors that reduce the effectiveness of national music education and proposes scientifically grounded recommendations for overcoming them.