Environmental culture and building the ecosystem performance: An empirical analysis from Uzbekistan

Abstract

Environmental culture plays a crucial role in promoting sustainable practices and fostering a harmonious relationship
with the environment. This study aims to examine the impact of green economy effectiveness and ecosystem
ranking on environmental culture. An ordered logistic regression analysis was conducted using a dataset of 1,358 participants
to explore these relationships. The findings reveal significant positive associations between green economy
effectiveness, ecosystem ranking, and environmental culture. Higher levels of green economy effectiveness and a higher
ecosystem ranking were found to be associated with higher environmental culture values. However, the relationships
between age, gender, digital management, natural capital evaluations, and experience with environmental culture were
inconsistent and require further investigation. These findings highlight the importance of promoting green economy practices
and focusing on ecosystem conservation to foster a positive environmental culture. The study emphasizes the need
for further research to explore the complex factors influencing environmental culture and to develop targeted interventions
and policies that can effectively promote environmentally conscious behaviors and attitudes. By understanding the drivers
of environmental culture, policymakers and practitioners can design strategies to enhance sustainability efforts and
encourage a positive environmental mindset in individuals and communities in Uzbekistan.