Forest fires intensify in France: over 1300 hectares affected by the fire

In Spain, 1029 heat-related deaths were recorded in June, while thousands of people in France were evacuated due to wildfires.

Situation in France

According to French health authorities, around 1000 cases of excess mortality were recorded in the country after June 24. On June 25 and 26, the number of deaths exceeded 1400.

Gautier Carton, a representative of the National Federation of Funeral Services of France, reported that morgues in Paris were overcrowded due to abnormally high temperatures.

Other Dangers from Heat

Heat is also causing other incidents in France. Nearly 100 cases of collapses have been registered when people tried to cool down in unsafe and uncontrolled places.

Situation in Other Countries

The situation remains serious in Spain: 1029 cases of excess mortality related to high temperatures were recorded in June. This figure is considered a record for the first month of summer.

Furthermore, the Helm administration reported the first case of death caused by abnormal heat in Poland.

Global Community Response

The World Health Organization noted a sharp increase in requests for emergency medical assistance in the European region. In some French cities, the number of ambulance calls increased by up to 50 percent, and in London, reports of critical conditions reached a record level.

A working meeting was held at the Agency for Industrial Cooperation and Public Procurement with the participation of representatives from 'Expertise France' and the French Development Agency (AFD). The goal of the meeting was to deepen partnership in the field of environmentally friendly public procurement.

Discussion of Reforms and Cooperation

During the negotiations, the state procurement system in Uzbekistan and the reforms being carried out in this area were discussed in detail. The parties reviewed the main areas of cooperation between the Agency and 'Expertise France'. Opinions were developed on issues of improving the electronic public procurement system, phased introduction of green public procurement, increasing the potential of customers and suppliers, and adapting international experience to the national procurement system.

Strengthening Institutional Partnership

Participants discussed a number of initiatives aimed at strengthening institutional interaction in the green public procurement sector, expanding digital solutions, and increasing the transparency and efficiency of the public procurement process. Furthermore, key areas for a 10-month joint work plan between the Agency and 'Expertise France' were defined.

Details of the Joint Plan

According to this plan, specific steps will be taken to gradually introduce green public procurement, organize pilot tenders for sustainable products, further improve the electronic procurement system, develop mechanisms for assessing electronic suppliers, enhance the qualifications of customers and suppliers, and implement advanced international experience into the national system. It should be noted that this plan is intended to practically support the tasks assigned to the Agency for Industrial Cooperation and Public Procurement according to the decision of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated February 2, 2026.

Conclusion and Goals

Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue sequential cooperation in implementing the set tasks and developing the green public procurement system. The introduction of such a system contributes to the effective use of public funds, increased demand for environmentally sustainable products and services, reduction of negative environmental impact, and ensuring sustainable economic development of the country.