Abstract. This article examines the evolving paradigm of climate cooperation between the European Union and Central Asian states, with particular emphasis on developing alternative sustainability frameworks for Uzbekistan. Through critical analysis of multilateral initiatives, policy convergence mechanisms, and adaptive governance structures, this research identifies strategic imperatives for transcending conventional environmental cooperation models. The study synthesizes empirical evidence from recent diplomatic engagements, including the watershed 2025 Samarkand Summit on Climate Change, to formulate a comprehensive theoretical framework that integrates technological innovation, institutional capacity building, and transboundary resource management. The findings reveal significant potential for asymmetric knowledge transfer between the EU's established climate governance architecture and Central Asia's emerging environmental policy landscape. By interrogating the interplay between geopolitical realities, ecological vulnerabilities, and development trajectories, this article advances novel conceptualizations of climate diplomacy that account for the region's unique socio-economic constraints while leveraging its untapped renewable energy potential. The proposed alternative strategies constitute a transformative approach to Uzbekistan's sustainable development, predicated on adaptive governance, technological leapfrogging, and regional environmental cooperation