Ecology

In Kyrgyzstan, a reforestation project has been launched in collaboration with Korea

On November 19, the Forest Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan and the Korean Forest Service officially announced the start of a joint project titled "Enhancing the Capacity of the National Nursery System and Pilot Reforestation Considering Local Conditions." The relevant information was provided by the press service of the Forest Service. During the event, plans were discussed for the construction of modern nurseries and greenhouses in Kyrgyzstan, as well as

20.11.2025, 14:28
Ecology

Deputy of the BGC — "Tazalyku": Bishkek remains as dirty as it was

At the meeting of the joint commission on social protection and housing and communal services, Dinara Bekmuratova from the party "Жаңы күч – Новая сила" drew attention on November 20 to the ongoing problem with garbage in Bishkek, despite assurances from the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk" about its efforts. Deputy Director of "Tazalyk" Baarkan Asanbaeva explained the delays in waste collection due to technical malfunctions and production needs. She also noted that

20.11.2025, 14:02
Ecology

A man who advertised burners using used motor oil was fined

In Bishkek and the Alamedin district, the regional office of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service initiated an investigation through the Main Department of Criminal Investigation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs to identify the man who promoted burners operating on used motor oil on social media. According to information provided by the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service, the identity of the violator was established, and he was fined 7,500 soms, which corresponds

20.11.2025, 12:29
Ecology

In Chuy Region, two men were fined 45,000 soms for illegal hunting

On November 18, inspectors from the Regional Department of the Ecological Supervision Service for Bishkek and the Alamudun District conducted a raid, during which two cases of illegal hunting were identified. The inspection was carried out in the rural areas of Ozyornoye and Sovkhoz Frunze, as reported by the press service of ecological supervision. As a result, the violators were fined a total of 45,000 soms under Articles 261 (Illegal hunting or extraction of wildlife) and 263 (Violation of

20.11.2025, 12:18
Ecology

Deputy of the BGK: The landfill in Novopavlovka is closed, but now a dump has started appearing on farmers' lands

At the meeting of the commissions of the Bishkek City Council on November 20, Deputy Askar Abyshyev, who is also the deputy chairman of the permanent commission on the improvement of newly annexed territories, drew attention to the problem of unauthorized landfills in the village of Novopavlovka. “Although the landfill in Novopavlovka is closed, another area is now turning into a dump. Every day I receive complaints and videos from residents. Farmers' lands are becoming dumping grounds,”

20.11.2025, 12:05
Ecology

The Mayor of Bishkek disagreed that the removal of minibuses from the city did not affect the smog situation.

The mayor of Bishkek disagreed with the opinion that the removal of minibuses from the city did not affect the level of air pollution. At a press conference, he noted that vehicles contribute to air pollution by 45%. "If it weren't for catalysts and other means, minibuses would significantly worsen the environmental situation. Recently, there has been an increased number of vehicles in Bishkek, which negatively impacts the ecology," the mayor emphasized.

20.11.2025, 12:02
Ecology

A raid was conducted at coal bases in Bishkek to protect air quality.

On November 18, employees of the Regional Department of the Ecological Supervision Service for Bishkek and the Alamedin District conducted raids at coal bases in the capital. During the inspection, the fractional composition of the coal being sold was analyzed. According to information provided by the Ecological Supervision Service, it was revealed during the checks that coal of a fine fraction, containing particles ranging from 0 to 13 mm, is being delivered to the capital. The coal was

20.11.2025, 11:52
Ecology

The Deputy of the BGC is interested in the operation of filters at the Bishkek CHPP.

During the meeting of the commissions on social issues and housing and communal services of the Bishkek City Council, which took place on November 20, the deputies discussed the state of the purification systems at the capital's CHPP. Deputy Rysbay Amatov, representing the "El Ümütü" party, raised the issue of filtration at the Bishkek CHPP. He noted that the city's residents regularly express dissatisfaction with air quality and inquired about the annual funding for filter

20.11.2025, 11:51
The quality of coal was checked at the warehouses in Bishkek
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The quality of coal was checked at the warehouses in Bishkek

A raid to control the quality of coal at trading bases took place in Bishkek, as reported by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. As part of this event, inspections of coal bases located in the capital were conducted. During the inspection, the fractional composition of the sold coal was analyzed, which turned out to be a mixture of fine particles ranging from 0 to 13 mm. It was established that this coal comes from Kara-Keche, and the

19.11.2025, 17:00
OshGU Opens a World-Class Center for Air Pollution Study
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OshGU Opens a World-Class Center for Air Pollution Study

Osh State University (OshSU) has become the site for the opening of an inter-institutional research center dedicated to studying air pollution, named IRCAPS. The ceremony, held on November 19, gathered numerous participants, including a delegation led by Nobutoshi Nawa, a professor at the Tokyo Institute of Technology and a renowned scientist, as well as Nishigato Kotaro, a representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Kyrgyzstan. The university rector, Kudaiberdy

19.11.2025, 12:24
Ecology

Kyrgyzstan — a country with low emissions but high climate vulnerability, - Meder Mashiev at the 30th Conference of the Parties

At the 30th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, taking place in Belém (Brazil), the Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of Kyrgyzstan, Meder Mashiev, addresses an audience of about 50,000 participants from 190 countries. According to the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, on November 18, Mashiev made a statement during the high-level segment of the conference, emphasizing that Kyrgyzstan is characterized by

19.11.2025, 10:23
Ecology

Rangers of the Khan-Teniri Nature Park filmed a herd of argali.

In the Khan-Teniri Nature Park, a herd of argali was captured on video during the wildlife census for the year 2025. According to information provided by the park administration, the argali were spotted in the Adyr-Tör area. The recording was made on November 15.

18.11.2025, 17:58
Ecology

Bear in the Khan-Teniri Natural Park

A photograph of a bear was captured by a camera trap in the State Nature Park "Khan-Teniri". According to information provided by park staff, as part of the wildlife monitoring for 2025, rangers noticed bear tracks and set up camera traps along the presumed path of its movement.

18.11.2025, 17:02
UNDP: The Biodiversity of Kyrgyzstan Requires Systematic Protection and Strategic Measures
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UNDP: The Biodiversity of Kyrgyzstan Requires Systematic Protection and Strategic Measures

Alexandra Solovyova, the UNDP Resident Representative in Kyrgyzstan, emphasized the importance of biodiversity issues in the current context. In her opinion, the country's mountain ecosystems are under threat due to climate change, which negatively affects rare animals such as the snow leopard. She noted that government initiatives and the development of a biodiversity strategy until 2040 are examples of effective cooperation between the state, scientific community, and private sector,

18.11.2025, 15:29
Ecology

In Bishkek, 7 cases of garbage and leaf burning were identified in a week

The municipal inspection of the Bishkek mayor's office conducts daily raids aimed at protecting the atmospheric air and identifying environmental violators. According to the inspection, from November 10 to 16, 7 cases of burning garbage and leaves were recorded. As a result, 7 protocols were drawn up for a total amount of 52,000 soms.

18.11.2025, 15:22
Ecology

ADB approved a $56.4 million program for Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to enhance disaster response capacity

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a program worth $56.4 million (approximately 5 billion soms at the current exchange rate) aimed at supporting the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan in enhancing their capacity to respond to natural disasters. According to information on the bank's official website, the funding for the program will be provided through a grant of $53.1 million from the Asian Development Fund (ADF), as well as co-financing of $3.3 million from the Asia-Pacific

18.11.2025, 14:52
A new state program for biodiversity conservation until 2040 was presented in Bishkek
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A new state program for biodiversity conservation until 2040 was presented in Bishkek

A national seminar was held in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, where the state program for biodiversity conservation until 2040 and the corresponding Action Plan until 2030 (NBSAP) were presented. This program serves as the main strategic document in the country concerning the protection and sustainable use of biodiversity. It was developed in accordance with the Kunming-Montreal Global Framework for Biodiversity and reflects key priorities for national development until 2040.

18.11.2025, 13:31
Ecology

ADB will direct 50% of its loans to climate projects by 2030

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced its intention to allocate 50% of its annual lending portfolio to climate-related projects by 2030. This statement was made on November 17 by the bank's Vice President Inmin Yang at the business forum of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) held in Bishkek. During the two-day event, participants will discuss the implementation of key aspects of cooperation, such as improving business corridors, eliminating bottlenecks, and joint

18.11.2025, 12:57
Ecology

Burners using waste motor oil pose a health threat, - Environmental Supervision Service

In recent days, advertisements for the sale of burners operating on used motor oil from cars have appeared on social media, reports the Environmental Supervision Service. The regional branch of this service in Bishkek and the Alamudun district has sent an official letter to local law enforcement agencies requesting to identify those who posted such advertisements.

18.11.2025, 11:36
Ecology

Snow is expected at night in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan — weather forecast for November 19

Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on November 19. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, snowfall is expected in the high-altitude regions of the Jalal-Abad region on the night of November 19. At the same time, no precipitation is anticipated in the rest of this region and in agricultural areas. During the day, rain may occur in some places in the Jalal-Abad, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions, while snow is also expected in the mountains of the Chui region, whereas no precipitation will be

18.11.2025, 11:05
Ecology

Kyrgyzstan Promotes Mountain Agenda at COP-30 in Brazil

Kyrgyzstan, represented by the special representative of the president for the mountain agenda, Dinara Kemelova, is participating in the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP-30), taking place in the city of Belém, Brazil. As reminded by the president's press service, Kyrgyzstan leads the Mountain Group under the Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

18.11.2025, 09:59
Ecology

In Bishkek, the air temperature will rise to +18 degrees: weather forecast for November 18

According to the data from Kyrgyzhydromet, no precipitation is expected in the country on November 18. The wind will be from the southeast at a speed of 3-8 m/s. The air temperature in different regions: Chui Region night -1...+4 day +16...+21 Talas Region night -1...+4 day +14...+19 Batken Region night +1...+6 day +15...+20 Osh and Jalal-Abad Regions night +1...+6 day +15...+20 Issyk-Kul Region night -3...+2 day +6...+11 Naryn Region night -3...-8 day +5...+10

17.11.2025, 13:35
Ecology

A third of all harmful air emissions in Kyrgyzstan come from Bishkek

According to the National Statistical Committee, in 2024, the volume of pollutants emitted by controlled stationary sources amounted to 58.3 thousand tons. This information was presented in the report "The Environment in the Kyrgyz Republic 2020-2024." This indicator increased by 15.2% compared to 2020, which is associated with a rise in emissions of gaseous and liquid pollutants by 16.3% over the same period.

16.11.2025, 15:42
Ecology

In Bishkek, saplings of willow and maple were planted

In Bishkek, the autumn tree planting has been completed, organized as part of the capital's greening program. At the intersection of Chuy Avenue and Tynystanova Street, willow saplings were planted, and young maples appeared on Samanchina Street, near the intersection with Baytik Batyr Street.

16.11.2025, 14:13