Ecology

Scientists sound the alarm: Forests are becoming weaker and more vulnerable

There is a subtle deterioration in the state of forests observed worldwide. A study covering more than 31,000 tree species has shown that forest ecosystems are becoming increasingly homogeneous, with a predominance of fast-growing trees and the disappearance of slowly growing long-lived species. These changes reduce the resilience of forests to climate disasters and diminish their carbon accumulation capacity. Slow-growing trees with dense wood and long lifespans, which are most commonly found

14.02.2026, 03:29
Ecology

"16% of Glaciers in Kyrgyzstan Have Melted in 60 Years, - Ministry of Emergency Situations"

On February 13, Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations Azamat Mambetov held a briefing in Bishkek, where he reported that over the past 50-60 years, the glacial mass of Kyrgyzstan has decreased by approximately 16%. According to data from the International Meteorological Organization, the average temperature on the planet has risen by 1.9 degrees, which in turn leads to accelerated glacial melting. As a result of this process, high-altitude lakes are forming, posing a threat of overflow.

13.02.2026, 19:25
Ecology

The accuracy of forecasts by Kyrgyzhydromet has increased to 96%, - Deputy Head of the Ministry of Emergency Situations

According to Azamat Mambetov, Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations, the accuracy of forecasts from the meteorological service has reached 96%. He reported this on February 13 during a briefing in Bishkek. The meteorological service provides forecasts for various timeframes: seven, five, three, and one day, with shorter timeframes yielding higher accuracy in predictions.

13.02.2026, 18:47
Ecology

"The Voice of the Mountains" on the World Stage: Kyrgyzstan's Role in Climate Negotiations. Interview with the President's Special Representative Dinara Kemelova

Kyrgyzstan occupies a leading position in international initiatives related to the mountain agenda and climate solutions for sustainable development in mountainous regions. In an interview with AKIpress, Dinara Kemelova, the special representative of the president on the mountain agenda, emphasized the importance of both international projects and efforts to improve the lives of mountain communities. – You have been overseeing the country's mountain agenda for more than two years. In the

13.02.2026, 14:16
Ecology

In Bishkek, new saplings will be planted in place of the old damaged trees.

In 2026, old trees affected by pests and irrigation system issues in Bishkek will be replaced with new saplings, as reported by the mayor of the capital at a board meeting. The final meeting of the Bishkek city hall took place on February 12 and was dedicated to the "Results of the socio-economic development of the city of Bishkek for 2025 and tasks for 2026," chaired by Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev.

12.02.2026, 21:03
Ecology

In 2025, the total volume of work completed by the MP "Tazalyk" amounted to 1.37 billion soms.

In 2025, the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk" carried out work worth 1.37 billion soms as part of the municipal order. This information was announced at the final meeting of the Bishkek city hall board, dedicated to the socio-economic development of the city for 2025 and plans for 2026. The meeting took place on February 12 in Bishkek under the leadership of the head of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev. The first deputy mayor, Mirlanbek Baigonchokov, presented a report on

12.02.2026, 19:01
Ecology

In 2025, 18,755 seedlings of trees and shrubs were planted in the capital.

At the meeting held on February 12 in Bishkek, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev chaired the final gathering of the city council, where the achievements in the socio-economic sphere of the city for the year 2025 were discussed and goals for the upcoming year 2026 were outlined. The First Deputy Mayor Mirlanbek Baigonchokov presented a report on activities in the housing and communal services sector.

12.02.2026, 18:58
Ecology

The Ministry of Natural Resources Summarized the Results of 2025 and Outlined Goals for 2026

On February 12, a meeting of the board was held at the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision to summarize the results of work for the year 2025. This was reported by the press service of the ministry. High-profile individuals participated in the meeting, including Daniyar Amangeldiev, the First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister Meder Mashiev, and Gulumkan Bekturova, the chief expert of the sectoral policy department of the Presidential and Cabinet Decision Preparation

12.02.2026, 17:31
Ecology

Snow, rain, and fog in places across Kyrgyzstan — weather forecast for February 13

Details about the weather in Kyrgyzstan on February 13. According to the data from Kyrgyzhydromet, a significant part of the Chui, Talas, Osh, Jalal-Abad, Batken, and Naryn regions will encounter snow during the night of February 13, as well as in some areas of the Issyk-Kul region. Intense precipitation is expected in those same regions. During the day, rain and snow are forecasted in most areas of the Chui, Osh, Jalal-Abad, Batken, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions, as well as in some parts of the

12.02.2026, 13:32
Ecology

An Open Lesson on Environmental Education Took Place at Capital School No. 40

In Bishkek, an open lesson dedicated to environmental protection and cleanliness was held at school No. 40. This was reported by the Lenin District Akimat. During the lesson, students were explained the importance of treating nature with care and were informed about the significance of waste separation. The kids learned how everyone can help in protecting the ecology.

12.02.2026, 09:50
Ecology

The Ministry of Natural Resources has approved new rules for accounting visitors and charging fees in nature reserves and national parks.

The Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, Mukhamedkaly Mashiev, signed an order establishing a new Guide for Visitor Accounting and Fee Collection for Access to Particularly Protected Natural Areas of the Kyrgyz Republic. Order No. 01-01/23, signed on February 2, 2026, aims to improve the visitor accounting system as well as simplify the process of collecting and accounting for fees for access to reserves and national parks. This will also help enhance the

12.02.2026, 09:48
Ecology

Tender announced for fencing forest cultivation areas in four districts for 40.7 million soms

The Forestry Service under the Ministry of Emergency Situations has announced a tender for the procurement and delivery of materials for fencing forest cultivation areas in pilot regions (Ak-Talinsky, Toguz-Torousky, Suzaksky, and Uzgen districts). According to information posted on the state procurement portal, the procurement will be carried out using the method of requesting quotations with qualification requirements.

11.02.2026, 18:58
Ecology

A Scientific Center for Biodiversity Conservation "Ak-Irbis" Will Open in the Issyk-Kul Nature Reserve

On February 11, the Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, Meder Mashiev, visited the Issyk-Kul State Natural Reserve in the village of Ananyevo, as reported by the press service. During the visit, the minister familiarized himself with the ongoing construction works. Currently, the excavation and foundation pouring for the administrative building of the rehabilitation center have been completed, and the construction of walls is continuing in the reserve after the

11.02.2026, 16:17
Ecology

Strong Winds Expected in Bishkek and Chui Region

According to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, strong winds are forecasted in Bishkek and the Chui region in the coming hours and throughout the day. The wind speed blowing from the west may reach 15-20 m/s.

11.02.2026, 10:49
Ecology

The delegation of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan visited Astana to sign a cooperation program between Kyrgyz Hydromet and Kazhydromet.

From February 8 to 10, a delegation from the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan was in Astana (Kazakhstan) to sign an agreement between Kyrgyzhydromet and Kazhydromet. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. During the visit, a bilateral meeting took place at the Republican State Enterprise "Kazhydromet," attended by the First Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations Azamat Mambekov and the Vice Minister of Water

11.02.2026, 10:36
Ecology

Construction of a new building for the regional office of the Ministry of Natural Resources has begun in the Issyk-Kul region.

A significant ceremony took place in the Issyk-Kul region, marking the laying of a capsule that signified the start of construction for a new administrative building for the regional office of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources. Key figures attended the event, including the Minister of Natural Resources Medera Mashieva, First Deputy Minister Bolot Jusupbekov,

10.02.2026, 18:26
Ecology

In Bishkek, the company "Ataman Key Ji" was fined for emissions into the atmosphere

On February 9, in Bishkek and the Alamudun district, employees of the Ecological Supervision Service conducted an inspection of vehicles belonging to LLC "Ataman Key Ji". According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, the results of the inspection showed that the emissions into the atmosphere exceeded the permitted norms.

09.02.2026, 18:31
Ecology

In Kyrgyzstan, they want to launch a climate education program by 2030.

The Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic is developing a new Climate Education and Awareness Development Program for the period from 2025 to 2030. The draft resolution has been presented for public discussion. Kyrgyzstan, being one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change in Central Asia, faces challenges such as rapid glacier melting and ecosystem degradation. This leads to water shortages and increased risks of natural disasters.

09.02.2026, 18:31
Deputies proposed to create a commission to study the shallowing of Issyk-Kul.
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Deputies proposed to create a commission to study the shallowing of Issyk-Kul.

The Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic on Science and Education held an off-site meeting, during which its members familiarized themselves with the work of the National Academy of Sciences. According to the press service of the parliament, the meeting was attended by deputies: Gulsharkan Kultaeva, Saltanat Amanova, Bolot Sagynaev, Seidbek Atambaev, and Erulan Kokulov, led by the committee chair Toktobubu Ashymbaeva. The participants discussed issues related to scientific

09.02.2026, 17:17
Ecology

After the holding of the alaman ulak in the Uzgen district, work began on cleaning the area of garbage.

In the Uzgen district, work has begun to clean the area of garbage following the holding of the alaman ulak. This became known on February 9 thanks to information from the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources. The Environmental and Technical Supervision Service of the Osh region is taking the necessary measures. In particular, official letters have been sent to the local government bodies of Bash-Döbö and Tört-Köl, demanding that waste cleanup work be carried out.

09.02.2026, 15:50
Ecology

At the Ministry of Natural Resources, the implementation of the regional project "Green Cities" was discussed

On February 9, the Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, Meder Mashiev, held a meeting with representatives of the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ). According to the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, the meeting discussed the implementation of the regional project "Green Cities," which is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action of Germany.

09.02.2026, 15:29
Ecology

In mountainous and foothill areas, snow in places — weather forecast for February 10

Weather data for Kyrgyzstan on February 10. According to Kyrgyzhydromet, rain and snow are expected at night in some regions, such as Osh, Jalal-Abad, Batken, and Naryn. In the mountainous areas of Chui and Talas regions, there will also be snow, while no precipitation is anticipated in the agricultural areas of these regions and in the Issyk-Kul region.

09.02.2026, 14:38
In Bishkek, an environmental regulation violator was fined 23,000 soms
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In Bishkek, an environmental regulation violator was fined 23,000 soms

The regional administration for the city of Bishkek and the Alamudun district of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service conducted a scheduled inspection of vehicles. According to information provided by the Ministry of Nature, violations of the current legislation were identified during the inspection. As a result, the offender was fined 23,000 soms.

09.02.2026, 14:33
In Bishkek, the launch of the regional project "Green Cities" was discussed
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In Bishkek, the launch of the regional project "Green Cities" was discussed

Today, a meeting was held in Bishkek between the Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic and representatives of the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ). According to the ministry's press service, the discussions focused on the implementation of the regional project "Green Cities," which is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action of Germany.

09.02.2026, 12:40
Ecology

The President's Special Representative Discussed Kyrgyzstan's Priorities with Partners within the Framework of the Five-Year Action Plan for Mountain Region Development

The Special Representative of the President of Kyrgyzstan for Mountain Development, Dinara Kemelova, held a series of meetings with representatives of the UN system and the Secretariat of the Mountain Partnership, including the UN Resident Coordinator Antje Grawe and the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Kyrgyzstan, Kim Kwang-dzhe. According to the President's press service, Kemelova presented key priorities for Kyrgyzstan within the framework of the Decade of Action for Mountain

09.02.2026, 08:44
Ecology

The Deputy Head of the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ambassador of France discussed Kyrgyzstan's participation in COP21 in Yerevan

On February 6, the Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, Almaz Musaev, held a meeting with Nicolas Fay, the Ambassador of France to Kyrgyzstan. The press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources reported on this event. During the meeting, the French side confirmed its readiness to provide assistance to Kyrgyzstan in the framework of participation in COP21, which will take place in 2026 in Yerevan, Armenia. In particular, the discussion focused on

08.02.2026, 22:32
Ecology

Storm Warning: Avalanche Risk Expected in Mountain Areas on February 8-9

According to the forecast, due to the precipitation that has already fallen and is expected in the coming days, on February 8-9, snow avalanches, snow drifts, snow buildup, and ice formation are predicted in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan and on the highways. Kyrgyz Hydrometeorological Service informs that avalanches may occur on the following sections of the highways:

08.02.2026, 13:44
Ecology

Clear night, daytime up to +15 — weather forecast for February 9

Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on February 9. According to data from Kyrgyzhydromet, no precipitation is expected at night. However, during the day, rain and snow are possible in some areas of the Batken region, while snow is also expected in the mountainous areas of the Osh and Jalal-Abad regions. In the agricultural zones of these regions and most of the country, there will be no precipitation. Fog may occur in some areas at night and in the morning.

08.02.2026, 13:12