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In Naryn Region, the enterprise "Ak-Talaa Coal" was fined for violations

In the Naryn region, during a scheduled inspection, several violations were identified at the enterprise "Ak-Talaa Kömür," located in the Turuk area of the Ak-Tal district. According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, the inspection revealed that the enterprise did not comply with certain safety requirements and production standards established for the mining industry.

03.11.2025, 17:28
Ecology

Storm Warning: Snow and Frost Expected from November 4 to 6

According to forecasts from Kyrgyzhydromet, Kyrgyzstan will face a sharp change in weather on November 4 and 5. During these days, rain is expected across the country, transitioning to snow, especially in mountainous areas where precipitation may be intense. Fog is possible in some places during the night and morning. The wind will blow from the west at a speed of 4-9 m/s, with gusts in certain areas reaching 15-20 m/s. Snow drifts and ice patches may occur on foothill and mountain road

03.11.2025, 14:45
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The Ministry of Natural Resources proposes to shorten the terms of environmental expertise.

The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision has developed a draft amendment to the Regulation on the Conduct of State Ecological Expertise, adopted on May 7, 2014, under number 248. The main goal of this project is to adapt the regulation to the requirements of the law "On Ecological Expertise," which will come into force on July 31, 2025. The current version does not take into account modern digital solutions and contains contradictions with the main

03.11.2025, 13:53
Ecology

In most of the country, rain; in the mountains, snow — weather forecast for November 4

Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on November 4. According to data from Kyrgyzhydromet, rain is expected in most parts of Chuy, Talas, Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions during the night of November 4, while snow is expected in mountainous areas. Particularly intense precipitation may occur in some areas of Talas, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions. At the same time, Issyk-Kul and Naryn regions will remain dry.

03.11.2025, 13:23
Ecology

Environmental Violations Identified in the Alai District: Heads of Ayil Okmotu Given a Deadline for Their Elimination

During control activities in the territories of the rural districts of Gulcha and Kurmanjan Datka, located in the Alay district, serious environmental violations were discovered. This information was announced by Asanbek Mamyrayimov, head of the regional department for the Osh region of the Service for Environmental and Technical Control under the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision.

31.10.2025, 17:46
Ecology

In Chon-Kemin, 2000 birch seedlings have been planted

On October 31, 2000 seedlings of birch were planted in Chon-Kemin as part of the national program "Zhashyl Muras." This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. In the event organized jointly with the Agency for Community Development and Investment, the seedlings were planted over an area of 4 hectares in the Kichi-Kemin forest area.

31.10.2025, 15:46
Ecology

Storm Warning: A Sharp Drop in Temperature Expected Across the Republic on November 4-5

In Kyrgyzstan, significant changes in weather conditions are expected on November 4-5. According to information provided by Kyrgyzhydromet, rain is expected across the country, transitioning to snow. Intense snowfall is predicted in mountainous areas. Fog may occur in some places at night and in the morning. The wind will be from the west at a speed of 4-9 m/s, with gusts in some areas reaching 15-20 m/s. Snowdrifts and ice are possible on the foothill and mountainous sections of the roads.

31.10.2025, 15:00
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Showers in some areas, snow in the mountains — weather forecast for November 1

Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on November 1. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, on the night of October 31 to November 1, rain is possible in the Chuy and Talas regions, while snowfall is expected in mountainous areas. No precipitation is anticipated in the rest of the territory. During the day, some places in the Chuy region may also experience rain, and snowy weather will persist in the highlands. The wind will be from the west at a speed of 4-9 m/s, with gusts in some regions

31.10.2025, 14:38
Deterioration of Air Quality Recorded in Bishkek
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Deterioration of Air Quality Recorded in Bishkek

From October 24 to 30, 2025, Bishkek recorded exceedances of the maximum allowable concentrations (MAC) of pollutants in the atmospheric air, reaching up to 2.33 times, as reported by Kyrgyzhydromet. Monitoring is conducted at stationary posts, where specialists measure the levels of various substances, such as dust, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and others, which negatively affect air quality.

31.10.2025, 11:35
Ecology

In Ak-Orgo, 241 trees are planted

In Ak-Orgo on Ashar Street, work has begun on planting 241 trees, reported Joomart Toktosunov, deputy head of the municipal administration of Bishkek for the Lenin district, during a live broadcast on October 29. “Last week, a community cleanup event took place, during which 74 trees were planted at the intersection of Chortekova and Zhayyla Baatyra streets,” he added.

30.10.2025, 15:45
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Starting from November 4, a cold snap and rain transitioning to snow are expected in Kyrgyzstan due to an anticyclone from the north, - specialist of Kyrgyzhydromet

Starting from November 4, a drop in temperature and precipitation is expected in Kyrgyzstan due to an anticyclone from the northern regions, reported Aizhanat Baktybekova, the chief specialist of the meteorological forecasting department of Kyrgyzhydromet, on the air of "Birinchi Radio". On the night of October 30, rain is expected in most areas of Chui and Issyk-Kul regions, as well as in some places in Naryn region, where snow may fall in the mountains. No precipitation is

30.10.2025, 12:42
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In the Ak-Suu Gorge, a case of shooting a partridge was recorded.

On October 29, the Chuy Regional Department of the Ministry of Nature received information about illegal hunting in the Ak-Suu Gorge. According to the ministry, around 10:00 AM at the entrance to the gorge, near the Min-Tokum area, a certain individual, in a silver Toyota Avensis, shot a partridge and then headed into the mountains.

30.10.2025, 11:35
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Vice President of EBRD M. Patrone spoke about the implementation of the "Green Cities" program in Kyrgyzstan

On October 29, 2025, a meeting was held in Bishkek with Matteo Patrone, Vice President of the EBRD, where he spoke about the "Green Cities" program in Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek became a participant in the EBRD Green Cities program in 2019, and in July 2024, the Green City Action Plan (GCAP) was approved, which aims to address priority environmental issues. The initial project of the program was the acquisition of 230 new buses powered by liquefied natural gas to replace old diesel ones, as

29.10.2025, 17:24
Ecology

Man fined 10,000 soms for illegal fishing

On October 26, during a raid conducted in the Kümüştak area of the Bakai-Ata district, a violation of fishing regulations was established. As a result of this incident, a citizen named K.A.T. was fined 10,000 soms, which corresponds to part 1 of article 261 of the Code of Offenses.

29.10.2025, 13:36
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Showers in some areas, snow in the mountains — weather forecast for October 30

At night, in most areas of Chui and Issyk-Kul regions, as well as in some places in Naryn region, there will be rain, with snow falling in the mountainous areas; no precipitation is expected in other parts of the country. According to Kyrgyzhydromet, during the day, rain is also forecasted in some areas of Issyk-Kul and Naryn regions, with snow in the highlands, while the rest of the territory will be dry. The wind will be from the west at a speed of 4-9 m/s.

29.10.2025, 12:34
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"Murass Synthesis" in Jalal-Abad fined 99,000 soms for environmental violations

As a result of a scheduled inspection of the activities of the LLC "Muras Synthesis" by inspectors from the Jalal-Abad Regional Office of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service, conducted as part of the control over compliance with environmental standards, serious violations were identified. According to the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, deficiencies in environmental protection and ensuring ecological safety were discovered during the

29.10.2025, 12:22
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In Bishkek, preparations have begun for the launch of a waste incineration plant

An off-site meeting was held in Bishkek under the leadership of Deputy Mayor Ramiz Aliyev at the "Bishkek Sanitary Landfill." According to the press service of the mayor's office, the meeting was dedicated to the implementation of a project to create an eco-technological plant that will process solid household waste and produce electricity.

28.10.2025, 18:21
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In Bishkek, 14 residents were fined in a week for burning garbage and leaves

The Municipal Inspection of the Bishkek City Hall conducts daily raids aimed at protecting the atmospheric air and identifying environmental violations. From October 20 to 26, the inspection recorded 14 cases related to the burning of waste and leaves, which resulted in the issuance of 14 protocols totaling 126,000 soms.

28.10.2025, 15:08
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A Carbon-Neutral Forest Area is Being Created in the Botanical Garden

In Kyrgyzstan, at the base of the E. Gareev Botanical Garden, a project has been launched to create a carbon-neutral forest, as reported by the garden's press service. The project aims to lay the groundwork for the formation of a carbon-neutral forest, as well as to develop skills in carbon neutrality policy.

28.10.2025, 11:16
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El Niño will become more powerful and dangerous by 2050, study finds

A group of international scientists reports on potential serious changes to the climate phenomenon El Niño in the future. According to a study published in the journal Nature Communications, by the middle of the 21st century, the tropical zone of the Pacific Ocean may reach a critical point, leading to an intensification and predictability of El Niño and La Niña. Currently, these climate phenomena manifest irregularly, with varying levels of strength and frequency. However, over the next 30-40

27.10.2025, 22:46
Ecology

The #23for23 Campaign for Snow Leopard Protection Gathered 101 Million People

In honor of International Snow Leopard Day, the #23for23 campaign saw participation from 101 million people across nine countries. This was reported by the International Snow Leopard Conservation Fund on October 27. The idea behind the event "#23for23: 23 Minutes for Snow Leopards" is to dedicate 23 minutes to physical activity as a sign of support for efforts to protect the snow leopard.

27.10.2025, 10:59
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The Ministry of Justice proposed to simplify the procedure for environmental expertise for low-risk facilities.

The Ministry of Justice has presented for public discussion a draft law concerning amendments to the legislation "On Environmental Expertise" and the "General Technical Regulation on Ensuring Environmental Safety in the Kyrgyz Republic." The purpose of this document is to improve the state system of environmental expertise and to align legislation with the country's international obligations.

27.10.2025, 09:44