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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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In the Talas Region, two men were fined for illegal fishing.

On November 11, in the area of Ürmara, located in the Bakai-Ata district, employees of the Talas Regional Department of the Ecological Supervision Service, together with representatives of the Department for the Protection of Natural Territories and Biodiversity of the Ministry of Natural Resources, conducted a raid. According to a report from the Ecological Supervision Service, during this event, facts of illegal fishing were discovered. As a result, two men were fined a total of 20,000 soms

14.11.2025, 18:55
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In the Sokuluk District, 1.4 tons of macrotomia roots subject to a moratorium were discovered with a Chinese citizen.

In the village of Tort-Kul, located in the Sokuluk district, a significant batch of macrothamia roots was discovered, which is a violation of current legislation. The operation was carried out by employees of the Chui Regional Department of the Ministry of Natural Resources, inspectors from the Ecological Supervision Service, and officers from the State Committee for National Security (GKNB). According to the information from the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, the total

14.11.2025, 18:47
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In the village of Jalal-Abad region, a local resident illegally cut down 22 poplar trees

On November 10, the Jalal-Abad Regional Office of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service received a report from the workers of the Children's and Youth Creativity Center in the village of Kargalyk about illegal logging of poplar trees on a designated area for landscaping. According to information from the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service, on November 11, inspectors went to the scene, where they found that 22 trees had been cut down. The assessment of the damage caused

14.11.2025, 18:44
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The opening of the waste recycling plant in Bishkek is scheduled for December 26.

The waste processing plant in Bishkek will start operations on December 26. This was reported by the press service of the city mayor's office on November 14. The testing process for the plant began on November 14, when the first solid household waste was delivered to the site. This event was attended by figures such as the Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic, Meder Mashiev, and the Mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev.

14.11.2025, 17:43
Snow leopards, mountain goats, and argalis captured by camera traps in the Chui region
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Snow leopards, mountain goats, and argalis captured by camera traps in the Chui region

In the Chui region, near Moscow, photographers captured wild animals thanks to camera traps set up in the "Ak-Suu" nature reserve. This information was provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the agency, the footage recorded the inhabitants of the reserve, including snow leopards, mountain goats, argalis, foxes, and many other wild animals.

14.11.2025, 13:10
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In Toguz-Toro, "Taza-Kyzmat" transported waste beyond the landfill. The unauthorized dump has been eliminated.

On November 11, information appeared on social media that in the village of Tagai, Toguz-Torouzsky district, employees of the municipal enterprise "Taza-Kyzmat" illegally transported waste beyond the designated landfill, leading to the formation of an unauthorized dump. This was reported by the Ecological Supervision Service. In response to a request from an inspector of the Jalal-Abad regional office of the Ecological Supervision Service, on November 12, the Toguz-Torouzsky district

14.11.2025, 11:56
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In the city of Osh, 5 drivers were fined for emissions into the atmosphere

On November 12, a raid took place in the city of Osh, during which inspectors from the Environmental Protection Service, together with representatives from the city of Osh and the Kara-Suu district, checked vehicles for exceeding harmful emissions into the atmosphere. According to the press service of the environmental protection agency, it was established during the inspections that five vehicles did not meet the standards for harmful substances in exhaust gases.

14.11.2025, 10:20
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Raids to Check Coal Quality Are Taking Place in the Chui Region

In the Chui region, checks are being conducted on coal for compliance with environmental standards. According to the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Environmental and Technical Inspection carried out raids in the Issyk-Ata district, where the warehouses of LLC "Gefest" and LLC "Kömür Magnat" were inspected. Checks were also conducted in the Jayil district at the warehouse of LLC "Gefest," where the quality of coal and radiation background

13.11.2025, 13:22
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In the Sokuluk District, an unauthorized dump was discovered. 2 enterprises were fined.

During inspections in the Sokuluk district, employees of the Chui Regional Department of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service discovered an illegal dump. According to information provided by the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service, two entities were found to be responsible: the municipal enterprise "Taza ayil üchün," located in the Manas rural area, and the poultry farm JSC "Kyrgyzskoye."

12.11.2025, 19:34
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In the Lenin District, 2000 trees have been planted in a year

According to the information from the akim of the Lenin District, Tariel Aitieva, over 2000 trees were planted in the region in 2025. Of this number, 1300 trees were planted along major streets, while 1052 were planted on the premises of educational institutions such as schools and kindergartens.

12.11.2025, 16:48