As of 11:00 AM on November 19, 2025, the air quality index in Bishkek reached 107 AQI. This level is considered harmful to vulnerable groups of the population.
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
As of 5:00 PM on November 19, 2025, the air quality index in Bishkek is 80 AQI, indicating satisfactory air quality. Top 3 locations with the highest pollution levels in Bishkek:
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
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,”
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.
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
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
On November 18, employees of the Chui Regional Office of the Ecological Supervision Service conducted a raid in the village of Aral and discovered an instance of unauthorized arson. According to information provided by the ecological supervision, a man was burning dried grass, reeds, and other waste in the fields of this area.
On November 19, 40 seedlings of Tien Shan spruce were planted in the Saymaluu-Tash Natural Park as part of the national program "Zhashyl Muras." This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Nature. This initiative aims to restore the forest resources of the park, strengthen ecosystems, and increase green plantings.
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
Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on November 20. According to the data from Kyrgyzhydromet, rain is possible at night in some areas of the Talas and Issyk-Kul regions, while snow is expected in the highlands of the Chui and Jalal-Abad regions. In the remaining regions, including the agricultural zones of the Chui and Jalal-Abad regions, no precipitation is anticipated.
A tender has been announced for the construction of the administrative building "Zhashyl Muras" by the rural administration of the Burghandy-Dostuk rural district in the Nooken region of the Jalal-Abad region. According to information posted on the government procurement portal, the method of unlimited procurement is being applied.
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
At the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Brazil, the Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of Kyrgyzstan, Meder Mashiev, is actively participating. The conference is taking place in the city of Belém with around 50,000 representatives from 190 countries.
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
A National Seminar was held in Bishkek dedicated to the approval of the State Program for the Protection of Biological Diversity until 2040. The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision reported that this program is an important strategic document for Kyrgyzstan in the field of biodiversity conservation and sustainable ecosystem management.
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.
According to IQAir, as of 11:00 on November 18, 2025, the air quality index in Bishkek is 117 AQI. This level is considered harmful to vulnerable groups of the population.
As of 5:00 PM on November 18, 2025, the air quality index in Bishkek, according to IQAir, is 96 AQI. This level of air quality is considered satisfactory.
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.
Based on IQAir data, the air quality in Bishkek at 17:00 on November 17, 2025, is 139 AQI. This level is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups.
A raid aimed at checking compliance with environmental standards by motor vehicles took place in the city of Osh. Information about this was provided by the Osh Regional Department of Environmental and Technical Supervision, which is part of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision.
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,
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.
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
Almaz Musaev, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of Kyrgyzstan, stated the urgent need to update the country's Red Book. According to Musaev, the last update of this document took place quite a long time ago, and it is time to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the state of flora and fauna to prepare a new edition.
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.
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
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.
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
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).
According to the data from the Environmental Pollution Monitoring Department, from November 7 to 13 of this year, the average daily concentration of major pollutants in the air in Bishkek exceeded the permissible norms by two times. This indicates a continuous deterioration of the ecological situation in the capital.
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
On November 5, information of an operational nature was received at the internal affairs department of Karakol, located in the Issyk-Kul region, as reported by the city police to Turmush. The received message mentioned that several citizens in Karakol were engaged in illegal fishing and selling of fish.
As of 11:00 on November 17, 2025, the air quality in Bishkek is recorded at 174 AQI. This level indicates unhealthy conditions.
According to IQAir information, as of 5:00 PM on November 16, 2025, the air quality level in Bishkek reached 119 AQI. This level is considered harmful for vulnerable groups.
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.
As of 11:00 on November 15, 2025, the air quality level in Bishkek, according to IQAir, is 148 AQI. This index is considered harmful to vulnerable groups.
Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on November 17. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, no precipitation is expected. The wind will blow from the southeast at a speed of 3-8 m/s.
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.
According to information from IQAir, the air quality index in Bishkek on November 14, 2025, at 11:00 is 105 AQI. This value indicates harmful effects for vulnerable groups of the population.
As of November 15, 2025, at 16:00, the air quality index in Bishkek is 125 AQI. This value indicates harmfulness for vulnerable groups of the population.
As of 5:00 PM on November 14, 2025, the air quality in Bishkek, according to IQAir, is 102 AQI. This index indicates that the air is harmful to vulnerable groups of the population.
According to IQAir data, as of 11:00 on November 16, 2025, the air quality level in Bishkek is 102 AQI. This level is considered harmful to vulnerable groups.
According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, dry weather is expected in the country on November 16. The wind will blow from the southeast at a speed of 3-8 m/s. Temperature readings:
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
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