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A large-scale raid against poaching took place in the Chui District
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A large-scale raid against poaching took place in the Chui District

From November 6 to 8, 2025, a significant raid was conducted in the Chui region, organized by the Rangers of the regional administration and the staff of the environmental protection group "Bars," operating under the public organization NABU. This information was announced by representatives of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. The main objective of the raid was to prevent cases of illegal hunting in the Chui and Kemin

10.11.2025, 09:42
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More than 500 trees planted in the capital as part of the autumn greening campaign

The mayor of the capital, Aybek Junushaliev, along with his deputies, participated in an ecological campaign aimed at greening the city. The tree planting took place on the grounds of secondary school No. 102, as well as along Baytik Baatyr Street — on the section from Akhunbaev Street to Jantoshev Street. Here, birches, thujas, maples, and oaks were planted.

09.11.2025, 22:10
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In the Jayil District, a raid was conducted to prevent air pollution

On November 6, in the Jayil district of the Chui region, inspectors from the Chui Regional Department of Environmental and Technical Supervision, operating under the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, conducted activities to explain the rules regarding coal storage. According to the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, these raids were carried out as part of the implementation of Resolution No. 639 "On Certain Measures for the Protection of

07.11.2025, 16:14
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In Osh, 4 citizens fined for violating hunting rules

In the Nookat district, on the territory of Chili-Sai, four individuals were detained for violating hunting laws, reports the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. Inspectors from the Osh Regional Department of the Ecological Supervision Service, together with a gamekeeper from the Biodiversity Department and representatives from the NABU organization, discovered the violators during raid activities.

07.11.2025, 13:32
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Deputy Head of the Cabinet at COP30 Calls for Priority Funding for Mountain Ecosystems

At the climate summit taking place during the 30th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov made an important statement. According to the press service of the Cabinet, Kyrgyzstan holds one of the leading positions in the world in reducing greenhouse gas emissions since 1990. The country confirmed the implementation of the updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC-3), which includes a reduction

07.11.2025, 11:33
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In Novopokrovka, the Ministry of Natural Resources has identified an illegal dump

On November 6, specialists from the Chui Regional Department of the Ministry of Natural Resources conducted an inspection in the vicinity of the village of Novopokrovka, where they discovered an illegal dump of solid household waste. According to information from the Ministry's press service, this dump posed a threat to the environment and worsened the sanitary condition of the area.

07.11.2025, 10:19
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The Ministry of Natural Resources plans to achieve control over the payment of environmental fees.

Meder Mashiyev, head of the Ministry of Natural Resources, noted that many enterprises are delaying or not fully paying environmental pollution fees. In an interview with Gulf News, he pointed out the need for changes in legislation so that the ministry could independently monitor the payment of environmental fees and take action against violators. “At the moment, we do not have the authority to conduct inspections in this area without coordination with other government agencies. We will seek

06.11.2025, 18:01
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Storm Warning: Snow Avalanches May Occur in Mountain Areas and the Chon-Ashuu Pass

According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, there is a risk of avalanches in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan on November 6-7 due to the precipitation that has fallen and is forecasted. On the section of the road Karakol—Enilchek (74-90 km), which passes through the Chon-Ashuu pass, avalanches are also predicted, as well as possible snowdrifts, snow cover, and ice slicks.

06.11.2025, 17:17
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The Ministry of Natural Resources proposed to impose the obligation of deep cleaning of the coastal areas of Issyk-Kul on beach owners.

The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision has presented for public discussion a draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers concerning the deep cleaning of beach areas from solid household waste using specialized equipment. As part of this document, it is planned to use specialized equipment and divers to clean hard-to-reach areas of the beaches and the underwater space in Lake Issyk-Kul. The main focus will be on removing trash left by vacationers, including food

06.11.2025, 10:51
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Another pelican has been transferred to the rehabilitation center "Bugu-Ene." It was found in the village of Archaly.

Another pelican has arrived at the rehabilitation center of the NGO "Bugu-Ene." This became known on November 5 through reports from the public fund. According to "Bugu-Ene," the pelican was discovered by a resident of Archal, Iskender, who was grazing sheep with his son Amirhan. During their walk, they noticed the "wonder-bird" at the edge of the village and realized that it was injured and in a weak condition. To protect the pelican from potential predators,

06.11.2025, 10:44
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In Bishkek, the responsibility for burning waste and using used oils was reminded.

In Bishkek, the municipal inspection has taken measures to protect the atmospheric air and prevent environmental violations during the heating season. According to the city hall, in recent weeks, there have been cases of burning household waste and using used motor oil, which leads to the emission of harmful substances and deterioration of air quality. This, in turn, negatively affects the health of the population and the environmental situation in the city.

06.11.2025, 10:02
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In the waters of Lake Issyk-Kul, 1100 meters of old fishing nets were removed

On November 4, in the waters of Lake Issyk-Kul, employees of the Issyk-Kul Regional Department of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service conducted an operation to remove 1,100 meters of illegally installed fishing nets. The press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources reported that activists from among the citizens also participated in this event.

05.11.2025, 13:35
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In the village of Kara-Zhyjach, a number of sand and gravel extraction enterprises were fined 420,000 soms.

From October 31 to November 3, in the village of Kara-Zhyjach, employees of the Regional Department for Bishkek and the Alamudun District of the Ecological Supervision Service conducted an unscheduled inspection of enterprises engaged in sand and gravel extraction. According to information provided by the Ecological Supervision Service, the inspection was initiated based on complaints from local residents.

05.11.2025, 13:12
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The state enterprise "Kyrgyzkomur" in Kara-Keche fined 139,000 soms after a compliance inspection

Employees of the Naryn Regional Office of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service conducted a control inspection of the State Enterprise "Kyrgyzkomur" in the coal basin of Kara-Keche in the Jumgal district on October 20-21. According to information from the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service, it was established during the inspection that the enterprise had fulfilled only 22 out of 27 previously issued requirements. Of these, 18 pertained to environmental standards,

05.11.2025, 12:57
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In the Jayil District, two men fled from the gamekeepers, leaving their rifles behind, - Ministry of Natural Resources

On October 29, in the lower part of the Jayil district, employees of the Kalinin Hunting Society conducted a raid, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources. During the raid, the rangers noticed two strangers who, upon seeing the patrol, hurriedly left the scene, having previously hidden their hunting rifles in a ditch. Upon inspecting the area, the rangers discovered two abandoned rifles.

05.11.2025, 09:29
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An Illegal Dumping Site Discovered in the Sokuluk District

In the Sokuluk district, residents contacted the Chuy Regional Department of the Ministry of Nature, informing them about cases of illegal waste disposal and dumping using municipal transport. This information was provided by the department's press service. As a result of the complaint, specialists from the department conducted an inspection on November 4 and discovered an illegal dump of solid household waste on the eastern outskirts of the village of Tokbay in the Kuntuy rural district,

04.11.2025, 13:47
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In Bishkek, occasional snow — weather forecast for November 5

The weather in Kyrgyzstan on November 5. According to the data from Kyrgyzhydromet, rain and snow are expected across most of the country on the night of November 4 to 5, especially in mountainous areas where precipitation will be more intense. The heaviest rains may occur in the Chui, Jalal-Abad, and Issyk-Kul regions.

04.11.2025, 13:30
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The Ecological Supervision Service fined LLC "Beton Star" 103,000 soms for environmental violations

On November 3, employees of the Regional Department of the Ecological Supervision Service for Bishkek and the Alamudun District conducted an unscheduled inspection of LLC "Beton Star". According to information provided by the press service of the agency, several violations related to environmental protection, as well as issues of ecological and technical safety, were identified during the inspection.

03.11.2025, 18:59
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The Minister of Natural Resources visited the Jalal-Abad Regional Office of the Department

During his visit to the Jalal-Abad region, the Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, Meder Mashiev, held a meeting with the staff of the regional office of the agency, where he discussed current issues and activities in the field of ecological and technical supervision. The press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources reported that representatives of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service, as well as the Department of Environmental Monitoring,

03.11.2025, 18:47
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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
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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
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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