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Ecology

The snow leopard caught in Kemine was released into the wild and the video

Recently, a snow leopard that was caught in the village of Boroldoy was released in the Chon-Kemin State Natural Park. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources. As previously reported, on December 30, the snow leopard entered the property of one of the residents of Boroldoy in the Kemin district. After its capture, the animal was temporarily placed in a wildlife rehabilitation center located at the branch of the German Nature Conservation Union

14.01.2026, 19:04
Ecology

In Kyrgyzstan, there will be fog in some areas at night and in the morning — weather forecast for January 15

According to Kyrgyzhydromet, no precipitation is expected at night. During the day, rain is possible in some areas of the Talas, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions, with rain and snow in the foothills, and snow in the mountainous areas. Snow is also forecasted for the Chui, Osh, and Batken regions, while no precipitation is expected in the agricultural zones of the Chui, Osh, and Batken regions, as well as in the Issyk-Kul and Naryn regions. In the morning and at night, fog may occur in some

14.01.2026, 16:56
Responsibility for Driving Without Catalytic Converters Proposed to be Introduced in Kyrgyzstan
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Responsibility for Driving Without Catalytic Converters Proposed to be Introduced in Kyrgyzstan

Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Marlen Mamataliyev has proposed an initiative to develop a draft law aimed at improving the environmental situation in the country by reducing harmful emissions from vehicles. The draft law, titled "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic," specifically addresses changes to the Law "On Road Traffic" and the Code of Offenses and has already been submitted for public discussion. Goals of the Initiative

14.01.2026, 16:24
Ecology

Storm Warning: A Sharp Drop in Temperature Expected Across the Republic from January 17 to 19

According to Kyrgyzhydromet, on January 16 during the day and on January 17, a sharp deterioration in weather conditions is expected in the territory of Kyrgyzstan: precipitation in the form of snow is anticipated, with heavy snowfall in some areas. Wet snow may stick to trees and power lines. Fog is also forecasted. There may be snow accumulation and ice on the roads, and in mountainous regions, snow drifts are expected. The western wind will strengthen to 15-20 m/s in certain areas. From

14.01.2026, 15:49
Ecology

The Prime Minister approved the investment agreement project for the waste disposal project in the Issyk-Kul region.

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, approved the investment agreement project with the LLC "Jyunxin Huanbao (Issyk-Kul)" for the implementation of the investment project "Waste Disposal in the Issyk-Kul Region of the Kyrgyz Republic." According to order No. 1185-t, this decision is aimed at attracting foreign investments into the country's economy and promoting the sustainable development of the ecological-economic system of the Issyk-Kul

14.01.2026, 11:34
Ecology

The deputy requests to preserve the Botanical Garden in Bishkek instead of constructing football fields on its territory.

Deputy Dastan Bekeshev noted on January 14 at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh that the Botanical Garden is of great importance to Bishkek, being its "lungs." He expressed concern about the current situation: "What is happening with the Botanical Garden? In May 2022, a resolution was adopted for its preservation and development, but no actions have been taken. In other countries, botanical gardens are developing, while here they plan to build football fields instead. This garden

14.01.2026, 10:43
Ecology

In Naryn Region, 4 men were fined for illegal fishing

In the Naryn region, from January 10 to 11, employees of the regional office of the Ecological Supervision Service conducted raids aimed at curbing illegal fishing in the Kochkor and Jumgal districts. According to information provided by the Ecological Supervision Service, during the inspections, four citizens were detained for violating established fishing regulations. Each of the violators was fined a total of 4,000 soms, which corresponds to paragraph 1 of article 266 of the Code of Offenses

14.01.2026, 09:20
Ecology

Fish resources in Issyk-Kul are recovering, - Ministry of Natural Resources

The Environmental and Technical Supervision Service conducts round-the-clock monitoring in the waters of Lake Issyk-Kul. According to the control results, there is an improvement in the ecological situation, including an increase in fish stocks, reports the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources. Inspectors of the service are actively working to prevent poaching and illegal fishing. Measures are being taken against violators, and comprehensive actions to protect aquatic biological

13.01.2026, 23:37
Ecology

On the shore of Issyk-Kul, a large number of fry were spotted

Recently, a video became available in the Kyrgyz segment of social media, showing an abundance of fry along the coast of Balakchy, located on Lake Issyk-Kul. The author of the video noted that such a phenomenon had not been observed at Issyk-Kul for the past 40–50 years. He emphasized that the fry are visible not only in one specific location in Balakchy but throughout the entire water area of the lake.

13.01.2026, 23:35
Ecology

"Eco Operator" collected 60 million soms in 2025 from disposal fees, - Minister of Nature

In 2024, a law concerning production and consumption waste was adopted, which introduced a recycling fee for 24 categories of goods according to the Commodity Nomenclature of Foreign Economic Activity (TN VED), including 300 subcategories. This was reported by the head of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Meder Mashiev, in an interview with AKIpress. The Commodity Nomenclature of Foreign Economic Activity (TN VED) is a system of codes used to classify all goods crossing the borders of the

13.01.2026, 18:27
Ecology

By 2024, there were about 400 illegal dumps in Kyrgyzstan, and today they have been reduced to 220, - head of the Ministry of Natural Resources

The number of illegal dumps in Kyrgyzstan has decreased from 400 to 220 thanks to the measures taken. This was stated by the Minister of Natural Resources, Meder Mashiev, in an interview with AKIpress. He noted that work is ongoing in the country to improve and consolidate landfills for more effective waste management. Mashiev also shared plans for improving waste management under the extended producer responsibility (EPR). "We strive for more effective waste management, especially with

13.01.2026, 17:36
Ecology

A man was fined in the Bazar-Korgon district for illegally keeping birds in a cage

Inspectors of the Ecological Supervision Service of the Jalal-Abad region discovered a case of illegal keeping and storage of birds by a local resident in the Bazar-Korgon district. According to the Ecological Supervision Service, the man was fined 10,000 soms based on Article 261 of the Code of Offenses, which pertains to illegal hunting and capture of animals. The birds that were illegally kept in a cage were released and returned to their natural habitat.

13.01.2026, 15:28
Ecology

In the Issyk-Kul Region, snow in some areas at night — weather forecast for January 13

Weather overview in Kyrgyzstan for January 13. According to the data from Kyrgyzhydromet, snow is expected in some areas of the Issyk-Kul region during the night of January 13, while no precipitation is anticipated in the rest of the republic. It will also be dry during the day. Snow drifts and icy conditions may occur on the roads in the foothills and mountainous areas. The wind will be southeast at a speed of 5-10 m/s.

12.01.2026, 14:55
Ecology

Lake Issyk-Kul cleared of 300 meters of fishing nets, - Environmental Supervision Service

On January 11, employees of the Issyk-Kul Regional Office of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service conducted a raid on Lake Issyk-Kul, during which 300 meters of prohibited fishing nets were removed from the water area. According to information provided by the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service, raid activities are regularly conducted on the lake to ensure environmental safety and combat the illegal use of natural resources.

12.01.2026, 12:24
Ecology

In the Kara-Kulja District, a man was fined 12,500 soms for illegal hunting

On January 9, in the Kara-Kulja district, inspectors from the Osh regional office of the Environmental Protection Service, together with the "Bars-2" team from NABU, conducted a raid based on received operational information. According to data provided by the Environmental Protection Service, a violator was found in the territory of Ylai-Talaa, who was hunting without the necessary permit, and there were also no signatures from the gamekeeper or confirmation of payment of the state

12.01.2026, 11:22
Ecology

Two Men Fined for Illegal Fishing on the Jazy River in the Uzgen District

On January 8, a raid was conducted in the Uzgen district, organized by inspectors from the Osh Regional Office of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service and employees of the "Bars-2" group from NABU. During the inspection, one citizen was detained for fishing in the Jazy River without adhering to the necessary regulations. He was fined 1,000 soms in accordance with paragraph 1 of Article 266 of the Code of Offenses, which pertains to amateur fishing rules.

12.01.2026, 11:08
Ecology

In the Toguz-Torou District, a man was fined for unauthorized dumping

During a raid conducted by inspectors from the Jalal-Abad Regional Department of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service, a violation of environmental regulations was recorded in the Kargalyk rural district of the Toguz-Torou region. According to information from the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service, a citizen named K.J. independently disposed of waste in a location not designated for this purpose.

12.01.2026, 10:31
Ecology

In Osh Region, a man was fined for illegal hunting of a hare and a partridge.

On January 8, a raid was conducted in the Osh region, organized by inspectors from the Environmental Supervision Service in collaboration with police officers from the Kyzyl-Jar rural department, aimed at ensuring compliance with hunting regulations in the Alayku area. During this inspection, a man was detained for shooting one partridge and one hare without permission. As a result, he was fined 12,500 soms for the violation, according to Article 263 of the Code of Offenses, which pertains to

12.01.2026, 09:56
Ecology

Why Is It Still Cold Despite the Warming Forecast and What Causes the Daily Fog? Meteorologists' Response

Although forecasters predict warming, negative temperatures are still observed in some regions. This is due to the influx of cold continental air, the formation of a temperature inversion, and nighttime radiation cooling. The information was provided by specialists from Kyrgyzhydromet in an interview with AKIpress. “The temperature inversion prevents the lower layer of air from warming up, especially early in the morning. Significant precipitation is not expected in the coming days, as weather

09.01.2026, 13:31
Ecology

In the Uzgen District, 5 men were fined for violating fishing regulations

On January 5, employees of the Osh Regional Department of the Ecological Supervision Service conducted a monitoring raid in the Uzgen district aimed at identifying violations in the field of fishing. According to information provided by the Ecological Supervision Service, during the event, five men were found to have violated amateur fishing rules. As a result, the violators were fined a total of 5,000 soms in accordance with Article 266 of the Code of Offenses (Violation of Fishing Rules).

09.01.2026, 11:38
Ecology

In the village of Jalal-Abad region, a local resident was fined for unauthorized dumping

Specialists from the Jalal-Abad Regional Department of the Ecological Supervision Service conducted inspections and operational actions in the Nooken District regarding illegal waste accumulation. According to information provided by the Ecological Supervision Service, unauthorized landfills were discovered on January 6 in the village of Chek and near the "Panorama" café in the village of Kyzyl-Kiya. Responsible individuals were warned about the violations.

09.01.2026, 11:05
Ecology

Illegal hunting, fishing, and burning of dry grass. The Ecological Supervision Service conducted raids in the Osh region.

As a result of the joint efforts of inspectors from the Osh Regional Administration and the Biodiversity Department of the Ecological Supervision Service, along with representatives from the "Bars-2" NABU group, raids were conducted on January 6 in the Kara-Suu, Alay, and Uzgen districts. According to information provided by the Ecological Supervision Service, fines were imposed on three men for violating fishing regulations, with a total fine amounting to 3,000 soms in accordance

09.01.2026, 10:58
Ecology

No precipitation, daytime up to +11 — weather forecast for January 9

Weather data for Kyrgyzstan on January 9. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, clear weather without precipitation is expected in Kyrgyzstan on January 9. However, there will be snow cover and ice in the foothills and mountainous areas. Fog is possible in some places at night and in the morning. The southeast wind will blow at a speed of 5-10 m/s.

08.01.2026, 13:47
Ecology

The Minister of Construction inspected the construction of wastewater treatment facilities in Cholpon-Ata

On January 7, Nurdin Oruntaev, head of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services, visited the construction site of the wastewater treatment facilities in Cholpon-Ata, located in the Issyk-Kul region. This project is being implemented as part of the program "Environmental Management of Lake Issyk-Kul and Sustainable Tourism Development."

08.01.2026, 09:58
Ecology

Fog is expected in Bishkek and the Chui region.

According to data from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, fog is expected in Bishkek and the Chui region over the next three hours and during the night. As a result, visibility may drop to 500 meters.

07.01.2026, 19:40
Ecology

The shallowing of Lake Issyk-Kul is present, but it is more of a cyclical nature, - Minister Meder Mashiev

According to the minister, the shallowing of Lake Issyk-Kul is observed; however, its nature is more cyclical. One cycle lasts about 330 years, and, as Mashiev noted, in the 60s and 70s, the water level reached its peak, after which it began to decline. He reported this in an interview with the AKIpress agency. The minister added that the process of shallowing is controlled, although some changes are occurring.

07.01.2026, 17:27