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Sadyr Japarov opened the first Eco-Technology Plant for electricity production with waste recycling

In Bishkek, a solemn ceremony was held to open the Eco-Technology Plant designed for processing solid household waste into electricity. Attending the event were President Sadyr Japarov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Bakyt Torobaev, Mayor of the capital Aibek Junushaliev, Director of the Chinese company "Hunan Junxin" Dai Daoguo, as well as the Ministers of Ecology and Energy — Meder Mashiev and Talaybek Ibraev, respectively, and other representatives of the city

27.12.2025, 13:33
Ecology

Warmth up to +12 degrees — weather forecast for December 28

The weather in Kyrgyzstan is expected on December 28. According to the data from Kyrgyzhydromet, no precipitation is expected on the night of December 28. However, during the day, snow will fall in some areas of the Talas and Jalal-Abad regions, as well as in the mountainous areas of the Chui and Batken regions. At the same time, there will be no precipitation in the agricultural zones of the Chui and Batken regions, as well as in the Osh, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions.

27.12.2025, 12:13
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In the Jalal-Abad region, the forestry enterprise was fined for violating forest legislation.

The inspection of the Kar-Alma–Urumbash forestry was carried out by inspectors from the Jalal-Abad Regional Office of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service. According to information provided by the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service, violations were identified during the inspection concerning Articles 434 (Failure to comply with the procedure for executing orders, directives, or requirements of the authorized body) and 240 (Violation of forest legislation norms) of the Code

26.12.2025, 13:50
Ecology

Gold, the Shallowing of Issyk-Kul, Climate, the Carbon Market, and Smog: A Major Interview with the Head of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Meder Mashiyev, on the Results of 2025

The Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision, Meder Mashiev, summarizes the results of 2025 in an interview with AKIpress, highlighting the key events and initiatives in the field of ecology and subsoil use in Kyrgyzstan. He addresses issues such as the climate agenda, COP-30, the shrinking of Issyk-Kul, waste recycling, pollution control, and the development of protected natural areas. In the interview, the minister also emphasizes the situation with Kumtor, mineral

25.12.2025, 23:54
Ecology

In the Jalal-Abad Region, DEP-22 was fined for dumping waste in unauthorized locations

As part of a scheduled inspection conducted by the Jalal-Abad Regional Department of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service, violations were discovered at DEP-22 (Road Maintenance Enterprise No. 22). According to the service's report, the inspection revealed instances of waste being dumped in locations not designated for this purpose. For these violations, the enterprise was fined 17,000 soms based on Article 115 of the Code of Offenses, which pertains to illegal dumping,

25.12.2025, 23:51
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In Kyrgyzstan, dry weather during the day, fog in some areas — weather forecast for December 24

Weather conditions in Kyrgyzstan on December 24. According to data from Kyrgyzhydromet, snow is expected in some areas of the Issyk-Kul region during the night, while no precipitation is forecasted for the rest of the country. During the day, there will also be no precipitation; however, snow drifts and icy conditions may occur on the roads, and fog will be observed in some places. The wind will blow from the west at a speed of 4-9 m/s.

25.12.2025, 23:42
Ecology

President Japarov: We have a unique nature, and we must treat it with respect

President Sadyr Japarov emphasized the need for a respectful attitude towards our unique nature at the IV People's Kurultai. He highlighted the importance of discussing issues of culture, behavior, and responsibility of people towards one another. The President noted that no reforms or laws will yield results without a change in the inner world of each individual.

25.12.2025, 23:38
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Residents of the houses near the "Junda" Oil Refinery and the Karabalta Distillery are tired of the unpleasant smell, - Kurultai delegate

At the meeting on December 25, delegate of the People's Kurultai, Mirlan Dzhusupbekov, representing the Jayil and Suusamyr districts, noted: "Ecology is health. Local residents living near the 'China Petrol Company 'Junda' and the Kara-Balta distillery are tired of the constant unpleasant smell." He emphasized that the population is not against progress, but it should not come at the expense of their health. Strict control over compliance with environmental

25.12.2025, 23:35
Ecology

Clear during the day, fog in some areas — weather forecast for December 25

Weather overview for Kyrgyzstan on December 25. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, clear weather without precipitation is expected in most regions of the country on December 25. However, there may be snow drifts and icy conditions on the roads, and fog will be observed in some areas. A western wind will blow at a speed of 4-9 m/s.

25.12.2025, 23:30
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The landfill in the village of Belovodskoye is burning around the clock, - deputy

At a joint meeting of several committees of the Jogorku Kenesh on December 23, deputy Gulzhan Satieva, representing district No. 18, raised the issue of the round-the-clock burning of the landfill in the village of Belovodskoye in the Moscow district. During the discussion, the committees also considered issues related to the republican budget.

25.12.2025, 23:21
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In the Alamedin District, 4 economic entities were discharging wastewater during sand and gravel extraction. The Prosecutor's Office has initiated a criminal case.

In the Alamudun district, the prosecutor's office has initiated criminal cases against four business entities: LLC "S," "AKP," "JKD," and "AP," which were engaged in the extraction of sand and gravel mixture in the village of Kara-Jyghach. According to information provided by the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office, during the inspection, it was revealed that these enterprises were discharging contaminated wastewater during the

25.12.2025, 22:55
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In the Suzak District, a man was fined for illegal gravel extraction from the Kara-Darya River.

A recent raid by inspectors from the Jalal-Abad Department of Ecological Supervision was initiated based on information received from specialists of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, who are dealing with safety issues in the Suzak district. According to the ecological supervision, during the inspection it was revealed that a citizen named M. R. was engaged in gravel extraction from the Kara-Darya River without the necessary permits.

25.12.2025, 22:55
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In Bishkek, no precipitation at night, rain and snow during the day — weather forecast for December 26

Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on December 26. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, snowfalls are expected in some areas of Naryn region, as well as in the foothills and mountains of Jalal-Abad region during the night of December 26. At the same time, no precipitation is forecasted in the valley zones of Jalal-Abad region and in the agricultural areas of Chui, Talas, Osh, and Batken regions. Issyk-Kul region will also remain dry.

25.12.2025, 22:52
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A delegate from Karakol proposed measures to combat smog

Azamat Kudayberdiev, a delegate of the People's Kurultai from Karakol, raised important issues related to housing construction and the environmental situation in the city on December 25. During his speech at the 4th People's Kurultai, he noted that 69 houses, as well as one school and two kindergartens, are being built in Karakol through the State Mortgage Company. However, there are no educational institutions in the vicinity of the new housing, and the kindergartens in the

25.12.2025, 22:47
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In Osh, plans are underway to build a waste recycling plant

At a joint meeting of the committees of the Jogorku Kenesh, Minister of Natural Resources Meder Mashiev announced the intention to build a waste processing plant in the city of Osh. Deputy Mahabat Mavlyanova, representing district No. 3, raised the issue that there are cases of garbage burning at landfills in Osh and Kyzyl-Kiya. She inquired whether it is possible to organize a waste incineration process.

25.12.2025, 22:38
In the village of Kara-Zhyhach, organizations were discharging wastewater into the ground without treatment.
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In the village of Kara-Zhyhach, organizations were discharging wastewater into the ground without treatment.

In the village of Kara-Jyghach, it was established that a number of organizations were discharging wastewater into the soil without prior treatment, causing environmental damage amounting to over 7 million soms, according to the General Prosecutor's Office of the Kyrgyz Republic. An inspection conducted by the Prosecutor's Office of the Alamudun district revealed that the enterprises OsOO "S", "AKP", "JKD", and "AP", engaged in the production

25.12.2025, 11:29
In the Kyrgyz Republic, it is planned to pilot the concept of pasture management using the example of the Naryn region.
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In the Kyrgyz Republic, it is planned to pilot the concept of pasture management using the example of the Naryn region.

In Kyrgyzstan, a pilot implementation of the pasture management concept is set to begin, focusing on the Naryn region. This was reported by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the country. The project will be implemented by the Veterinary Service for Livestock Development, Pastures, and Forage under the Ministry of Agriculture. The information was announced by the deputy director of the service, Ishenbek Almambetov, at a seminar dedicated to the topic of

19.12.2025, 13:30
The Ministry of Natural Resources and the UN Discussed Air Quality Management Mechanisms in the Kyrgyz Republic
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The Ministry of Natural Resources and the UN Discussed Air Quality Management Mechanisms in the Kyrgyz Republic

A round table was held in Kyrgyzstan dedicated to air quality issues in the atmosphere. The information was provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. The agency reported that the event was led by Asel Raimkulova, Deputy Minister, in cooperation with the regional office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights for Central Asia. The round table was organized with the technical support of the UN Environment Program (UNEP) and was titled "Analysis

18.12.2025, 16:51
Dinara Kemelova called for special attention to be paid to the Chatkal District
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Dinara Kemelova called for special attention to be paid to the Chatkal District

During the forum dedicated to the launch of the national pilot project and climate financing in the Chatkal district, Dinara Kemelova, the special representative of the president for the implementation of the Decade of Action for the Development of Mountain Regions, stated the need for special attention to this remote and mountainous area, especially in the context of its development. She noted that a number of measures are planned within the framework of the five-year state program for the

15.12.2025, 13:29
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Kyrgyzstan Enters a Zone of High Water Risk — Zheenaliev

At the international conference "Water, Mountains, and Glaciers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sustainable Future," Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Almaz Zheenaliev reported that according to a study by the World Resources Institute, which analyzes the water management of Central Asian countries, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan hold high positions in terms of water risk, with indicators of 3.74 and 3.63, respectively. Kyrgyzstan, he noted, has a water

10.12.2025, 14:08
The Ministry of Natural Resources is working on the creation of the natural parks "Arpa," "Alai," and "Arhar"
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The Ministry of Natural Resources is working on the creation of the natural parks "Arpa," "Alai," and "Arhar"

At the international conference "Water, Mountains, and Glaciers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sustainable Future," Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision Almaz Musaev emphasized the importance of water management for Kyrgyzstan. He also noted that the country's biodiversity represents a unique and valuable wealth that requires proper protection and management.

10.12.2025, 12:45
Preserving Glaciers and Water Resources: Sustainable Future of the Country Discussed in Bishkek
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Preserving Glaciers and Water Resources: Sustainable Future of the Country Discussed in Bishkek

An international conference titled "Water, Mountains, and Glaciers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sustainable Future" is taking place in Bishkek. The organizers are the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn and the public fund "Green Energy." Participants of the event include representatives of government bodies, such as relevant ministries and agencies, members of the National Water Council, as well as experts from scientific and educational institutions and

10.12.2025, 11:39
Glaciers of Kyrgyzstan Form a Long-Term Water Flow of 50 Billion Cubic Meters
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Glaciers of Kyrgyzstan Form a Long-Term Water Flow of 50 Billion Cubic Meters

At the international conference "Water, Mountains, and Glaciers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sustainable Future," Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Almaz Zheenaliev highlighted the important role of glaciers in accumulating and regulating freshwater supplies. According to the official, the melting of glaciers in high mountain areas and the filling of rivers contribute to the formation of average annual runoff, which amounts to about 50 billion cubic

10.12.2025, 10:27
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Wild Animals Captured in the Besh-Tash State Park – Video

In the state natural park "Besh-Tash," wild animals have been recorded thanks to camera traps set up in the protected area. This was reported by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. As noted in the message, this initiative is aimed at preserving the biodiversity of this natural park and monitoring the animal population. The materials obtained through the camera traps will serve as the basis for developing future ecological

08.12.2025, 11:35
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In the city of Kara-Kul and the Toktogul district, a driver was fined for elections with an atmosphere.

During a raid that took place in Kara-Kul and the Toktogul district, inspectors from the Ecological Supervision Service of the Jalal-Abad region, together with representatives of the road police, checked the compliance of vehicles with established environmental standards. As a result of the inspection, one protocol for an offense was drawn up, and the driver was fined 23,000 soms, which corresponds to Article 234 of the Code of Offenses regarding the operation of vehicles exceeding permissible

03.12.2025, 13:41
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In the village of Kok-Zhar, 3 drivers were fined for emissions into the atmosphere

In the village of Kok-Zhar, on December 2, inspectors from the Regional Department of the Ecological Supervision Service for Bishkek and the Alamudun District, in cooperation with the Public Safety Management, conducted a raid among vehicles as part of the environmental initiative "Clean Air." According to information provided by the Ecological Supervision Service, as a result of the raid, three protocols were drawn up, and drivers were fined a total of 38,000 soms. The fine was

03.12.2025, 13:40
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The car service in the Kar-Zhyach residential area was fined for burning used motor oils.

An inspection conducted on December 2 by inspectors from the Regional Office of the Ecological Supervision Service for Bishkek and the Alamudun District revealed the fact of burning used motor oils at a service station in the residential area of Kara-Jygach. According to information provided by the Ecological Supervision Service, an assessment of the situation on-site was carried out, during which the fact of the violation was confirmed.

03.12.2025, 12:53
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Kyrgyzstan Shared Its Experience in Restoring the Population of the Gazelle on the International Stage

At the 20th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), the delegation of Kyrgyzstan shared its experience in restoring the population of the gazelle. The press service of the Ministry of Nature reported that national initiatives for the conservation of rare species and biodiversity were presented at the conference.

03.12.2025, 12:48
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In the village of Petrovka, a man was fined for using a firearm without the necessary permits.

On December 1, in the village of Petrovka in the Moscow district, during a raid, employees of the Chui Regional Department of the Ministry of Natural Resources, in cooperation with representatives of the Kalinin Interdistrict Society of Hunters, discovered a case of illegal hunting. According to the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, a smoothbore shotgun IZH-18 E caliber 20 was seized from the detainee, which was used without the necessary permits.

03.12.2025, 11:58
Meder Mashiyev participates in London Mining Week and promotes critical minerals
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Meder Mashiyev participates in London Mining Week and promotes critical minerals

In London, from December 1 to 6, London Mining Week is taking place, featuring the Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of Kyrgyzstan, Meder Mashiev. It has been reported that on the first day of the event, he spoke at a plenary session attended by many ministers from Central Asia, discussing Kyrgyzstan's potential and efforts to attract investment in the critical minerals sector.

03.12.2025, 10:52
Kyrgyzstan presented its experience in the conservation of rare species at the CITES conference
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Kyrgyzstan presented its experience in the conservation of rare species at the CITES conference

At the 20th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), held in Samarkand, Kyrgyzstan presented its experience in the conservation of rare species of animals and plants. This information was announced by representatives of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to reports, the country's delegation actively participated in the conference, sharing

03.12.2025, 10:33