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President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sooronbay Jeenbekov and Mayor of Bishkek Aziz Surakmatov participated in a community cleanup day.
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President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sooronbay Jeenbekov and Mayor of Bishkek Aziz Surakmatov participated in a community cleanup day.

On World Clean-Up Day, Sooronbay Jeenbekov cleaned up in the Botanical Garden Today, September 15, on World Clean-Up Day, the head of state participated in a cleanup event held at the Gariyev Botanical Garden. Along with the president, well-known ecologists, volunteers from the Eco Demi public foundation, and staff from the President's Office cleaned the area of the garden from dry wood. After the cleanup, Sooronbay Jeenbekov familiarized himself with the condition of the Botanical

15.09.2018, 19:22
Unexpected Ways to Protect Against Mosquitoes
Ecology

Unexpected Ways to Protect Against Mosquitoes

18 Unexpected Life Hacks Against Mosquitoes Most likely, mosquitoes were invented for the sake of universal balance — otherwise, summer would be too good a season. But we do not call ourselves the "crown of nature" for nothing, and we must win the battle for a peaceful rest. Even if it’s just a local one. Playboy shares some interesting tips. There could be a long list of various achievements of modern industry here, but there won’t be one.

28.07.2018, 19:11
Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan until July 20
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Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan until July 20

Rain in Issyk-Kul — weather forecast until July 20 This week, the air temperature will remain at the same level, but will decrease slightly closer to Friday. Kyrgyzhydromet has prepared a preliminary weather forecast until July 20. From July 16 to 18, there will be no precipitation in the valley zones of Chui, Talas, Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions. Short-term rains are expected in most of the territory of Issyk-Kul and Naryn regions, in the foothill and mountainous areas of Chui and Talas

15.07.2018, 21:20
Above +40 on the thermometer
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Above +40 on the thermometer

Above +40 on the thermometer: abnormal heat continues in Central Asia Since the middle of last week, a number of countries in Central Asia have been experiencing abnormally hot weather – residents of Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan are stoically enduring temperatures of +40 degrees Celsius and higher, vendors of cold drinks are basking in attention, and children have taken over city fountains and even irrigation ditches. Unthinkable temperatures for residents of some parts of the planet

14.07.2018, 22:28
What will the weather be like on May 9 in Bishkek?
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What will the weather be like on May 9 in Bishkek?

On Wednesday, May 9, there will be no precipitation in the republic, reports Kyrgyzhydromet. An eastern wind is expected at a speed of 3-8 meters per second. In the Chui region, at night +7…+12, during the day 23-28 degrees Celsius.

06.05.2018, 15:43
Since 2013, 11,876 trees have been cut down in Bishkek.
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Since 2013, 11,876 trees have been cut down in Bishkek.

Since 2013, 11,876 trees have been cut down in Bishkek The Municipal Enterprise "Bishkekzelenhoz" monitors the planting and removal of green spaces throughout the city. It offers residents the opportunity to review the figures – how many emergency trees have been cut down and how many have been planted. Additionally, a comparative chart is provided in the table, summarizing the results of tree planting and removal over the past 6 years since 2013 and plans for greening for the

12.04.2018, 20:12
"Bishkek Residents Concerned About the Environmental Situation in the Capital"
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"Bishkek Residents Concerned About the Environmental Situation in the Capital"

On April 3, a mass protest called "We are suffocating" took place in the capital of Kyrgyzstan. More than a hundred residents of Bishkek gathered near the city hall with numerous placards calling to stop the mass cutting down of greenery and chaotic construction. The participants demanded the resignation of city officials, particularly the mayor of Bishkek Albek Ibraimov, vice-mayor Bakytbek Dyushembiev, and the chairman of the Bishkek city council Almaz Kenenbaev. The citizens are

07.04.2018, 13:08
Weather forecast in Kyrgyzstan
Ecology

Weather forecast in Kyrgyzstan

A decrease in daytime air temperature is expected On Saturday, March 24, it will be mostly dry during the day, with light rain in some areas at night, and snow in mountainous regions, reports Kyrgyzhydromet.

23.03.2018, 17:01
What is happening to the glaciers of Kyrgyzstan
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What is happening to the glaciers of Kyrgyzstan

The melting of glaciers "has been going on for thousands of years. It is a natural process. And there is no escaping it." "The problem of the two glaciers around the Kumtor mine in the Issyk-Kul region is not worth a dime. It is just an excuse to raise a fuss. Someone decided that the glaciers are being destroyed. But that is not the case," commented Valentin Bogdetsky, a candidate of geological and mineralogical sciences and a member of the board of the Kyrgyz Mining

25.11.2017, 04:44
Bishkek is Swept by Abnormal Heat
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Bishkek is Swept by Abnormal Heat

100-Year Record Broken Abnormal heat has arrived in Kyrgyzstan. The air temperature in Bishkek has warmed up to plus 28 degrees. Meteorologists are expecting new temperature records and are warning residents about the danger of heat strokes.

02.11.2017, 21:05
Quality testing of food wheat has begun at the Ministry of Agriculture and Melioration of Kyrgyzstan.
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Quality testing of food wheat has begun at the Ministry of Agriculture and Melioration of Kyrgyzstan.

The Grain Expertise Center of the Ministry of Agriculture and Melioration of the Kyrgyz Republic is conducting quality inspections of food wheat stored in the state reserve at mills across Kyrgyzstan. This is necessary to form a batch of grain with high technological baking qualities. Currently, inspections have already been carried out at Talas-Dan-Azyk OJSC, Bishkekmelkombinat OJSC, Kara-Suu-Dan-Azyk OJSC, and Kant-Dan-Azyk OJSC for wheat quality. As a result, it was found that the harvest

04.06.2015, 00:10
Campaign for Cleaning Lake Issyk-Kul from Household Waste
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Campaign for Cleaning Lake Issyk-Kul from Household Waste

As part of the preparation for the tourist season at Lake Issyk-Kul, work is planned for April-May 2015 to clean the coastal zone and the bottom of Lake Issyk-Kul from household waste based on the principles of joint participation of the state and business. This event is included in the Action Plan/commitments of the Director of the State Agency for Environmental Protection and Forestry (GAOOSELH) to achieve the goals/tasks of the Government Program of the Kyrgyz Republic for 2015 and the

06.04.2015, 18:26
The Little Snow Leopard Invites You to EXPO-Milan-2015
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The Little Snow Leopard Invites You to EXPO-Milan-2015

The official symbol of Kyrgyzstan at the International Exhibition "EXPO-Milan 2015," which will take place from October 1 to 31, will be the little snow leopard. This was announced today at a meeting of the organizing committee for Kyrgyzstan's participation in the International Exhibition EXPO-Milan-2015 by the exhibition's officer Timur Voinov.

12.02.2015, 16:57
The Finnish Government Allocates 208,500 Euros to the State Geological Agency of Kyrgyzstan for the Supply of Equipment for Geological Organizations
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The Finnish Government Allocates 208,500 Euros to the State Geological Agency of Kyrgyzstan for the Supply of Equipment for Geological Organizations

From December 1 to 6 of this year, a meeting of the Board of Directors took place in Finland, in the city of Espoo, between the State Agency for Geology and Mineral Resources under the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) regarding the project “Strengthening the Development of Natural Resources for National Welfare in the Kyrgyz Republic.”

16.12.2014, 15:55
Creeping Transformation of Issyk-Kul
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Creeping Transformation of Issyk-Kul

The Issyk-Kul Institute of Resort Tourism has completed the first stage of the General Scheme for the district planning of the Issyk-Kul resort-recreational zone by order of the State Construction Agency of the Kyrgyz Republic. As a result of this work, a presentation was held at a meeting of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic, where it was approved and accepted for further development of the second stage. However, all of this can only happen with proper funding, which depends on

16.12.2014, 15:53
Last weekend, a meteor shower could be observed over Bishkek.
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Last weekend, a meteor shower could be observed over Bishkek.

The meteor shower occurs every year when Earth crosses the path of the asteroid 3200 Phaethon. The source of the Geminid shower is the asteroid Phaethon, which was discovered back in 1983. As the asteroid passes near the planet, it leaves debris that burns up in the atmosphere. The speed of the meteors is relatively low, not exceeding 35 kilometers per hour.

15.12.2014, 09:18
Day of the Snow Leopard
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Day of the Snow Leopard

In the Bishkek Declaration of the World Forum on the Conservation of the Snow Leopard, one of the points noted the declaration of October 23 as the annual International Snow Leopard Day. A Youth Conference titled "Day of the Snow Leopard" was held at the K. Karalaev Bishkek Humanities University.

24.10.2014, 16:39
The International Rice Festival is taking place today in the city of Uzgen.
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The International Rice Festival is taking place today in the city of Uzgen.

The International Rice Festival is taking place today in the city of Uzgen. According to the Minister of Agriculture and Melioration of the Kyrgyz Republic, T. Aydaraliev, this rice festival is being organized for the first time in Central Asia. The International Rice Festival aims to draw public attention to the issues of rice cultivation and to address the problems faced by rice farmers in the republic.

24.10.2014, 16:19
Social Photo Project "We Support the Conservation of the Snow Leopard"
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Social Photo Project "We Support the Conservation of the Snow Leopard"

The decline in the population of one of the rarest animal species in the world - the snow leopard - is a serious problem for the countries where they inhabit. Kyrgyzstan is one of those countries. The dissemination of comprehensive information and limited cultural and educational work contributes to the formation of public opinion,

24.10.2014, 14:58
Ceremony of Equipment Transfer to the Nature Reserve
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Ceremony of Equipment Transfer to the Nature Reserve

The Dashman State Nature Reserve has received new specialized equipment. The ceremony for handing over the keys to a front loader model XD 935G from 2014, as well as a dump truck model SMQ312JPC5L from 2014, was attended by the Director of the State Agency for Environmental Protection and Forestry under the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic, S.S. Atadjanov.

18.10.2014, 09:47
Meeting of the Council for Environmental Protection under the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)
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Meeting of the Council for Environmental Protection under the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)

On September 27, 2014, the Sixth Meeting of the Council on Environmental Protection under the Integration Committee of the Eurasian Economic Community (EurAsEC) took place at Lake Issyk-Kul in the Kyrgyz Republic. The meeting was attended by heads and representatives of ministries and agencies in the field of environmental protection from the member states of EurAsEC - the Russian Federation, the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and the Republic of

29.09.2014, 20:04
International Symposium "History of the Botanical Garden named after E.Z. Gareev of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic."
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International Symposium "History of the Botanical Garden named after E.Z. Gareev of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic."

On September 25, the International Symposium "History of the Botanical Garden named after E.Z. Gareev of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic" took place at the Botanical Garden named after E.Z. Gareev of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic (BS NAS KR). Scientists from the Main Botanical Garden named after N.V. Tsitsin of the Russian Academy of Sciences (Doctor of Biological Sciences, Corresponding Member of NAS KR, Senior Researcher Vitaly

27.09.2014, 11:47
Round Table on Solid Waste Management
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Round Table on Solid Waste Management

On September 30, 2014, a round table is planned to discuss issues related to the problem of household waste disposal, including discussions on the draft Strategy for Solid Waste Management and draft documents on the collection and disposal of plastic waste. In accordance with the Action Plan for the implementation of the Program for the Kyrgyz Republic's transition to sustainable development for 2013-2017, the State Agency is developing a draft Strategy for Solid Waste Management and a

24.09.2014, 21:38
The official symbol of Kyrgyzstan at EXPO-Milan-2015 will be a small snow leopard.
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The official symbol of Kyrgyzstan at EXPO-Milan-2015 will be a small snow leopard.

The official symbol of Kyrgyzstan at the International Exhibition "EXPO-Milan 2015," which will take place from October 1 to October 31, will be a small snow leopard. This was announced at a meeting of the organizing committee for Kyrgyzstan's participation in the International Exhibition EXPO-Milan-2015 by the exhibition's officer Timur Voinov.

15.09.2014, 11:41
In Kyrgyzstan, the Latest Satellite Monitoring Methods Have Started to Be Used for Disaster Prevention
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In Kyrgyzstan, the Latest Satellite Monitoring Methods Have Started to Be Used for Disaster Prevention

In Kyrgyzstan, the latest satellite monitoring methods have begun to be used to prevent natural disasters. This was reported by the head of the Earth Research Center at the German Center for Early Warning Research, Stefano Parolai. According to him, the German Center has been conducting such monitoring for many years in collaboration with the Central Asian Institute for Applied Earth Research (Bishkek). The observations and research utilize the latest technologies and innovative methods of

12.09.2014, 15:45
The company "Kumtor" finances the environmental education project for the youth of Kyrgyzstan "Zhashyl Oy."
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The company "Kumtor" finances the environmental education project for the youth of Kyrgyzstan "Zhashyl Oy."

The national environmental program "Zhashyl Oi" has been implemented for the second consecutive year by the "Youth Initiative Development Fund" with financial support from "Kumtor Gold Company". The goal of the project is to create educational platforms for the youth of Kyrgyzstan to familiarize them with best practices in environmental protection, ecological safety, and sustainability.

29.08.2014, 21:37
Ecology — A Category of National Security
Ecology

Ecology — A Category of National Security

A meeting of the permanent commission of the Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (IPA) of the CIS on agricultural policy, natural resources, and ecology was held on the shores of Issyk-Kul. It was chaired by its head, the chair of the Moldovan Parliament's Commission on Environment and Climate Change, Violeta Ivanov. Participants in the meeting included parliamentarians from the member states of the Commonwealth from the upper legislative bodies of Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan,

18.07.2014, 11:21
III Forum of Young Intellectuals "Youth of the CIS – Ecoculture and Tourism, Nature Protection, Innovations"
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III Forum of Young Intellectuals "Youth of the CIS – Ecoculture and Tourism, Nature Protection, Innovations"

As part of the projects approved by the Council for Humanitarian Cooperation of the CIS for 2014, implemented under the auspices and with the support of the Intergovernmental Fund for Humanitarian Cooperation of the CIS member states (IFG), the Ministry of Culture, Information and Tourism of the Kyrgyz Republic is holding the III Forum of Young Intellectuals "Youth of the CIS – Ecoculture and Tourism, Nature Conservation, Innovations" from June 26 to 29, 2014, in Bishkek and

13.06.2014, 14:51
The company "Kumtor" will help restore the irrigation infrastructure of the Ton District.
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The company "Kumtor" will help restore the irrigation infrastructure of the Ton District.

The company "Kumtor" will help restore the irrigation infrastructure and repair the roads leading to the mountain pastures in the Ton district. As reported on May 15 by the head of the local district state administration, Bakyt Ryspaev, the company is currently supporting the implementation of projects aimed at restoring the district's irrigation system. During the work, the daily regulation basins will be cleaned and reinforced, irrigation channels will be restored, river

18.05.2014, 23:07
Free License Plates for Tesla in Shanghai
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Free License Plates for Tesla in Shanghai

Most major cities in China suffer from incredibly dense smog and traffic jams. So much so that a Beijing artist managed to sell a half-liter jar of fresh mountain air from France, where he was on a business trip, for $845 at auction! In order to prevent the worsening of the environmental situation in the city, the authorities in Shanghai (with a population exceeding 24 million people) are conducting auctions for the sale of vehicle license plates. This is intended to limit the number of new

15.05.2014, 15:31
Nanostructures for Better Water Purification
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Nanostructures for Better Water Purification

A research associate at the University of Navarra (UPNA) recently announced the development of nanostructures that significantly simplify the process of water disinfection. The new nanostructures are coated with titanium oxide, to which nitrogen has been added. This allows for the initiation of a chemical reaction that breaks down pollutants in water using sunlight, rather than just ultraviolet radiation. In her doctoral dissertation, Silvia Larumb-Abuin describes these nanostructures.

15.05.2014, 15:13
Who is turning the Naryn River into a sewage ditch?
Ecology

Who is turning the Naryn River into a sewage ditch?

It is unlikely that any of us has seriously thought about where the water goes when it is poured down the sink or flushed down the toilet. What happens to the food scraps and the products of our daily activities that disappear into the pipes along with the water? Wastewater treatment today is one of those issues that requires special attention. The ecology of the modern world is so fragile and vulnerable due to the constant negative impact of human civilization on all its components that the

15.05.2014, 14:30