Ecology

Sanitary Pruning of Trees is Being Conducted on the Bishkek - Airport Highway

During the inspection, Mayor Aibek Junushaliev reviewed the work being carried out on the Bishkek – International Airport road (Vasilievsky tract), where sanitary pruning of trees and their crowns, as well as mowing of reeds and wild grass cover, is taking place. According to the information from the city hall, specialists from the municipal enterprises "Bishkekzelenstroy" and "Tazalyk" are working on-site.

02.12.2025, 10:09
Ecology

The Ministry of Natural Resources inspected wastewater treatment facilities in the cities of Shopokov, Kara-Balta, Kant, Tokmok, and Orlovka

The working group of the Ministry of Natural Resources, led by the First Deputy Minister Bolotbek Dzhusupbekov, conducted an inspection of wastewater treatment facilities in the cities of Shopokov, Kara-Balta, Kant, Tokmok, and Orlovka on November 27-28. According to information from the Ministry of Natural Resources' press service, experts assessed the current condition of the facilities, the level of equipment wear, as well as checked compliance with environmental standards and the

01.12.2025, 19:48
Ecology

At the Bishkek City Hall, the determination of sources of air pollution was discussed

On December 1, the Deputy Mayor of Bishkek, Ramiz Aliyev, held a meeting with a delegation from the UN Office for Sustainable Development (UNOSD), led by Pak Chun Ku. This was reported by the press service of the mayor's office. During the discussion, the participants focused on identifying the main causes of air pollution in Bishkek and emphasized the importance of conducting a new comprehensive study in this area.

01.12.2025, 18:56
Ecology

In the waters of Lake Issyk-Kul, 400 meters of synthetic nets have been removed

On November 30, in the waters of Lake Issyk-Kul, employees of the Issyk-Kul Regional Office of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service under the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision conducted an operation to remove 400 meters of illegally installed synthetic nets. According to information provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources, these measures were taken to ensure environmental safety and prevent the illegal use of natural resources. Regular patrol

01.12.2025, 17:08
Ecology

In the At-Bashyn District, a local resident illegally shot two mountain goats. The case has been referred to the ROVD.

On November 29, inspectors from the Naryn Regional Department of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service conducted a raid based on received operational information. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Nature. During the raid in the highland area of the Bosoy At-Bashy district, a case of illegal shooting of two mountain goats (toо teke) by a local resident, citizen B.Sh., from the village of At-Bashy was recorded.

01.12.2025, 13:38
Ecology

The Ministry of Natural Resources of Kyrgyzstan proposed biodiversity initiatives at the CITES conference.

The 20th Conference of the Parties to CITES is taking place in Samarkand, with a delegation from the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of Kyrgyzstan participating. The press service of the ministry announced this on December 1. During the conference, initiatives for biodiversity conservation and the national CITES database were presented. The delegation also proposed the inclusion of all six official UN languages in the processes of the CITES Convention.

01.12.2025, 13:17
Ecology

In the Kok-Zhar residential area, over 40 birch saplings have been planted on the territory of the new CSM No. 13.

In the residential area of Kok-Zhar, over 40 birch saplings were planted on the territory of the new Family Medicine Center No. 13 as part of the decisions made by the Environmental Council. According to the press service of the city administration, this event took place with the participation of Mayor Aibek Junushaliev, local residents, and representatives of the city administration.

29.11.2025, 15:00
In the country, the amount of precipitation has decreased. What will December be like?
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In the country, the amount of precipitation has decreased. What will December be like?

In Kyrgyzstan, a prolonged drought is observed, which negatively affects water resources and agriculture. Ecologists warn that this phenomenon is exacerbated by global warming. The Kyrgyz Hydrometeorological Service under the Ministry of Emergency Situations shared a weather forecast for December. According to Aizada Abdyvalieva, head of the meteorological forecasting department, air temperature and precipitation levels are expected to be normal.

29.11.2025, 14:34
Fighting Smog. A Smoke Filter Operating Without Electricity is Being Installed in Bishkek
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Fighting Smog. A Smoke Filter Operating Without Electricity is Being Installed in Bishkek

— This filter consists of two components: the first blocks soot, and the second absorbs smoke and harmful gases. According to research data from the Department of Environmental Monitoring of the Ministry of Natural Resources, the efficiency of this device is 60% for harmful gases and over 70% for soot. It is installed on stoves that use fuel or coal. Working in the engineering field, I began studying this filter a few years ago. With the deterioration of air quality in the capital, the idea

29.11.2025, 11:47
Ecology

A resident of the village of Lenin'skoye illegally stored about 850 kg of endive roots

During an on-site inspection conducted on November 28, employees of the Ministry of Nature, the Regional Ecological Service, and local law enforcement in the Alamedin district discovered a significant quantity of endive roots in a house in the village of Lenin. According to the press service of the Ministry of Nature, approximately 850 kg of roots were found on site, which is equivalent to about 30 bags. During the inspection, the owner of the roots reported that he had brought them from

28.11.2025, 19:09
Ecology

In Bishkek, the results of the study on enhancing the ecological safety of road transport were reviewed.

At the meeting of the Scientific and Technical Council of the Ministry of Nature, held on November 28, a report on the conducted research work was approved. This was reported by the press service of the department. The work was dedicated to the topic "Increasing the efficiency of operation and ensuring environmental safety of road transport and other facilities contributing to atmospheric pollution, with the aim of improving the environmental situation. Development of a methodology for

28.11.2025, 18:53
Ecology

Central Laboratory of the Ministry of Natural Resources: What tests are conducted in the laboratory and what equipment does it have?

The Ministry of Natural Resources has presented information about its Central Laboratory, located in the agency's building. The results obtained in this laboratory have international recognition due to ILAC (International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation) accreditation. The laboratory is accredited by the Kyrgyz Accreditation Center and complies with the following international standards:

28.11.2025, 15:57
Ecology

In the Nooken District, a medical facility guard was fined for improper disposal of medical waste

In the Nooken district, representatives of the Jalal-Abad regional office of the Environmental Protection Service conducted an inspection of local entrepreneurs as part of activities aimed at protecting the environment. According to the environmental protection service, the work of a branch of the Center for General Medical Practice was examined. During the inspection, it was found that medical and other waste had been disposed of in locations that do not comply with established norms and

27.11.2025, 14:31
Ecology

Atabekov Village Council of Jalal-Abad Region fined for illegal dumping on the banks of the Kara-Darya River

In the Atabekov rural district, located in the Jalal-Abad region, inspectors from the regional office of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service conducted an inspection. According to information provided by the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service, it was established during the inspection that the order issued following the previous inspection had not been fulfilled. In particular, necessary work to clean up the unauthorized dump on the banks of the Kara-Darya River in the area

27.11.2025, 14:23
Ecology

In the Kadamjay District, the local self-government was fined for burning waste

Inspectors from the Batken Regional Department of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service, in cooperation with the General Prosecutor's Office, conducted an inspection to ensure compliance with laws regarding environmental and technical safety by local authorities. During this inspection, representatives of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service reported the discovery of a case of burning plant waste at a landfill in the Ak-Turpak aymaq of the Kadamjai district.

27.11.2025, 13:03
Ecology

Six Cities of Kyrgyzstan Joined the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate

On November 25, a Forum on Climate Action took place in Bishkek, where 21 cities joined the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GcoM) and presented their Climate Action Plans (CAPs) under NDC 3.0 (NDCs are Nationally Determined Contributions that each country develops in accordance with the Paris Agreement). According to the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, the event was attended by representatives of the government, local authorities, as well as international

26.11.2025, 15:29
Ecology

A sanitary landfill will be built in Kemino and Orlovka by 2031, - Ministry of Natural Resources

The Ministry of Natural Resources of Kyrgyzstan and the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment of Korea conducted a joint study of sites for the construction of a sanitary landfill in the city of Kemin and Orlovka in the Kemin district of Chui region. The press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources reported that from November 12 to 17, the first meeting with a delegation from Korea took place as part of the cooperation with MYC Inc. (Make Your Climate), which is part of the Ministry

26.11.2025, 14:56
Ecology

The wind speed at night reached 15 m/s, strong winds are also expected today, - Kyrgyzhydromet

According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, on the night of November 26, a southwest wind with a maximum speed of 15 m/s was observed in Bishkek. It is expected that the wind will also increase throughout the day. Meteorologists reported this through AKIpress. One local resident told "Reporter" that due to the strong wind on the night of November 26, the cladding of a building on Abay Street fell onto parked cars. Additionally, the wind damaged a flag installed at the National

26.11.2025, 10:48
In the Kemin District, the construction of a sanitary landfill is planned for $10 million
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In the Kemin District, the construction of a sanitary landfill is planned for $10 million

A project for the construction of a sanitary landfill is planned in the Kemin district, which will be implemented with the support of the Republic of Korea. This information was provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the cooperation with the Korean company MYC Inc. (Make Your Climate), which is a subsidiary of the Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Environment of the Republic of Korea, the first working meeting with

25.11.2025, 19:31
Ecology

Kyrgyzstan joined the Samarkand Declaration and the Action Plan for Regional Cooperation for 2026–2032

In Uzbekistan, in Samarkand, the Deputy Minister of Ecology Almaz Musaev participated in the signing of an important document — the Samarkand Declaration and the Action Plan for Regional Cooperation for 2026-2032, aimed at supporting the sustainable use of wildlife resources and combating illegal trade in wild animals and plants. According to the press service of the Ministry of Ecology, this document was signed by representatives of five Central Asian countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan,

25.11.2025, 16:59
Ecology

The Ministry of Natural Resources proposes to allow the circulation of only biodegradable bags.

The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision has presented for public discussion a draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers concerning the "List of polymer film packages and disposable plastic dishes permitted for circulation in the Kyrgyz Republic." This document outlines measures for the phased restriction and ban on the use of hazardous polymer materials. A complete ban on the production and sale of non-biodegradable plastics is planned to be

25.11.2025, 16:06
Ecology

The condition of wastewater treatment facilities in Bishkek is satisfactory, but they require complete modernization, - Ministry of Natural Resources

In order to take a comprehensive approach to the modernization of wastewater treatment facilities, the Ministry of Natural Resources has established an interagency working group that will focus on developing solutions for the construction and reconstruction of outdated facilities. According to the press service of the ministry, one of the main tasks of the group will be the inventory and initial assessment of the effectiveness of existing treatment systems.

25.11.2025, 15:59
Ecology

In the Alamedin District, two entrepreneurs were fined for illegal wastewater discharge

On November 24, inspectors from the Regional Department of the Ecological Supervision Service for Bishkek and the Alamedin District conducted a raid in the rural areas of Dacha-Su, which are part of the 2nd Five-Year Plan and the Lenin rural district. As a result of the inspection carried out by the ecological supervision service, cases of illegal wastewater discharge into unauthorized and unregulated zones were discovered, as well as violations of environmental and sanitary standards by two

25.11.2025, 15:04
Ecology

In the Osh Region, the Environmental Supervision Service fined and suspended the activities of the company "Granite LTD"

As a result of complaints received from citizens regarding the published video on social media, on November 16, employees of the Osh Regional Department of the Ecological Supervision Service conducted an unscheduled inspection of the company "Granit LTD." During the inspection, specialists found that the company lacked the necessary technical permits. As a result, the activities of "Granit LTD" were temporarily suspended until the necessary corrective measures were completed.

25.11.2025, 14:21
Ecology

Raids Against Illegal Fishing Continue in Kyrgyzstan, Poachers Detained at Issyk-Kul

Raids aimed at curbing illegal fishing continue in the country. Officials from the relevant authorities have intensified monitoring across all water bodies in Kyrgyzstan. Recent cases of poaching have been recorded at Issyk-Kul. During joint activities to clean up water bodies, raids are conducted, during which individuals using prohibited tools, such as nets, for fishing are apprehended.

25.11.2025, 14:03
Ecology

The Ecological Supervision Service fined the branch of LLC "China Railway International" 146,000 soms for a number of environmental violations.

The Naryn Regional Office of the Ecological Supervision Service conducted an unscheduled inspection of the branch of the LLC "China Railway International". According to information provided by the ecological supervision service, the following violations were identified during the inspections in accordance with the Code of Offenses: - Article 115, paragraph 1 — Storage and disposal of household waste in unauthorized places; - Article 115, paragraph 2 — Disposal of industrial and

25.11.2025, 13:04