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The Ministry of Natural Resources will be responsible for the disposal of outdated pesticides in Kyrgyzstan

On January 21, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic approved Resolution No. 17 concerning the appointment of a government body responsible for the safe storage and disposal of outdated pesticides and toxic waste. This document has been developed to protect the health of citizens and the ecosystem of the country from the negative effects of persistent organic pollutants. It is also aimed at improving the efficiency of hazardous waste management and fulfilling commitments made under

07.02.2026, 15:42
Ecology

During the day, snow and fog in places — weather forecast for February 8

Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on February 8. According to Kyrgyzhydromet, significant areas of Chui, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions are expected to experience snowfall during the night. In Talas, Osh, and Jalal-Abad regions, snow is also possible in some areas, while no precipitation is anticipated in Batken region.

07.02.2026, 12:57
Ecology

The Cabinet approved requirements for the safe transportation of radioactive materials

On January 28, 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers approved Resolution No. 30 concerning the requirements for the safe transportation of radioactive materials, substances, and sources of ionizing radiation. The purpose of this document is to create conditions for the safe transport of radioactive materials and to align legislation with international standards and norms in the field of radiation safety.

07.02.2026, 12:36
The Bishkek City Hall has mandated construction companies to install wheel washing stations.
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The Bishkek City Hall has mandated construction companies to install wheel washing stations.

The Bishkek City Hall has mandated construction companies to strictly adhere to the norms of urban improvement. According to information provided by the local administration, in accordance with item 172 of the urban improvement regulations approved by the decision of the Bishkek City Council on August 29, 2024, No. 150, all construction sites must be equipped with wheel washing stations for vehicles leaving their territory. The wheel cleaning procedure is a mandatory requirement.

06.02.2026, 15:57
Ecology

The Ministry of Natural Resources proposes to approve the rules for inter-agency interaction on biological safety.

The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision has presented a draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers "On Approving the Procedure for Interaction between State Authorities and Local Self-Government Bodies to Ensure Biological Safety and Requirements for Physical Protection of Potentially Dangerous Biological Objects. This document was developed in accordance with Articles 7 and 11 of the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Biological Safety." Its goal is to

06.02.2026, 15:01
Ecology

Storm Warning: Snow Avalanches and Icy Roads Expected in Kyrgyzstan

According to forecasts from Kyrgyzhydromet, heavy precipitation is expected in mountainous areas and on some highways of the country on February 6-7, which may lead to avalanches, snow drifts, and icy conditions. According to the service, increased avalanche danger is expected in the following areas:

06.02.2026, 14:31
Ecology

Weather forecast for February 7: Snow expected in most of Kyrgyzstan

The weather in Kyrgyzstan on February 7. According to the data from Kyrgyzhydromet, snow will be observed in a significant part of the Chui, Osh, Jalal-Abad, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions during the night from February 6 to 7, as well as in some areas of the Talas and Batken regions.

06.02.2026, 13:57
Kyrgyzstan and the World Bank Discussed the Implementation of the Air Quality Improvement Project
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Kyrgyzstan and the World Bank Discussed the Implementation of the Air Quality Improvement Project

During the meeting held on February 4 at the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic, participants discussed important aspects of cooperation with the World Bank. The event was attended by Sameh Naguib Wahba, the regional director of the bank for sustainable development in Europe and Central Asia. According to information from the ministry, the discussion focused on strategic interaction and prospects for expanding partnership in sustainable

06.02.2026, 11:17
Kyrgyzhydromet reported increased air pollution in Bishkek
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Kyrgyzhydromet reported increased air pollution in Bishkek

Kyrgyzhydromet specialists reported that the permissible air pollution levels in the capital have been exceeded. It became known that in Bishkek, from January 30 to February 5, 2026, the average daily concentration of major pollutants exceeded safe levels by up to 3.25 times. This data was announced by the Department of Environmental Pollution Monitoring.

06.02.2026, 10:12
Ecology

Deputy: Citizens are burning sewing waste, which pollutes the air

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Toktobubu Ashymbaeva noted that people living near sewing workshops use leftover pieces of fabric as fuel and burn them. She emphasized that these waste materials, with their bright colors, contribute to serious atmospheric pollution when burned. The First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet, Daniyar Amangeldiev, also commented on this issue, pointing out the harmfulness of such waste usage for heating. He reported that the Ministry of Ecology conducts

05.02.2026, 13:12
Ecology

In Bishkek, a white-tailed eagle and a steppe eagle were operated on for fractures of their wings and lower limbs.

At the rehabilitation center "Zoo Bishkek," a successful operation was completed on a white-tailed eagle and a buzzard, which needed help due to broken wings and lower limbs, as part of the volunteer program "Mission GOOD." According to the Russian House in Bishkek, the surgeries lasted about two hours. Currently, the birds of prey are feeling well and are under careful observation by the specialists at the "Zoo Bishkek" center.

05.02.2026, 12:56
Ecology

Residents on Lushikhina Street complain about harmful odors from the Coca-Cola plant, - deputy

In the Lenin district, residents of Lushchikhina Street are expressing dissatisfaction with the Coca-Cola factory, which, according to them, emits an unpleasant odor in the mornings. This became known thanks to Deputy Zhyldyz Sadyrbaeva during a session of the Jogorku Kenesh. The deputy emphasized the need for a written response and noted that the factory was built with violations, and sanitary standards were not properly adhered to during its construction.

05.02.2026, 12:36
Ecology

"We do not agree with the data that Bishkek is among the most polluted cities in the world," - head of the Ministry of Natural Resources

During a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Minister of Natural Resources Meder Mashiev stated that the data regarding Bishkek as one of the most polluted cities in the world is not accurate. Deputy Suyunbek Omurakzov pointed out that the capital has frequently been mentioned in anti-rankings regarding air quality in recent years. He asked how objective these rankings are and what measures the authorities are taking to improve the ecological situation.

05.02.2026, 12:06
Ecology

The waste recycling plant in Osh will be completed in 2026, - Cabinet of Ministers

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet, Daniyar Amangeldiev, confirmed that the waste processing plant in Osh will be completed in 2026. This statement was made in response to a question from Deputy Azamat Isirailov regarding the timeline for the project's implementation. According to Amangeldiev, the plant project in Osh will be similar to the already existing waste processing plant in Bishkek.

05.02.2026, 12:03
Ecology

The Ministry of Natural Resources and the World Bank Discussed Cooperation in the Field of Sustainable Development

On February 4, a meeting took place at the Ministry of Natural Resources between Minister Medera Mashiev and Sameh Naguib Wahba, the Regional Director of the World Bank for Sustainable Development in Europe and Central Asia. The press service of the ministry reported that during the meeting, key aspects of strategic partnership and prospects for deepening cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the World Bank in the field of sustainable development were discussed.

05.02.2026, 11:41
The water level in Lake Issyk-Kul has decreased by almost 14 meters since the mid-19th century - Ministry of Agriculture
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The water level in Lake Issyk-Kul has decreased by almost 14 meters since the mid-19th century - Ministry of Agriculture

According to information presented by Bakyt Torobaev, the Minister of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic, the water level in Lake Issyk-Kul has decreased by almost 14 meters since the mid-19th century, which corresponds to a reduction in the total water volume by 85 billion cubic meters. This statement was made at the "Sustainable Impact Forum" during the World Government Summit held in Dubai, according to the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. The Minister noted that

05.02.2026, 11:16
Ecology

The landfill in Kara-Balta is planned to be legalized and modernized.

At the meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on February 5, Deputy Cholpon Esenamanova raised the issue of the ecological condition of the landfill in Kara-Balta. The deputy requested information on compliance with environmental standards at this landfill and inquired whether the possibility of creating a waste recycling plant is being considered.

05.02.2026, 11:06
Ecology

The fight against smog and ecology is not a cheap pleasure, - Deputy Prime Minister

The fight against air pollution requires significant costs, and this step must be taken consciously, noted Daniyar Amangeldiev, the First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet, during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. Umbetaly Kydyraliev, a deputy, reported that information from the Bishkek city hall was presented at the meeting of the relevant committee, which contains a seven-point plan to combat smog. He also inquired whether there are similar initiatives from the Cabinet.

05.02.2026, 10:59