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Responsibility for Driving Without Catalytic Converters Proposed to be Introduced in Kyrgyzstan
Ecology

Responsibility for Driving Without Catalytic Converters Proposed to be Introduced in Kyrgyzstan

The initiator of the new draft law aimed at improving the environmental situation in the country is the deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, Marlen Mamataliyev. The document, titled "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic" (including the Law "On Road Traffic in the Kyrgyz Republic" and the KR Code on Offenses), has been presented for public discussion. Goals of the Initiative

14.01.2026, 16:47
Ecology

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

According to Kyrgyzhydromet, the night hours will pass without precipitation. During the day, rain is possible in the Talas, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions, with rain mixed with snow in the foothills, and exclusively snow in the mountains. Snow is also expected in the Chui, Osh, and Batken regions, while there will be no rain in the agricultural zones of the Chui, Osh, and Batken regions, as well as in the Issyk-Kul and Naryn regions. Fog is possible at night and in the morning. On mountain and

14.01.2026, 16:09
Ecology

Storm Warning: A Sharp Drop in Temperature Expected in Kyrgyzstan from January 17 to 19

According to Kyrgyzhydromet, significant changes in weather conditions are expected in the country on January 16 during the day and on January 17: there will be precipitation in the form of snow in some areas, as well as intense precipitation in certain regions. Wet snow is expected to accumulate on wires and trees, along with the appearance of fog. Snow drifts and ice patches may form on road surfaces, especially in mountainous areas where snow drifts are forecasted. The western wind may

14.01.2026, 15:08
Ecology

The Head of the Cabinet approved the draft investment agreement for the waste disposal project in the Issyk-Kul region.

The Chairman of the Government, Adylbek Kasymaliev, approved the draft investment agreement with the LLC "Jyunxin Huanbao (Issyk-Kul)", concerning the implementation of the initiative "Waste Disposal in the Issyk-Kul Region of the Kyrgyz Republic". According to order No. 1185-t, this decision was made with the aim of attracting foreign investments, which in turn will contribute to the sustainable development of the ecological and economic system of the region.

14.01.2026, 13:18
Ecology

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

Deputy Dastan Bekeshev expressed his opinion on the necessity of preserving the Botanical Garden in Bishkek during a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh on January 14, calling it the "lungs of the city." He pointed out that a resolution aimed at preserving and developing the Botanical Garden was adopted in May 2022, but according to him, no actions have been taken. "In other countries, Botanical Gardens are expanding and developing, while we are being offered to build football fields.

14.01.2026, 10:42
Ecology

In Naryn Region, 4 men were fined for illegal fishing

The Ecological Supervision Service of the Naryn Region conducted raids against illegal fishing in the Kochkor and Jumgal districts on January 10 and 11. As a result of the inspections, four individuals were found to have violated fishing regulations. The offenders were fined 4,000 soms in accordance with paragraph 1 of Article 266 of the Code of Offenses (Violation of Amateur Fishing Rules).

14.01.2026, 08:57
Ecology

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

In the social networks of Kyrgyzstan, a video is actively spreading, which captures a large number of fry along the coast of Balakchy on Lake Issyk-Kul. The author of this video noted that such a phenomenon has not been observed in this area for 40–50 years. He added that fry can be seen not only on one of the beaches of Balakchy but throughout the lake.

14.01.2026, 00:14
Ecology

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

Round-the-clock monitoring conducted by the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service confirms positive changes in the ecology of Lake Issyk-Kul. According to the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, there is an increase in fish resources. Inspectors of the service are actively working to prevent poaching and combat illegal fishing. Appropriate measures are being taken against violators, and comprehensive actions to protect aquatic biological resources are ongoing.

13.01.2026, 23:59
Ecology

"GP 'Eco Operator' Collected 60 Million Soms in 2025 from Disposal Fees, - Minister of Nature"

In 2024, a new law concerning production and consumer waste was adopted, which introduces a recycling fee for 24 categories of goods according to the Commodity Nomenclature of Foreign Economic Activity (TN VED), including 300 sub-goods. This was reported by the Minister of Nature, Meder Mashiev, in an interview with AKIpress, citing official data. The Commodity Nomenclature of Foreign Economic Activity (TN VED) is a system of codes used to classify all goods that cross the borders of the

13.01.2026, 18:14
Ecology

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

By 2024, the number of illegal dumps in Kyrgyzstan has decreased from 400 to 220, reports the Minister of Nature. This has been made possible thanks to actions taken to improve waste management and organize landfills. According to the minister, work on consolidating and modernizing landfills continues. “As I mentioned, through extended producer responsibility (EPR), we aim to improve the waste management system, especially concerning hazardous waste,” noted the minister.

13.01.2026, 18:11
Ecology

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

In the Bazar-Korgon district, employees of the Jalal-Abad Environmental Supervision Department discovered the illegal keeping and storage of birds by a citizen. According to information provided by the environmental supervision, the man was fined 10,000 soms in accordance with Article 261 of the Code of Offenses, which pertains to illegal hunting and the capture of animals.

13.01.2026, 15:12
Ecology

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

The weather in Kyrgyzstan on January 13. According to information 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. There will also be no precipitation during the day. Snow drifts and ice slicks are possible in mountainous and foothill areas. The wind will be from the southeast at a speed of 5-10 m/s.

12.01.2026, 14:29
Ecology

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

On January 11, inspectors from the Issyk-Kul Regional Department of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service conducted an operation to confiscate 300 meters of illegal synthetic nets from the waters of Lake Issyk-Kul. The Ecological and Technical Supervision Service noted that regular raids are carried out on the waters of the lake as part of efforts to ensure environmental safety and combat the illegal use of natural resources.

12.01.2026, 12:07
Ecology

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

On January 9, another raid took place in the Kara-Kulja district, organized by inspectors from the Osh regional office of the Environmental Protection Service in collaboration with the staff of the "Bars-2" group of the NABU organization. This raid was initiated based on operational information. According to representatives of the Environmental Protection Service, during the raid in the Ylai-Talaa area, a man was apprehended for hunting without the appropriate permit, without the

12.01.2026, 11:30
Ecology

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

Ecological inspectors in the Osh region, together with officers from the Kyzyl-Zhar rural police department, conducted a raid on compliance with hunting regulations on January 8 in the Aylakuu area. As a result of the inspection, a man was found who illegally shot a hare and a partridge. In accordance with the provisions of Article 263 of the Code of Offenses (regarding violations of hunting rules), he was fined 12,500 soms.

12.01.2026, 11:04
Ecology

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

On January 8, in the Uzgen district, inspectors from the Environmental Supervision Service of the Osh region, together with employees of the "Bars-2" group of the NABU organization, conducted a raid, during which cases of illegal fishing were identified. During the operation, a citizen was found fishing in the Jazy River without the necessary permits. He was fined 1,000 soms in accordance with paragraph 1 of Article 266 of the Code of Offenses, which pertains to violations of amateur

12.01.2026, 10:36
Ecology

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

In the Kargalyk rural district of the Toguz-Toro district, a case of environmental violation was recorded, identified by inspectors from the Jalal-Abad regional office of the Environmental Protection Service. According to information provided by the Environmental Protection Service, a citizen named K.J. unlawfully disposed of waste in an unauthorized location.

12.01.2026, 09:56
In the Issyk-Kul Region, 300 meters of fishing nets were seized during a raid
Ecology

In the Issyk-Kul Region, 300 meters of fishing nets were seized during a raid

On January 11, another event of raid control took place in the Issyk-Kul region, organized by the regional department of the ecological and technical supervision service. According to information provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources, during the raid, old synthetic fishing nets of Chinese manufacture were identified and seized, with a total length of 300 meters. Such measures are aimed at curbing illegal fishing in the region.

12.01.2026, 08:50