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The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ministry of Emergency Situations launched the "Zhasyl Muras" portal for online monitoring of seedlings in test mode.

On March 16, at a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on Agricultural Policy, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources Almaz Musaev announced the launch of a new electronic portal for monitoring forests and orchards in Kyrgyzstan. Currently, it is operating in test mode. This portal provides the opportunity to:

16.03.2026, 12:38
Ecology

The Ministry of Agriculture confirmed a six-month ban on the import of seedlings

At a meeting of the Agrarian Policy Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Gulsharkan Kultaeva discussed the fate of seedlings that were imported by entrepreneurs before the ban on their import came into effect. The deputy reported that businesses had already brought in various varieties of fruit seedlings; however, as of March 1, a ban on their import has been in effect, which will last for six months. This has raised questions about what to do with the already delivered planting material.

16.03.2026, 11:45
At Issyk-Kul, cameras captured rare birds
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At Issyk-Kul, cameras captured rare birds

In the Issyk-Kul Nature Reserve, surveillance cameras have begun to capture rare moments from the lives of birds. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources. The agency emphasized that thanks to the improvement of material and technical equipment carried out at the beginning of 2026, the reserve staff has been able to significantly enhance the quality of wildlife monitoring and now has the capability to obtain accurate data on the state of the animal world.

16.03.2026, 10:37
During a raid at Issyk-Kul, 400 meters of fishing nets were seized
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During a raid at Issyk-Kul, 400 meters of fishing nets were seized

A recent raid on the waters of Issyk-Kul resulted in the seizure of 400 meters of illegal fishing nets. This was reported by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. It became known that inspectors from the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service, working in cooperation with representatives of the Issyk-Kul regional administration, conducted the raid to detect instances of illegal fishing. During this event, an old Chinese fishing

16.03.2026, 09:38
Ecology

Oxford scientists have discovered how extreme weather affects the survival of chicks

A recent study by the University of Oxford, published on March 11 in the journal Global Change Biology, demonstrated that sharp cold spells and heavy rains significantly slow the development of great tit chicks, negatively impacting their chances of survival. The study is based on 60 years of data on more than 80,000 birds collected in the Wytham Woods in Oxford. It was found that cold days in the first week after hatching and heavy rains can lead to a reduction in chick mass by up to 3% by the

16.03.2026, 09:14
Ecology

In Bishkek, no precipitation, daytime up to +10 — weather forecast for March 16

Weather conditions in Kyrgyzstan on March 16. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, rain and snow are expected at night in some areas of the Osh and Batken regions, with snow in mountainous areas. During the day, rain and snow may be observed in isolated places in the Osh, Batken, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions, while no precipitation is anticipated in the Chui, Talas, and Jalal-Abad regions.

16.03.2026, 08:43
Ecology

Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan and Minister of Ecology of Kazakhstan Discussed Cooperation in the Field of Ecology and Experience Exchange

The meeting, which took place on March 13, was held between Kudaibergen Bazarbayev, the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Kazakhstan, and Erlan Nysanbaev, the Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan. According to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, issues of strengthening cooperation in the field of ecology and the agenda for the upcoming Regional Thematic Summit were discussed.

14.03.2026, 15:08
Ecology

400 Meters of Fishing Nets Removed from the Waters of Issyk-Kul

Thanks to the joint efforts of inspectors from the Ecological Supervision Service and the Issyk-Kul Regional Administration, a raid was conducted to combat illegal fishing. The press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources reports this. As a result of the inspection, old fishing nets with a total length of 400 meters were removed from the waters of Issyk-Kul.

14.03.2026, 13:38
Ecology

Storm Warning: Avalanche Risk and Icy Conditions Expected on Mountain Roads

Due to unstable weather conditions, snow avalanches, snow drifts, snow cover, and ice are expected in the mountainous regions of Kyrgyzstan on March 14-15. Avalanches are anticipated on the following roads: - 121-138 km of the Bishkek—Osh road (Töö-Ashuu pass) and 198-265 km (Ala-Bel pass, Chychkan gorge);

14.03.2026, 12:37
Ecology

In Chui Region, three men were fined for illegal hunting and one man for illegal fishing

On March 12, inspectors from the Chui Regional Department of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service conducted a raid aimed at identifying cases of illegal hunting and fishing in the Panfilov, Jayil, Moscow, Sokuluk, Issyk-Ata, and Kemin districts. According to information provided by the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service, three men were detained during the raid for engaging in illegal hunting.

13.03.2026, 13:26
Ecology

The laboratories of the Ministry of Natural Resources have been accredited and received international quality recognition.

The laboratories of the Department of Environmental Monitoring under the Ministry of Natural Resources have successfully passed accreditation according to the GOST ISO/IEC 17025-2019 standard, confirming their competence. According to the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, the laboratories can now use the ILAC (International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation) emblem, which symbolizes high quality and unites more than 43,000 laboratories in 70 countries.

13.03.2026, 11:49
Ecology

The Department of Eco-Monitoring Participated in the International Laboratory Testing Program "Coal-2025-1" in Moscow

Specialists from the Department of Environmental Monitoring participated in the international laboratory testing program "Coal-2025-1," which took place in Moscow. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources. As part of the interlaboratory comparative tests, the department's experts demonstrated high accuracy in their research, indicating that the quality analyses of solid fuels conducted meet strict industry standards, as stated in the

13.03.2026, 11:43
The Ministry of Natural Resources of the Kyrgyz Republic confirmed the international level of accuracy in coal quality expertise.
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The Ministry of Natural Resources of the Kyrgyz Republic confirmed the international level of accuracy in coal quality expertise.

According to a statement from the department, employees of the Environmental Monitoring Department of the Ministry of Ecology of the Kyrgyz Republic successfully passed international tests called "Coal-2025-1," which took place in Moscow. During inter-laboratory comparative tests, according to the Ministry of Ecology, specialists demonstrated a high level of accuracy in their research, confirming that the coal quality analyses meet strict industry standards. In addition, the ministry

13.03.2026, 10:18
Laboratories of Kyrgyzstan Received ILAC International Recognition
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Laboratories of Kyrgyzstan Received ILAC International Recognition

The laboratories that are part of the Department of Environmental Monitoring of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of Kyrgyzstan have successfully passed accreditation according to the international standard GOST ISO/IEC 17025-2019. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, they now have the right to use the ILAC (International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation) mark, which symbolizes high quality and

12.03.2026, 15:17
Ecology

In Kyrgyzstan, no precipitation; fog in places at night and in the morning — weather forecast for March 13

Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on March 13. According to data from Kyrgyzhydromet, clear weather conditions without precipitation are expected across the republic. However, fog may appear in some areas during the night and morning. Snow cover and ice remain on mountain and foothill sections of the roads. The wind will blow from variable directions at a speed of 1-6 m/s.

12.03.2026, 13:18
Chynybaeva: The Main Problem of Plastic Bags is Their Disposal
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Chynybaeva: The Main Problem of Plastic Bags is Their Disposal

In an interview with Birinchi Radio, Aizhan Chynybaeva, president of the Eco Demi Foundation and ambassador of World Cleanliness Day, spoke about the issues related to plastic bags, their disposal, and measures to limit their use in the Issyk-Kul region. She emphasized that while restrictions on the use of plastic bags are necessary, their implementation in practice poses significant challenges. In her opinion, the real problem is not the bags themselves, but their disposal. Chynybaeva

12.03.2026, 10:16