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Ecology

Fishing nets retrieved from the bottom of Issyk-Kul are being recycled at a new waste processing plant in Bishkek

Since 2023, measures to clean the lake from debris have been intensified. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, divers have surveyed over 1 million hectares of the lake's bottom. By the end of 2025, about 43 tons of garbage and more than 400 kilometers of fishing nets have been extracted, which were previously handed over to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision.

27.01.2026, 10:55
Winter Bird Count Conducted at Lake Issyk-Kul and Orto-Tokoy Reservoir
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Winter Bird Count Conducted at Lake Issyk-Kul and Orto-Tokoy Reservoir

During the winter period, a count of waterfowl and wetland birds was conducted at Lake Issyk-Kul and the Ortok-Tokoy reservoir, organized by the Directorate of the Biosphere Territory "Issyk-Kul" in collaboration with the Institute of Biology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic. This was reported by the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Kyrgyz Republic. Every year, as part of eco-demographic monitoring, bird counts are carried out in different seasons —

27.01.2026, 10:18
Ecology

Photo - Bear, Mountain Goats, Wild Boars, and Wolves in the "Khan-Teniri" Nature Park

In the State Nature Park "Khan-Teniri," fresh photographs of wild animals captured by the camera traps of the "Ilbirs Foundation" as part of the AMIK project were presented. According to the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, these images showcase rare species of high-altitude animals and their behavior in changing climate conditions. The camera traps captured a bear, wild boars, mountain goats, and even a pack of wolves.

26.01.2026, 19:23
Ecology

A Man Fined for Illegal Hunting in the Kemin District

In the Kemin district, employees of the Chui Regional Department of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service, together with the environmental protection group "Bars" of the NABU, conducted a raid on January 23-24. The press service of the Ministry of Nature reported that this inspection was initiated due to the end of the 2025-2026 hunting season. As part of the raid, documents permitting hunting were checked, and explanatory work was carried out with hunters regarding the

26.01.2026, 17:31
Camera traps recorded rare inhabitants of the "Khan-Teniri" park
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Camera traps recorded rare inhabitants of the "Khan-Teniri" park

Unique photographs of wild animals have been taken in the State Natural Park "Khan-Teniri," as reported by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. The camera traps, which became the main tool in this project, were installed by the Public Fund "Ilbirs" as part of the AMIK initiative. The "Khan-Teniri" park is known as one of the most remote and unspoiled corners of Kyrgyzstan, where rare species such as the snow

26.01.2026, 16:40
Ecology

What weather is expected in February? Overview of Kyrgyzhydromet by regions

According to forecasts, the average air temperature in most regions of the Kyrgyz Republic is expected to be 1-2 degrees above the climatic norm, while precipitation, on the contrary, will be lower than usual values. This information is provided by Kyrgyzhydromet. Detailed forecast for various regions of the country for February:

26.01.2026, 16:19
Ecology

In Bishkek, daytime temperatures up to +7 — weather forecast for January 27

Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on January 27. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, snow is expected in the mountainous areas of Jalal-Abad and Batken regions during the night, while no precipitation is predicted for the rest of the country. During the day, snow may fall in isolated areas of Talas, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions, as well as in the mountainous areas of Chui region. At the same time, there will be no precipitation in the agricultural zone of Chui region, as well as in

26.01.2026, 12:24
Up to 55% of water is lost in the BCHK. A project for its conservation worth 37 million euros is being prepared in the KR.
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Up to 55% of water is lost in the BCHK. A project for its conservation worth 37 million euros is being prepared in the KR.

In order to address the shortage of irrigation water in Kyrgyzstan, a significant project is planned for implementation. Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, shared this news with journalists. According to him, successful negotiations have been completed between the country's government and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development regarding the financing of the concrete lining of the Western branch of the Second Big Chui

26.01.2026, 11:30
Ecology

Deforestation Forces Mosquitoes to Switch to Human Blood

In the rapidly disappearing Atlantic Forest, mosquitoes are beginning to exhibit unusual behavior, adapting to conditions dominated by humans. In a study published in the journal Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, scientists found that many species of these insects prefer to feed on human blood rather than natural wildlife. This shift in mosquito behavior could significantly increase the risk of spreading dangerous viruses such as dengue and Zika. The reduction of the Atlantic Forest is

24.01.2026, 22:25
Ecology

The Prime Minister Kasymaliyev spent his day off in the mountains: a hike in "Ala-Archa" with colleagues

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev, along with members of his cabinet and employees of the Presidential Administration, went for a walk in the Ala-Archa State Natural Park. According to information provided by the Cabinet's press service, this event was organized to promote a healthy lifestyle, foster team spirit among civil servants, and raise awareness about environmental protection and the development of domestic tourism.

24.01.2026, 18:21
Ecology

The Ministry of Emergency Situations showed a stockpile of poaching nets retrieved from the bottom of Issyk-Kul.

The improvement of the technical equipment of the Ministry of Emergency Situations has significantly simplified the tasks of divers and rescuers, as reported by the agency's press service. According to the ministry's information, the diving service has been equipped with new boats, winter and summer suits, as well as underwater drones. Thanks to modern equipment, over the past three years, it has been possible to raise old poaching nets from the bottom that had been in Issyk-Kul for

24.01.2026, 15:05
Ecology

Weather forecast for January 25: Snowfalls expected in the mountains

According to the data from Kyrgyzhydromet, on the night of January 25, snow is expected in the foothills and mountains of the Jalal-Abad region, as well as in the mountainous areas of the Chui and Batken regions, while no precipitation is expected in the valleys of the Jalal-Abad region and in the agricultural zones of the Chui and Batken regions, as well as in the Talas, Osh, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions. During the day on January 25, snow will be observed in some areas of the Naryn region, as

24.01.2026, 14:15
Ecology

The Ministry of Natural Resources reported on what is being done to improve air quality in Kyrgyzstan.

The Minister of Ecology, Meder Mashiev, heads the interdepartmental commission working on a set of measures aimed at improving the environmental situation in the country and reducing air pollution levels. According to the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, a new composition of the interdepartmental commission was approved in March 2025, which includes representatives from 25 ministries, agencies, and deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh.

23.01.2026, 13:30
Ecology

Clear weather during the day, fog in places — weather forecast for January 24

Weather forecast for Kyrgyzstan on January 24. According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, snow is expected in some areas of Chui, Jalal-Abad, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions during the night of January 24. No precipitation is forecasted for Talas, Osh, and Batken regions. During the day, there will be no precipitation; however, fog is possible in some areas. Snow cover and ice will remain on the roads. The wind will blow from the west at a speed of 4-9 m/s, while at night in the western part of

23.01.2026, 12:41
Air pollution cost KR drivers 3.7 million soms in fines
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Air pollution cost KR drivers 3.7 million soms in fines

According to information provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Kyrgyz Republic, in 2025, 202 protocols were drawn up concerning the exceedance of permissible emission standards by vehicles, which resulted in fines totaling over 3.7 million soms. In addition, during inspections of business structures during the same period, 450 protocols were registered with total fines of 9.87 million soms, and notifications were sent to 3,795 economic entities regarding the need to comply with

23.01.2026, 11:53
Ecology

In Bishkek, plans are underway to increase the capacity of wastewater treatment facilities.

The project for the reconstruction of wastewater treatment facilities in Bishkek, costing 56 million US dollars, is in the active implementation stage. The press service of the city mayor's office reported this on January 22. Currently, a significant amount of work has been completed: two tanks have been put into operation, and an automated control system has been successfully implemented.

22.01.2026, 16:05