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Snow Leopard, Bear, and Pack of Wolves. Unique Footage from the "Khan-Teniri" Nature Park
Ecology / Exclusive

Snow Leopard, Bear, and Pack of Wolves. Unique Footage from the "Khan-Teniri" Nature Park

New exciting photos of wild animals in their natural habitat have been obtained in the State Natural Park "Khan-Teniri," as reported by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. Specialists set up a camera trap in May 2025, and in December it recorded numerous representatives of the fauna, including a bear, snow leopard, lynx, mountain goats, hares, and a pack of wolves. This natural park is located in the eastern part of the

22.01.2026, 15:27
Ecology

Interdepartmental Group of the Ministry of Natural Resources Inspected Wastewater Treatment Facilities in 32 Cities of Kyrgyzstan from November to December 2025

On January 21, an expanded meeting was held at the Ministry of Natural Resources, chaired by Meder Mashiev, dedicated to the inventory of municipal wastewater treatment facilities (MWTF) in Kyrgyzstan. According to the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, this event was organized to develop comprehensive measures and make decisions regarding the construction, modernization, and reconstruction of outdated treatment facilities. From November to December 2025, an interagency working

22.01.2026, 15:25
Ecology

In the Panfilov District, men were fined for the illegal shooting of three pheasants.

On January 22, a raid took place in the Panfilov district, during which employees of the Chui Regional Department of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service discovered illegal hunting activities. According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, it was established that two individuals shot three pheasants without the necessary permits. The offenders were apprehended at the scene.

22.01.2026, 14:54
Ecology

Snow and Fog Expected in Kyrgyzstan — Weather Forecast for January 23

Weather forecast for January 23 in Kyrgyzstan. According to the Kyrgyz Hydrometeorological Service, significant snowfall is expected during the night in most parts of Chui, Talas, Osh, Jalal-Abad, Batken, and Naryn regions. Precipitation is also possible in some areas of the Issyk-Kul region, with intense snowfall expected in Chui and Jalal-Abad regions. During the day, snow will be observed in most areas of Chui, Talas, Osh, Jalal-Abad, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions, as well as locally in

22.01.2026, 14:45
Ecology

In the Chon-Kemin Nature Park, the feeding of wild animals continues. Video

Winter feeding of wild animals in the Chon-Kemin Nature Park continues. Hay has been placed at feeding sites along the "Zhanibek" route, according to information from the Ministry of Natural Resources press service. Monitoring has shown that roe deer are coming to the feeding site, and traces of wild boar have also been found. Data is being collected using a smart monitoring system.

22.01.2026, 14:08
Ecology

The smog problem in Bishkek persists, but the situation has improved, - speaker of the Parliament on air quality

At the parliamentary meeting on January 22, the speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, reported that this winter season, Bishkek has demonstrated air quality indicators that correspond to the "green zone" several times. According to him, based on daily measurements, the capital's air has transitioned into the green zone, and as he stated, "there is no smog, as usual." The city authorities conducted research to determine the causes of smog and its

22.01.2026, 11:39
Ecology

Deputy: The landfill in the village named after Gagarin burns daily in the summer, smoke reaches Kant

At the parliamentary meeting on January 21, Erkayim Seitkazieva, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, drew attention to the situation with the landfill in the Issyk-Ata district. She noted that on the territory of the Ayil Okmotu Jeek in the village of Gagarin, there is a municipal waste landfill that experiences daily fires in the summer. Even the efforts of 4-5 fire trucks from the Ministry of Emergency Situations do not fully eliminate the sources of flames. According to the deputy, the smoke

21.01.2026, 16:19
Ecology

In Kyrgyzstan, snow and fog in some areas — weather forecast for January 22

According to the data from Kyrgyzhydromet, snow is expected on the night of January 22 in the Talas and Batken regions, as well as in the mountainous areas of the Osh and Jalal-Abad regions. In the agricultural zones of the Osh and Jalal-Abad regions, as well as in the Chui, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions, there will be no precipitation. During the day, snow will fall over most of the territory of the Talas, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions, with some precipitation in the Chui and Osh regions. The

21.01.2026, 15:48
In Kyrgyzstan, the "Nedra" system is being launched in test mode for the digitalization of geology.
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In Kyrgyzstan, the "Nedra" system is being launched in test mode for the digitalization of geology.

A meeting dedicated to the digitalization of the geological sector was held in Bishkek, chaired by the Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, Meder Mashiev. The meeting discussed preparations for the implementation of the information system "Nedra" in test mode. According to the department, as part of the digitalization initiative, a geological information system "Nedra" is being developed at the Kyrgyz Geological Service. The project encompasses

21.01.2026, 15:13
Ecology

The upper area of the Botanic Garden is also planned to be cleared, where laboratories and experimental plots will be located.

The upper area of the Botanical Garden, located between Sukhe-Bator Street and the Southern Highway, will undergo clearing and tidying up. This was reported on January 21 during a broadcast on "Birinchi Radio" by Nurlan Albanov, the deputy director of the Botanical Garden. This territory covers approximately 80 hectares. Plans include creating laboratories for the study of fruit and berry crops, as well as a special experimental botanical laboratory.

21.01.2026, 13:46
Ecology

The Deputy Director of the Botanical Garden Explained Why the Area Was Cleared of Invasive Plants

In the E. Gareev Botanical Garden in Bishkek, the installation of new fences and the clearing of the area from invasive plant species have begun. This was reported on January 21 by Nurlan Albanov, the deputy director of the garden, in an interview on "Birinchi Radio." He noted that the old fences, installed in 1962–1964, have deteriorated, and in some places, holes have formed, allowing people to freely enter the garden area.

21.01.2026, 13:16
UN warns of "global water bankruptcy"
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UN warns of "global water bankruptcy"

According to the latest report from the Institute of Water Resources at the United Nations University, the UN warns that humanity is entering a period of "global water bankruptcy." The study indicates that about 75% of the Earth's population, approximately 6.1 billion people, live in areas with unstable or severely limited freshwater supplies. Every year, nearly 4 billion people face severe water shortages for at least one month.

21.01.2026, 13:04
Ecology

The Ministry of Natural Resources is testing the accounting systems "Digital Waste Registry," "Subsoil," and "Environmental Monitoring" in "Tunduk."

On January 20, an extended meeting was held at the Ministry of Nature under the leadership of Minister Meder Mashiev, with the participation of representatives from structural and subordinate organizations, regional departments, as well as JSC "Tündük" and CJSC "Alpha Telecom." The main topic of discussion was the implementation of the ministry's digitalization strategy. According to the press service of the Ministry of Nature, Minister Mashiev and the chairman of JSC

21.01.2026, 12:20
Ecology

In the Bishkek Botanical Garden, recreational areas and closed zones for scientific work will be created

In the Bishkek Botanical Garden named after E. Gareev, plans are underway to create a number of new facilities, including a children's sports playground, a workout area, a modern conference hall, an outdoor amphitheater, and mini-football fields. This was reported on January 21 by the deputy director of the institution, Nurlan Albanov, on the air of "Birinchi Radio". According to Albanov, the international experience was taken into account when developing plans to improve the

21.01.2026, 12:02
Ecology

Bishkek in the anti-rating for air pollution: coal is one of the reasons, - deputy

Bishkek has once again made it to the anti-rating for air pollution levels, and Deputy Mahabat Mavlyanova (District No. 3) highlighted coal as one of the key reasons for this problem during a parliamentary meeting. According to her, burning coal is one of the main sources of smog. This process releases hazardous substances such as carbon monoxide and arsenic, which have detrimental effects on health. In light of this situation, Mongolia and several other countries have started using smokeless

21.01.2026, 11:21
Ecology

"Mini-football fields in the Botanical Garden are being built on a rocky piece of land, - Deputy Director of the Botanic Garden"

Construction of mini-football fields has begun in the Botanical Garden on a site with rocky soil. This was reported on January 21 during a broadcast on "Birinchi Radio" by Nurbek Albanov, the deputy director of the Botanical Garden. According to Albanov, the area of the Botanical Garden, located on Akhunbaev Street, is 127 hectares. The mini-football fields will be built near the entrance from this same street.

21.01.2026, 11:00
Ecology

The deputy requests to check the environmental safety of the plant in the Kara-Suu district

At a parliamentary meeting, Deputy Gulai Mashrapova, representing District 8, expressed concern regarding the operations of the "Asphalt-Beton Group" plant and requested an inspection of its environmental safety. She noted that local residents are dissatisfied due to the smoke generated by the plant's operations. The plant suspended its activities on December 20 due to adverse weather conditions and plans to resume operations as soon as warm weather returns. Mashrapova insists on

21.01.2026, 10:24
Ecology

The Bishkek City Hall and Belarus Discussed Cooperation in the Field of Ecology and Waste Recycling

At the initiative of the Belarusian side, a working meeting took place at the Bishkek city hall, dedicated to issues of ecology and solid waste management, as well as international experience exchange in the field of waste recycling. This was reported by the press service of the capital's city hall. Vice Mayor of Bishkek Ramiz Aliyev, Belarusian Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Sergey Molunov, and high-ranking representatives of the Belarusian government participated in the event: Minister of

20.01.2026, 17:45