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Ecology

In the Karatal-Japyrik Nature Reserve, feeding of wild animals was conducted

In the Karatal-Japyrik State Nature Reserve, on the Karatal site, winter feeding of wild ungulates was carried out on January 13 and 14 as part of the planned activities. According to information from the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, reserve staff placed natural feed in specially designated areas, which had been harvested during the summer and autumn seasons. This includes hay, branch feed, and salt.

16.01.2026, 16:39
Ecology

The Ministry of Natural Resources fined the "Avangard 2" hotel 28,000 soms for smoke emissions.

On January 14, inspectors from the Ecological Supervision Service of the Ministry of Natural Resources arrived in Bishkek at the intersection of Ogonbaeva and Kurmanjan Datka streets to verify information about smoke, which was circulated on social media. According to the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, during the inspection it was found that the source of the smoke was located in the "Avangard 2" hotel at the specified address. Individual entrepreneur S. G. was

16.01.2026, 16:22
Ecology

The new waste plant in Bishkek will not be able to handle waste from neighboring districts, - the mayor

The mayor of Bishkek, Aybek Junushaliev, announced on January 16 that the eco-technology plant for processing solid household waste will not be able to handle garbage from neighboring districts of the Chui region. He made this statement during an on-site meeting of the parliamentary groups of the Jogorku Kenesh "Mekentchil" and "Ata Jurt." According to the mayor, the plant was designed to process 850 tons of waste per day, but currently, its load is 1200-1500 tons.

16.01.2026, 16:13
Ecology

The deputy demanded to strengthen sanitary control over garbage trucks in Bishkek

At the off-site meeting of the parliamentary groups "Mekenchil" and "Ata Jurt," held on January 16, parliament member Gulnara Baatyrova raised an important issue regarding the sanitation of garbage trucks in Bishkek. City Mayor Aibek Junushaliev noted that the need for washing special equipment was relevant in the past, as the trucks could arrive from landfills dirty.

16.01.2026, 15:52
Ecology

The number of pheasants is increasing at Issyk-Kul. About 1200 pheasants have been recorded in the Ak-Suu district.

In recent years, there has been a positive trend in the recovery of the pheasant population in the Issyk-Kul region, which had previously significantly decreased. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources. According to representatives of the ministry, the winter period poses the greatest challenge for these birds. In conditions of reduced natural food, pheasants require additional support.

16.01.2026, 15:10
Ecology

In most of Kyrgyzstan, snow; in some areas, fog — weather forecast for January 17

According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, on January 17, snow is expected at night across most areas of Kyrgyzstan, with heavy precipitation in the Chui, Jalal-Abad, and Issyk-Kul regions. During the day, snow will also fall in most territories, especially in the Issyk-Kul region. There will be a snow cover and ice on the roads, and fog is also possible. The wind will be from the west at a speed of 4-9 m/s, with gusts in some places reaching 15-20 m/s. Air temperature:

16.01.2026, 15:05
Feeding of Wintering White Swans Organized at Issyk-Kul
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Feeding of Wintering White Swans Organized at Issyk-Kul

In the Issyk-Kul region, support has been organized for the white swans wintering in this area. This became known from a statement by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the information from the agency, in order to protect wildlife and its inhabitants, employees of the ecological and technical inspection service of the Issyk-Kul regional administration conducted a feeding campaign for these birds.

16.01.2026, 14:10
Ecology

Storm Warning: Intense Precipitation, Icing, and Wind Strengthening in Kyrgyzstan on January 16-17

According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, a sharp deterioration in weather conditions is predicted in Kyrgyzstan on January 16 and 17: intense snowfall is expected in some areas, as well as the accumulation of wet snow on wires and trees. Fog may occur in certain regions. Snow drifts and icy conditions will form on the roads, and snow drifts are possible in mountainous areas. It is expected that the western wind will strengthen to 15-20 m/s.

16.01.2026, 13:51
In the "Karatala-Zhapyrik" Reserve, winter feeding of wild animals was conducted
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In the "Karatala-Zhapyrik" Reserve, winter feeding of wild animals was conducted

From January 13 to 14, events for the winter feeding of wild ungulates were organized in the territory of the state reserve "Karatel-Japyrik," specifically in the Karatash area. This information was made public by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic. Specialists from the ministry placed feed in designated areas, which had been prepared during the summer-autumn period. This included hay, branch feed, and salt.

16.01.2026, 12:20
Ecology

The Ministry of Natural Resources plans to take samples of air, soil, and water in the area of the landfill.

At the off-site meeting of the parliamentary groups "Mekenchil" and "Ata Jurt" on January 16, Asel Raimkulova, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, reported on the plans of the Department of Environmental Control of the Ministry of Natural Resources to gain access to the landfill, including the eco-technological plant that produces electricity from solid household waste. The Deputy Minister noted that air quality monitoring in the vicinity of the landfill is conducted

16.01.2026, 11:44
Ecology

Photo - Deputies of the City Council were shown how waste is sorted and disposed of in Bishkek

On January 16, deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh from the "Mekenchil" and "Ata Jurt" groups held an off-site meeting at the waste landfill in the capital of Kyrgyzstan. During the event, the parliamentarians were presented with a waste sorting line and were shown the operation of a new eco-technological plant designed for the processing of solid household waste and the generation of electricity.

16.01.2026, 10:40
Ecology

The Cabinet approved the procedure for cleaning the bottom of Issyk-Kul from debris using special equipment.

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Adylbek Kasymaliev, signed a document regulating the deep cleaning of beach areas and the underwater bottom of Lake Issyk-Kul from household waste using specialized equipment. According to government resolution No. 1, which was adopted on January 13, 2026, this decision is aimed at implementing the president's decree on urgent measures to protect the ecology of Lake Issyk-Kul.

16.01.2026, 10:34
Ecology

Snow in most of Kyrgyzstan — weather forecast for January 16

According to the information from Kyrgyzhydromet, on the night of January 16, snow will be observed in a significant part of the Talas region, as well as in some areas of the Chui, Jalal-Abad, Batken, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions. At the same time, no precipitation is forecasted for the Osh region. During the day, snow and rain are expected in most of the Chui, Talas, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions, as well as in some areas of the Osh, Issyk-Kul, and Naryn regions, while only snow will fall in

15.01.2026, 14:44
Ecology

The Environmental Supervision Service identified a fire of waste at a private enterprise in the city of Manas

Specialists from the Jalal-Abad Regional Department of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service conducted an inspection based on information about a fire at the territory of the LLC "MPZ Jalal-Abad" in Manas. According to the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service, the inspection revealed that a spontaneous combustion of white clay (ak topurak) occurred on the premises of the enterprise, caused by sunlight, which was a result of production activities.

15.01.2026, 10:30
Ecology

The Environmental Supervision Service identified unauthorized garbage dumps in the Sokuluk and Jayil districts.

During the inspection activities conducted by inspectors of the Chui Regional Department of the Ecological and Technical Supervision Service, cases of illegal dump formation were discovered. According to the agency's information, such dumps were found in the village of Kun-Tuu in the Sokuluk district and in the village of Sary-Koo, located in the Jayil district.

15.01.2026, 10:20
Ecology

In the Alamedin District, a case of illegal waste burning has been identified, - Environmental Supervision Service

Based on the video appeal received on January 13, inspectors from the Regional Department of the Ecological Supervision Service for Bishkek and the Alamudun District conducted an inspection in the village of Tash-Moynok, where illegal waste burning was recorded. According to information from the Ecological Supervision Service, this violation was confirmed, and the fire was completely extinguished.

15.01.2026, 09:12
Ecology

The cold in Kyrgyzstan will be brought by an Arctic anticyclone forming over Novaya Zemlya, meteorologists say.

According to meteorologists, a powerful cold anticyclone is forming over the New Siberian Islands archipelago, moving southward. It is forecasted that on January 16-17, it will cause a sharp drop in temperatures in Central Asia, including Kyrgyzstan. This anticyclone will be accompanied by the influx of Arctic air masses, leading to a significant decrease in air temperature.

14.01.2026, 19:57
Ecology

The snow leopard caught in Kemine has been released into the wild. Photos and videos

The snow leopard, which was captured in the village of Boroldoy, has been released back into the wild in the Chon-Kemin State Natural Park. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources. As previously reported in sources, on the night of December 30, the snow leopard entered the property of one of the residents of Boroldoy in the Kemin district. After its capture, the animal was temporarily placed in a wildlife rehabilitation center operated by the German Nature

14.01.2026, 18:42