Kyrgyzstan changes rules for compulsory home insurance
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov has signed a law amending the procedure for compulsory home insurance against fires and natural disasters.
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Cabinet approves new financial strategy in case of mudflows
Kyrgyzstan will begin preparing financial reserves in advance for earthquakes, mudflows, landslides, and other natural disasters. The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the Disaster Risk Financing Strategy for 2026–2030.
Seismologist: WHO statement does not mean imminent earthquake in Kyrgyzstan
The WHO statement about the need to strengthen Central Asian countries’ preparations for strong earthquakes does not mean that Kyrgyzstan will definitely experience a powerful earthquake in the near future. Seismologist Kanatbek Abdrakhmatov told Erkin Too newspaper.
Central Asia to create online catalogue of climate risks and mudflow hazards
A regional dialogue has started in Bishkek aimed at harmonizing policies and developing unified digital tools to coordinate efforts among Central Asian countries in addressing climate-related threats.
National volunteering development program proposed in Kyrgyzstan
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev met with Kate Forbes, President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), who arrived in Kyrgyzstan on her first official visit.
Kyrgyzstan records 348 mudflows in first half of 2026, 8 people killed
At least 348 mudflow incidents were registered in Kyrgyzstan in the first half of 2026, with 78 percent of them occurring in the southern regions of the country.
Abramov Glacier in Kyrgyzstan may disappear by 2100, UN climate talks say
The 64th session of the Subsidiary Bodies of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has opened in Bonn, Germany, to prepare decisions for the upcoming COP31 climate conference in Turkey.
Combating climate change: FAO plants over 400,000 trees in Kyrgyzstan
This spring, over 400,000 forest and fruit trees were planted in four districts of Kyrgyzstan as part of an FAO project to combat climate change, the organization’s press service reported.
China to build satellite network to monitor glaciers in Central Asia
China will build a satellite network to monitor glaciers in Central Asia. The project was unveiled at the China — Eurasia International Expo in Urumqi, Xinhua reports.
Tajikistan Warns of Mudslides as Central Asia Expands Flood Cooperation
Authorities in Tajikistan say heavy rain could trigger mudslides in parts of the country in the coming days and have warned people to be extremely careful when traveling on roads near mountains and riverbanks. The warning was issued on Wednesday, days after government officials, scientists, and othe
New shipment of food aid from Russia arrives in Kyrgyzstan
At least 1,067 tons of food aid donated by the Russian Federation to the UN World Food Programme (WFP) have arrived in Kyrgyzstan.
Nearly twice as many mudflows recorded in Kyrgyzstan in 6 months as in 2024
Since the beginning of 2026, more than 240 mudflows have been recorded in Kyrgyzstan. The First Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations Akylbek Mazaripov reported.
Central Asia Remains Highly Vulnerable to Major Earthquakes
Earthquakes accounted for more than half of all deaths linked to natural hazards worldwide between 2000 and 2023, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The agency warns that millions of people across its European Region still live or receive medical treatment in buildings that may not wi
Ukrainian Ambassador to Kazakhstan: From Chornobyl to Zaporizhzhia – Lessons Humanity Risks Forgetting
April 26 marks a date that changed the course of world history. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster , one of the world’s worst nuclear accidents, the consequences of which are still felt today. In an interview with The Times of Central Asia , Ukraine’s Ambassador E
UNDP Opinion: Central Asia – Shared Wildlife, Shared Landscapes, Shared Responsibility
As global leaders gather for the Global Environment Facility ( GEF ) Assembly in Samarkand, Central Asia has an opportunity to send a clear message to the world: protecting biodiversity is not only about saving species — it is about securing water, livelihoods, resilience and long-term stability for
Women in Kyrgyzstan participate in economy significantly less than men — UNDP
Women and girls in Kyrgyzstan continue to have more limited access to rights, opportunities, and resources compared with men. The UNDP Kyrgyzstan Gender Equality Strategy for 2023–2027, published on the organization’s website on July 17, says.
Natural Resources Ministry revokes mining licenses of nearly 100 companies
Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision announced that the licenses of nearly 100 companies to use mineral resources have been revoked following a recent review.
Natural Resources Ministry to launch “Single Window” automated system
The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic announced the launch of an automated information system (AIS) «Single Window» starting July 1, 2026.
Natural Resources Ministry, UN Representative discuss air quality in Kyrgyzstan
Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of Kyrgyzstan Akylbek Toktobaev met with United Nations Resident Coordinator in Kyrgyzstan Antje Grawé to discuss key areas of cooperation in climate policy, environmental protection, and sustainable development.
Natural Resources Ministry reveals fines for shooting of endangered animals
Inspectors from the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of Kyrgyzstan regularly conduct unannounced inspections and raids based on incoming information.
