From January to May, recycling fee collections totaled 132.1 million soms, an increase of 115.4 million soms compared to the same period last year. The number of payers increased from 50 to 259 entities. The Ministry of Natural Resources of Kyrgyzstan reported.
An international auto expedition Koch Zholu (Path of Nomads) has started today, June 10, from the city of Osh. Five participants departed on two off-road vehicles with the support of the municipal authorities.
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.
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
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.
On the sidelines of the 8th Global Environment Facility (GEF) Assembly in Samarkand, Central Asian countries confirmed their commitment to developing a joint regional initiative to conserve snow leopards, other transboundary wildlife species, and sustainably manage mountain landscapes.
The National Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan recorded an increase in mineral extraction in January-April 2026 to 28,550.7 billion soms. The physical production index increased by 23.8 percent compared to the same period in 2025.
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev held a meeting with investors led by He Ruqiu, a representative of the Chinese mining company Hunan Global South Industry. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported.
The resident population of Kyrgyzstan increased by 24,800 people, or 0.4 percent, from January to March 2026, reaching 7,432 million people as of April 1. These data are presented in a report by the National Statistical Committee.
A forum «Development of Min-Kush Village Through Sustainable Tourism — Revival of Forgotten Towns» was held in Dzhumgal district of Naryn region.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has reclassified 60 hectares of irrigated agricultural land in Kant, Chui region, into residential land designated for the construction of multi-story housing.
The level of gas infrastructure expansion in Kyrgyzstan reached 45 percent at year-end 2025. First Deputy Energy Minister Omurbek Zhenishbekov said at a parliamentary committee meeting.
Kazakhstan has announced the launch of the QaJET (Just Energy Transition) investment platform, supported by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), to attract international financing and accelerate the decarbonization of its economy. A corresponding memorandum was signed on Apri
At least 128 people contacted the Bishkek State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Center regarding tick bites.
On April 22–24, Astana will host the Regional Ecological Summit with the participation of numerous United Nations agencies and international partners. It is expected to produce a joint declaration and a Regional Program of Action for 2026–2030, giving it a formal ambition beyond that of a standard d
Kazakhstan’s Regional Ecological Summit 2026 in Astana on April 22-24 is aiming to turn Central Asia’s environmental strain into a regional political agenda. Organized in partnership with the United Nations, the summit is built around the theme, “Shared Vision for a Resilient Future.” Its stated pur
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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.
Tajikistan plans to launch a lithium mining project at the Namadgut deposit in the Ishkashim district of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region within the next year, according to Minister of Industry and New Technologies Sherali Kabir. Around 80% of the equipment required for the project has already
Tajikistan’s Ministry of Agriculture says farmers will be able to purchase diesel at a subsidized price of approximately $1.20 per liter through the Agency for State Material Reserves as fuel shortages intensify across the country. Speaking at a press conference on July 9, First Deputy Agriculture M