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In spring and autumn 2024, Kyrgyzstan registered the number of storks migrating to the country for the first time ever. They are mainly located in southern regions, and by results of studies, their number was 267 storks. (more…)
From February 2025, the new law “On the freedom of religion and religious associations” signed by President Sadyr Japarov at the end of January becomes effective in Kyrgyzstan. According to experts, the law contains restrictive measures, yet they believe that new regulations will help the state solve a number of issues. (more…)
In Kyrgyzstan, a number of plant, fungi and animal species are endangered mainly due to human activities, while some species have become extinct. (more…)
In Kyrgyzstan, according to the scientific data, there are about 400 species of birds. Over 50 of them are listed on the Red List and this number can increase. Climate change, poaching, and wildlife impact aggravate the environment favourable to the existence of the bird kind. (more…)
Last week, the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP 29) ended in Baku (Azerbaijan). Central Asian states took part in it as well. Experts say that despite the fact that every country raised important issues, there was no unified regional approach in their speeches.
This year, Kyrgyzstan has registered the unprecedented increase in the number of mudflows. The analysis of causes shows that other than heavy rains such devastating consequences of mudflows have been caused by the insufficient performance of local authorities.
The debate on climate change has intensified as its impact becomes more visible. In the Eastern Europe, Caucasus, and Central Asia (EECCA) region, people face significant climate challenges, including increased temperatures, shifting precipitation patterns, and frequent extreme weather events, affecting agriculture, water availability, and ecosystems. And women play a crucial role in adapting to climate change, particularly in vulnerable communities.
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Climate change poses a serious threat to the food security of Kyrgyzstan, which is in the area of risk farming. According to forecasts, the absence of adaptation measures could lead to annual losses in agriculture exceeding 200 million dollars by the end of the century.
According to experts, vehicle inspection can mitigate the problem of environmental pollution to some extent, but other measures must be taken as well to solve the issue in full. (more…)
Water resources used by Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are essential for the agriculture of both countries. Here’s a special coverage by CABAR.asia of the situation in one of such villages, where locals use water from the channels passing through the two countries. (more…)