Kyrgyzstan collects over 38 million som for environmental violations in six months

Kyrgyzstan has collected more than 38.6 million som (approximately $440,000 USD) in fines for environmental violations during the first six months of 2026. The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision reported a notable increase in collected fines, despite a moratorium that led to a reduction in the number of inspections conducted.

During the period, the number of inspections dropped from 1,629 to 1,180, and the number of identified violations decreased from 5,033 to 2,902. Similarly, the number of protocols compiled and orders issued also saw a decline. However, the ministry emphasized that the effectiveness of inspectors grew, evidenced by the rise in collected fines from 23.7 million som to 24.3 million som, and an increase in funds recovered through lawsuits from 11.2 million som to 14.2 million som.

Overall, specialists imposed fines and filed lawsuits totaling 65.5 million som for 2,033 violations, with 38.6 million som successfully collected, representing 58.9 percent of the total. The number of raids increased from 108 to 160. In addition to financial penalties, inspectors confiscated 86,550 meters of synthetic fishing nets and removed 1,655 kilograms of waste.

Significant progress was also reported in other areas. The number of registered facilities increased from 217 to 290. At Issyk-Kul Lake, a major tourist destination, 1,267 recreational facilities were brought under control, and the use of polyethylene was reduced by 50 percent, indicating a focused effort to improve environmental conditions and oversight.