Social Aspects of the Ecological Crisis

Today it is becoming evident to an ever-growing number of people that the ongoing disruption of the harmonious integrity of the natural environment is directly linked to human activity. Anthropogenic pressure on natural ecosystems has greatly increased, and they can no longer cope with it and function normally.

Kegeti — The Beginning of the Journey

In the past, the mountain ranges were not the obstacle for horseback travelers that they have now become for motorists. Through the Kyrgyz Ala-Too, almost every gorge led to bountiful summer pastures — jailoo. One such gorge is Kegeti, located east of Bishkek between the basins of the Issyk-Ata and Shamshy rivers.

Much Ado About Nothing

Vecherniy Bishkek, October 5, 2012.
The country's largest gold-mining enterprise is once again coming under attack. This time, representatives of a certain public association, 'Tenir-Too Yntymak Toby,' claim to be acting on behalf of the residents of Naryn.

The Problem of Man

The development of ideas about human nature. In every age, people have pondered who they are, how they came to be, and why they exist in the world. At first, they did not distinguish themselves from other living creatures, or even from inanimate objects

Tall-Grass Meadows of Kyrgyzstan

Tall-grass meadows are widespread in the forest-meadow belt of the mountains, at elevations from 1,900 to 2,500 m, in the ranges of the Northern and Western Tian Shan, and occur fragmentarily in the Inner Tian Shan. According to their origin, geographic position, and floristic composition, two

Elements of Environmental Ethics in the Religions of Central Asia

To understand the situation that has developed in the sphere of ecology, it is important to consider environmental problems not only as the dynamics of technological shifts, but also as a system of people's actual way of life, which determines the nature of their relationship with nature.

The Plant World of Kyrgyzstan

The contrasts of Kyrgyzstan's nature — its location in the center of the continent, far from oceans and seas, surrounded by vast deserts, mountain ranges of varying orientation rising above the snow line, and a complex geological history — all account for the richness and diversity of the Republic's vegetation cover.

Ecologically Oriented Restoration of Plots

The main operating principles of these plots are the creation and use of restorative successions, launched within microterritories, and the promotion of the restoration of local hotspots of biodiversity and food chains.

Identifying Anthropogenic Pressure on the Soil Cover of Schrenk's Spruce (Picea schrenkiana) Stands in the Sary-Chelek State Biosphere Reserve

The Sary-Chelek State Biosphere Reserve, under the jurisdiction of the State Forestry Service of the Kyrgyz Republic, is located in the northwestern part of the Jalal-Abad region, within Aksy district.

Environmental Education for Sustainable Development in Kyrgyzstan

Environmental Education for Sustainable Development in Kyrgyzstan: Proceedings of the Republican Scientific-Practical Conference

Modern Conditions for the Formation of Ecological Consciousness in Kyrgyzstan

In our time, the problem of the interaction between nature and humans has become acute. Prolonged impact on nature, violation of the laws of its existence, and ignorance of the consequences of environmental impact have led to irreversible ecological phenomena on the planet.

Man Outside Nature

Man possesses enormous potential — both creative and destructive.