Solar Expansion: Arctech secured 425 MW of new utility-scale solar projects across Central Asia, including a 325 MW SkyLine II project in Kyrgyzstan—an effort to boost clean energy despite tough local ground conditions. Water Monitoring Boost: Finnish–Kyrgyz training under EU4SustainableCentralAsia strengthened groundwater monitoring skills in Sary-Oy, aiming for more reliable data for climate-sensitive water planning. Bishkek Air Checks: Vehicle emission raids in Bishkek led to three protocols and fines totaling 22,500 soms for exceeding pollution standards. Drought Pressure: Climatologist Zoya Kretova says Kyrgyzstan’s dry season is expanding as evaporation outpaces precipitation, worsening water stress for pastures and irrigation. Asmana City Land Reclassification: An extra 653.87 hectares were shifted for the new Asmana city, with requirements for drainage, seismic safety, risk monitoring, and environmental compliance. Issyk-Kul Event Clean Bill: After the UIM F1H2O powerboat races, inspectors found no fuel spills and no pollution exceedances in lake water, soil, or shore areas. Wildlife Crime Case: In At-Bashy, snow leopard and brown bear skins were found at a recreation site; authorities are preparing materials for legal assessment. Cremation Policy Reversal: President Japarov signed amendments banning cremation of human remains, with the law taking effect August 14. Climate Warming Signals: Kyrgyzstan is warming faster than the global average, with temperatures up about 1.3°C over 50 years, and drought-and-rain swings expected to intensify.