Kyrgyzstan–Korea Forestry Talks: Kyrgyz officials met South Korea’s Forest Service to swap experience on sustainable forest management, reforestation, and climate adaptation. UN Sustainable Development Score: A new UN report ranks Kyrgyzstan 50th out of 169 on progress toward the 2015 Sustainable Development Goals, with moderate gains in areas like green energy and clean water, while noting stagnating confidence in political institutions. Fuel Supply Worry: With Russia’s fuel crunch linked to attacks on refineries, Kyrgyzstan asked neighbors (and Russia) for help to keep gasoline and diesel supplies stable; stocks are said to be sufficient, but some stations report AI-95 shortages. Water Compensation Push: Kyrgyzstan is reviving calls for economic compensation from downstream users in Central Asia’s water dispute, as Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan reject payment ideas under existing agreements. Smog Cuts in Bishkek Schools: Heat pumps are being installed in Bishkek schools and kindergartens to reduce coal use and harmful emissions, with reported coal savings and lower heating costs. Issyk-Kul Drinking Water: A World Bank-backed mid-term review in Batken is moving water projects forward; about 2,000 residents in Sovet are set to gain safe drinking water. Issyk-Kul Mudflow Warning (Regional): Tajikistan warns heavy rain could trigger mudslides, tying into wider Central Asian cooperation on flood and mudflow risk reduction. Uranium Legacy Monitoring: Kyrgyzstan is drafting a unified national system for long-term radiological monitoring of former uranium sites and waste areas, shifting from cleanup to permanent oversight. Issyk-Kul Conservation & Tourism Planning: A July 3 forum will present the “Teskey Issyk-Kul” concept for sustainable development of the lake’s southern shore through 2035–2040. Eco-Activism in Action: An eco-activist walked from Karakol to Bishkek carrying a pine sapling to promote greening and visited a solid waste processing plant on arrival.