Glacier Watch: Kyrgyzhydromet says glacier coverage in the Issyk-Kul basin has shrunk by 33.7% versus older records, with retreat accelerating (down 23.1% in the past 7–10 years), warning of future pressure on rivers feeding Lake Issyk-Kul and on farming and tourism. Enforcement & Pollution: Kyrgyz environmental inspectors fined violators in Bishkek and the Alamedin Gorge (24,000 soms) and also carried out an air-pollution raid in the capital’s October district, fining illegal waste dumping (16,500 soms). Wildlife Protection: A new “Ak Ilbirs” center for snow leopard research and protection is set to open in the Issyk-Kul Nature Reserve, boosting joint expeditions and genomic work; Kyrgyzstan’s snow leopard numbers are reported above 550. Community Safety: Rescuers pulled two people from a vehicle swept away by the Karakol River current in Ak-Suu; both were reported in stable condition. Urban Greenery & Accountability: Residents complain Bishkek’s new trees often die after planting due to poor care and wrong timing, while other cases show greenery being damaged or neglected after removals. Clean-up & Permits: Inspectors found an illegally operating bathhouse (owner agreed to suspend until permits are obtained) and fined a case of illegal waste burning in Alamudun. Training for Climate Data: An international summer school at Issyk-Kul is training young specialists to use modern tools for glacier monitoring and data exchange across the Inner Tien Shan. Tourism, Water, and Ecology: Ecologists monitored water and air around the UIM F1H2O event at Issyk-Kul, with officials saying ecology was not harmed.