Pesticide Ban: Kyrgyzstan has introduced a nationwide complete ban on isofenphos-methyl pesticides, prohibiting production, registration, import/export, sale, storage, transport and use—aimed at protecting public health and the environment. Waste & Energy: Bishkek has started the second phase of its waste-to-energy plant, adding a second processing unit (up to 2,000 tons/day) and a 60 MW power complex; officials say it will cut landfill pressure and reduce CO2 emissions by about 312,000 tons per year once running. Climate Policy: Kyrgyzstan’s Natural Resources Ministry met the UN Resident Coordinator to discuss the new Law “On Climate Activity,” climate finance and monitoring, plus air quality and pollution reduction; preparations for the Bishkek+25 Mountain Summit were also on the agenda. Extreme Heat Context: Meteorologists highlighted that June 13, 2000 in Bishkek hit +36.1°C, underscoring how fast heat records can shift as the region faces worsening climate risks. Regional One Health: Central Asia’s “One Health” consultations wrapped up, aligning countries on pandemic prevention, food system resilience and ecosystem health ahead of the June 25 regional council meeting. Bilateral Environment Links: Kyrgyzstan and Georgia signed cooperation documents that include veterinary medicine and broader environmental protection ties, alongside talks on transport connectivity.