Glacier Loss & Heatwave Warning: Kyrgyzhydromet links Kyrgyzstan’s record July heatwave to a warming trend that is accelerating glacier retreat and threatening water supplies, with Bishkek hitting 43.5°C and power demand spiking amid dry conditions. Issyk-Kul Basin Update: Kyrgyzgidromet reports glacier area in the Issyk-Kul basin has fallen 33.7% over 70–90 years, and 23.1% in just the last 7–10 years, citing climate-driven degradation. Recycling Push: The Natural Resources ministry is building a register of recyclers and expanding licensing after pre-licensing checks at waste-processing firms turning paper, textiles, and PET bottles into new materials. Water & Nature at Risk: Concerns around the UIM F1H2O “Formula 1 on Water” at Issyk-Kul keep surfacing as officials say environmental monitoring and standards were followed, while residents worry about impacts on the lake ecosystem. Wildlife Monitoring: Camera traps in Alai district captured snow leopards, lynxes, and wolves, supporting biodiversity protection efforts. Clean Transport Planning: Kyrgyz Temir Zholu says the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway is slightly ahead of schedule and is routing through tunnels and protected areas to reduce nature impacts. Public Health With an Eco Angle: UNICEF-backed reporting highlights low exclusive breastfeeding rates (44% vs 70% by 2030) and frames breastfeeding support as a sustainable, health-protecting foundation.