During a session of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputies approved a bill in its first reading regulating the protection of Kyrgyzstan's water bodies. According to the parliament's press service, the document aims to preserve ecosystems and prevent the negative impact of economic activities on nature.
Protected objects and ecological risks
The new rules will affect not only the largest lakes but also coastal protection strips, drainage basins, and associated wetlands. The bill covers the regulation of water protection zones for several key water bodies.
During the discussion, Deputy Jailyobay Nyshanov expressed concern regarding ecological safety, noting that alluvial gold mining in water bodies could cause environmental damage.
Issues with asset transfers
Deputy Edita Taigarayeva raised the issue of the complexity of transferring irrigation water facilities. According to her, this is due to the lack of primary documentation from the ayyl okmotu, prompting her to suggest considering the possibility of transferring such facilities with a zero balance.
"The document is aimed at preserving and restoring water body ecosystems, preventing the negative impact of economic activities, and ensuring citizens' right to a favorable environment."
Context
The bill was initiated to protect citizens' rights to a favorable environment. In addition to the environmental document, the parliament also passed amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code and the law on inspections of local government activities in its first reading, as proposed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers.
