Kyrgyzstan has launched a major scientific initiative to update its national Red Book, a key document used to monitor and protect rare and endangered species, as reported by
Akchabar, a TV BRICS partner.
The project is being implemented by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision in cooperation with the National Academy of Sciences. Over the next two years, researchers will carry out extensive field and laboratory studies throughout the country to collect up-to-date information on vulnerable species of animals, plants and fungi.
The initiative is expected to create a comprehensive scientific foundation for the preparation of a new edition of the Red Book of the Kyrgyz Republic.
At present, the list of protected species includes 57 bird species, 23 mammal species, two amphibian species, eight reptile species, seven fish species, 18 arthropod species, as well as 89 species of higher plants and fungi.
According to the Ministry of Natural Resources, the updated Red Book will provide a more accurate picture of the country’s biodiversity and support the development of effective conservation measures. The findings will help guide future efforts to protect rare and threatened species and preserve Kyrgyzstan’s natural ecosystems.
The project is expected to strengthen scientific monitoring of biodiversity and contribute to the long-term conservation of the country’s flora and fauna.