Legislation

The land, its subsoil, airspace, waters, forests, flora and fauna, and other natural resources are the exclusive property of the Kyrgyz Republic. They are used for the preservation of a unified ecological system as the foundation of life and activity of the people of Kyrgyzstan and are under special protection of the state.

Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic, Article 12, Clause 5.

Everyone has the right to an environment favorable to life and health.

Everyone has the right to compensation for damage caused to health or property by actions related to the use of natural resources.

Everyone is obliged to treat the natural environment, flora, and fauna with care.

Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic, Article 48, Clauses 1, 2, 3.

The following information is not subject to classification:

on the state of the environment, use of natural resources, healthcare, sanitation, culture, agriculture, education, trade, and law enforcement;

Law “On the Protection of State Secrets of the Kyrgyz Republic,” Article 11, Clause 3.