The team of experts of the Aigine CRC prepared for publication a brochure “Communities that preserve nature: global challenges and the experience of Kunduk village”. Published in September 2020, the brochure contains the following topics: basic concepts of biodiversity and ecosystems, climate change, sustainable development and household waste issues, composting. The brochure includes global trends and experience of Kyrgyzstan. Intended for rural communities and published within the framework of the project “Integration of traditional practices and scientific methods, strengthening the capacity of local specialists and raising awareness of residents for…
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Konduk village, Alai Kuu: the beginning of field research
On September 21, 2020, Aigine CRC began field research in Konduk village as part of the project “Integration of traditional practices and scientific methods, strengthening the capacity of local specialists and raising awareness of residents for the conservation of biodiversity and ecology (Kulun-Ata reserve, Konduk village, Osh region)”. The main expert of the project, Aibek Samakov, trains local residents in methods of collecting material about sacred animals, plants and places of the Kulun-Ata reserve and Alai-Kuu valley, as well as analyzes the materials already collected by local residents. One of…
Transfer of walkie-talkies and camera traps to Kulun-Ata nature reserve
Today, on July 29, Aigine CRC donated 4 walkie-talkies and 4 camera traps for use to Kulun-Ata nature reserve (Kara-Kulzha, Osh province).The transfer was made within the framework of the project “Integration of traditional practices and scientific methods, strengthening the capacity of local specialists and raising awareness among residents for the conservation of biodiversity and ecology (Kulun-Ata nature reserve, Konduk village, Osh province)”. The purpose of the transfer is to create conditions for scientific monitoring of the biodiversity of the Kulun-Ata nature reserve through strengthening the technical equipment and information…
Eating food can be sacred. And growing food can be spiritual
Eating food can be sacred. And growing food can be spiritual. Growing things, tending to them, watering, weeding, ‘gardening’ has long been proven to be a deeply mindful and introspective activity. The attentiveness, diligence, patience and self-control needed to garden cultivates not just plants, but mindfulness, creativity and curiosity within oneself. In turn, this attention and purposefulness transforms the gardening and cultivation into something sacred – not of the ordinary. “The best place to find God is in a garden. You can dig for Him there.” George Bernard Shaw. DID…