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Regional Climate News
Legal committee of Georgian parliament takes
1 minute to assess foreign agents law
Georgia's Parliament's Legal Committee
swiftly approved the contentious foreign agents law in just 67 seconds, with
most opposition MPs unable to attend the session, amidst widespread protests
against the bill in Tbilisi over the weekend. Over 50,000 demonstrators
marched through the capital opposing the law, likened to repressive Russian
legislation targeting Kremlin critics, which requires organizations
receiving foreign funding to be labeled as "foreign agents."
US Senate approves bill to ban Russian
uranium imports
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed
legislation to block imports of Russian uranium, aligning with efforts to
undermine Russia amid its conflict with Ukraine, following earlier approval
by the House of Representatives. The bill, expected to be signed into law by
President Biden, aims to halt Russian uranium imports 90 days after
enactment while providing waivers for domestic reactor supply concerns and
unlocking $2.7 billion for domestic uranium production.
Kyrgyzstan: Unsolved Issues in Renewable
Energy Sources
Experts note that Kyrgyzstan has significant
potential for renewable energy development, but this requires addressing
many challenges, including global commitments to reduce the use of fossil
fuels and addressing the energy crisis. The country's authorities are
actively developing renewable infrastructure, commissioning small
hydroelectric power plants and planning the construction of solar and wind
farms. However, issues remain unresolved, such as the provision of water for
the construction of hydropower plants and determining how much electricity
can be generated from renewable sources.
Azerbaijan: BP launches new oil production
facility
Azerbaijan will get a welcome earnings boost
from BP’s announcement that it has launched production at a new $6-billion
facility in Azerbaijan’s giant Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli oil field. The upgrade
can boost the field’s output by as much as 25 percent.
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan plan to sell green
energy to Europe via Azerbaijan
Energy Minister Almasadam Satkaliyev said
that the cost of the project to export electricity from Kazakhstan and
Uzbekistan via Azerbaijan to Europe will be determined by the end of the
year, and the project plans to utilize the wind potential of the Caspian
Lowlands and the Aral Sea area for exports. The construction of about 7 GW
of capacity in Kazakhstan and up to 5 GW in Uzbekistan is aimed at providing
clean energy supplies to Europe, and the signing of a memorandum of
cooperation between the three countries has paved the way for the project's
implementation.
Will Kazakhstan go nuclear?
Kazakhstan is grappling with the contentious
issue of nuclear power, fearing public backlash if they proceed without
popular support. President Tokayev proposed a national referendum in
September to gauge public opinion, but progress has been slow due to
extensive preparatory work required. Memories of past government missteps,
combined with lingering concerns over nuclear testing's legacy, have made
nuclear energy a deeply sensitive issue for many Kazakhs.
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World Climate News
‘Hopeless, Broken’ Climate Scientists
Deliver a Call to Action for Everyone
The Guardian's recent survey reveals that
many top climate scientists feel "hopeless and broken" due to the severity
of climate change predictions, with only a small percentage believing
countries will meet the crucial 1.5°C warming target. Despite this grim
outlook, there are rays of hope, including significant progress in solar and
wind energy, advancements in battery storage technology, and ambitious
renewable energy projects around the world, indicating that solutions are
within reach if urgent action is taken. The juxtaposition of dire warnings
and promising developments underscores the critical importance of heeding
scientists' calls for action and accelerating efforts to combat climate
change.
UN agrees carbon market safeguards to tackle
green land grabs
The new global carbon market established
under the Paris Agreement will implement a system allowing local communities
to challenge UN-registered carbon credit projects both before and after
their implementation, addressing concerns about land grabs and environmental
abuses. Negotiators and experts recently approved an appeals and grievance
procedure for the UN's proposed Article 6.4 carbon crediting mechanism,
aiming to empower vulnerable communities and individuals and uphold their
rights. While the procedures mark a significant step forward in ensuring
accountability and protecting affected communities, concerns remain about
potential retribution against complainants and the need for further
safeguards.
Climate Change Media Partnership COP29
Reporting Fellowship
The Climate Change Media Partnership (CCMP)
has opened applications for its COP29 Reporting Fellowship Program, inviting
up to 20 journalists from low- and middle-income countries to report
in-person at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the
Parties (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan from November 11-22, 2024. Established
in 2007, the CCMP has facilitated coverage of the annual UN climate talks
for journalists worldwide, offering valuable training and insights into
global climate action. The fellowship covers travel expenses, accommodation,
meals, insurance, and provides logistical support, aiming to equip fellows
with the resources and knowledge needed to report effectively on the climate
negotiations.
Fossil fuels generated less than a quarter
of the EU's electricity in April
Renewable energy sources, particularly wind
and solar, drove a significant drop in fossil fuel generation in the EU,
resulting in fossil fuels providing less than a quarter of the bloc's energy
for the first time in April. Wind and solar alone generated more than a
third of the EU's electricity, with coal contributing just 8.6 percent of
the energy mix compared to 30 percent in 2023, marking a significant shift
in the region's energy landscape. Despite rising electricity demand, fossil
fuel electricity generation continued to decline as renewables increasingly
replaced them in the energy mix, indicating a structural transition towards
cleaner energy sources in the EU.
Stop deep sea mining before it fuels wars
The deep ocean, one of Earth's last
untouched frontiers, is threatened by the nascent industry of deep sea
mining, driven by the extraction of metals and minerals purportedly for
clean energy transition but now marketed for military purposes. Despite
attempts to justify its existence as essential for the energy transition,
scientific evidence suggests otherwise, leading 25 governments to reject or
call for a cautious approach to deep sea mining. Companies driving this
industry, exemplified by The Metals Company and Kongsberg, are accused of
greenwashing and hypocrisy, exacerbating geopolitical tensions and risking
environmental destruction and global conflict.
2024 Resilience Fellowship
The Global Initiative Against Transnational
Organized Crime launches 5th edition of the Resilience Fellowship to support
community responses in fragile contexts
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