*[Enwl-eng] CAN EECCA Newsletter: Veto on the ‘foreign agent’, Ukraine green energy and hydrogen truth
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Regional Climate News
Georgia president vetoes 'foreign agent' law
Georgia's president has vetoed a
controversial "foreign agent" law, denouncing it as fundamentally Russian
and a hindrance to the country's EU membership aspirations. The law, passed
by MPs on Tuesday, requires NGOs and media funded by foreign donors to
register as organizations representing foreign interests. Despite the
symbolic veto, the ruling Georgian Dream party can override it with another
parliamentary vote, sparking concerns that the law may threaten the
country's path to EU membership amidst ongoing mass protests against it.
UK government supports Innovate Ukraine
green energy programme
The UK and Ukraine have initiated Innovate
Ukraine, a program backing 13 green energy initiatives to transform Ukraine’s
energy infrastructure and promote post-war recovery. With collaboration from
over 50 UK and Ukrainian organizations, the program aims to displace fossil
fuels and attract £5m in private sector co-investment. Ukrainian Minister of
Energy, Herman Halushchenko, emphasized the importance of energy
independence and green transition, foreseeing significant cooperation
between the two nations in the energy sector's future.
Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan press
ahead with ambitious electricity export plan
Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan are
collaborating on a green energy plan to link their power grids and export
electricity to the European Union, primarily using wind and solar power. The
countries have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore joint
electricity export potential, with plans including the construction of a
high-voltage cable across the Caspian Sea. Uzbekistan aims to significantly
increase its renewable energy capacity by 2030, while Kazakhstan and
Azerbaijan will facilitate the power export arrangement, contributing to
regional economic integration and trade initiatives.
Young Peacebuilders in South Caucasus and
Central Asia – 8th Edition
Youth aged 18-25 from South Caucasus and
Central Asia are invited to apply for the UNAOC Young Peacebuilders
programme to address violent extremism by fostering inclusive societies.
Participants will engage in intercultural learning and improve their
peace-promoting actions, with the opportunity to be part of a fully funded
programme taking place in 2024-2025. Eligible applicants must be born
between September 1999 and September 2006, and the application deadline is
July 31, 2024.
13th Eastern European Academy for Social
Democracy
The FES Regional Office “Dialogue Eastern
Europe” invites young professionals from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,
Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine, and Germany to participate in the Eastern
European Academy for Social Democracy in Brussels from July 8-12, 2024. This
event will provide insights into the complexities and implications of EU
enlargement, including the challenges and opportunities it presents amid
regional security concerns and the rise of totalitarian regimes.
Participants will engage in collaborative projects, visit EU institutions,
and gain firsthand knowledge from experts, while also having numerous
networking opportunities.
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World Climate News
The dirty truth about the EU’s hydrogen push
The EU's promotion of hydrogen as a clean
energy solution risks extending fossil fuel dependence and deepening
extractive practices. Despite the hype, 99% of global hydrogen is produced
from fossil fuels, contributing significantly to CO2 emissions, while green
hydrogen remains a minuscule part of production due to its high demands on
resources. Even "blue" hydrogen, touted as low-emission, has a substantial
climate footprint due to limited CO2 capture and additional methane
emissions, making it less climate-friendly than claimed.
6 lies fossil fuel companies tell to
continue business as usual
Fossil fuel companies often resort to
familiar, misleading arguments when confronted with the damaging effects of
their operations. These include blaming consumer demand, promoting gas as a
transitional energy, and justifying slow transitions away from fossil fuels.
Despite claims of investing in renewables and contributing to economies,
their actions perpetuate environmental harm and social injustices,
particularly in developing countries. It's time to challenge these
falsehoods and hold fossil fuel companies accountable for their role in
exacerbating the climate crisis and perpetuating neocolonial practices.
A tragedy in three acts: yesterday, today,
and tomorrow
Greenpeace Brazil is responding swiftly to
the devastating floods in Rio Grande do Sul, providing aid to affected
communities and demanding urgent climate action to prevent future tragedies.
With the death toll surpassing a hundred and thousands displaced, the
emergency response is urgent and essential. Greenpeace Brazil is mobilizing
resources, including setting up solidarity kitchens and distributing
essential supplies, to support those affected by the floods, emphasizing the
importance of solidarity and long-term support.
Jellyfish could be one marine creature that
benefits from climate change
Warming ocean waters could enable jellyfish
to expand their habitats towards the poles, benefiting from climate change
while many marine animals suffer. Research from Germany's Alfred Wegener
Institute predicts that seven out of eight Arctic jellyfish species could
extend their range by the century's second half, with the lion’s mane
jellyfish potentially tripling its habitat. This shift could significantly
impact the marine food web, as jellyfish compete with fish for resources and
prey on fish larvae and eggs, potentially hindering fish population
recovery.
‘Nothing left’: How climate change uprooted
an Indigenous village
Tsitsiri Samaniego, leader of an Indigenous
Ashaninka village in Peru, observes distressing signs of environmental
degradation in his ancestral homeland, with deforestation, river
contamination, and crop blight threatening his people's way of life. Seeking
guidance from his ancestors, he visits his grandfather's grave, finding
solace and strength in the spiritual connection to his heritage. Faced with
the harsh realities of development and climate change, Samaniego
contemplates migration as a last resort, highlighting the plight of
Indigenous communities globally grappling with the impacts of environmental
degradation and climate variability.
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