*[Enwl-eng] 🌍 CAN EECCA Newsletter // Civil Society at COP29: Exploring the Climate Summit from the Host Region’s Perspective

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                                Civil Society at COP29: Exploring the 
Climate Summit from the Host Region’s Perspective

                                November 19, Baku — The second week of 
COP29, the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on 
Climate Change (UNFCCC), is underway in Baku, Azerbaijan. This UN summit 
marks the first time a climate COP has been hosted in our region, bringing 
unprecedented representation and engagement from Eastern Europe, the 
Caucasus, and Central Asia (EECCA). We want to share some key highlights 
from the perspective of activist groups advocating for climate action across 
the region.

                                After agreeing on the agenda of COP29, the 
summit officially kicked off with a high-level segment on 11–12 November. 
Presidents and high-ranking officials delivered brief, three-minute 
statements outlining their countries’ positions on the climate crisis—a 
unique opportunity to understand their priorities and commitments. To 
provide additional context, we asked our members to share their insights on 
the speeches from their countries’ leaders.



                                False Solutions: Transition Fuels and 
Nuclear Energy
                                While being false solutions to climate 
change, transition fuels like fossil gas as well as nuclear energy are 
greenlighted at COP29. For example, at the high-level event “Advancing the 
Effort to Triple Nuclear Energy,” six additional countries, including 
Kazakhstan, joined the declaration to triple nuclear energy by 2050. 
Originally signed at COP28 in Dubai by 25 countries, including Armenia and 
Ukraine, this declaration continues to gain traction. Read what we think 
about this.

                                Learn more about civil activists’ stance on 
transition fuels and nuclear energy.



                                A Climate COP with an Odour

                                We were also disappointed to learn about a 
bilateral meeting between the Azerbaijani and Russian prime ministers, where 
they discussed cooperation in the oil and gas sector. It is disheartening 
that a climate summit, meant to focus on phasing out fossil fuels, is being 
used to advance deals on dirty energy. Find out more.



                                Learn More About Climate Policy in the 
Region
                                a.. “Good, Bad, and Very Bad Climate 
Policies in the EECCA Region”: This article delves into the region's climate 
policies, from promising green initiatives to decisions that hinder 
progress. Every policy shapes the region’s trajectory toward sustainability 
or increased vulnerability.
                                b.. Climate Policy Overview for Eastern 
Europe, the Caucases and Central Asia: This report provides a comprehensive 
snapshot of the region’s climate actions amid escalating crisis impacts and 
complex socio-economic challenges.


                                CAN EECCA’s Regional Messages at COP29
                                COP29 must mark a decisive shift in climate 
action for Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia (EECCA). We call 
on governments to:
                                a.. Phase out fossil fuels swiftly yet 
equitably.
                                b.. Redirect subsidies from fossil fuels 
toward green energy solutions and energy efficiency.
                                c.. Ensure that civil society plays a 
central role in shaping and implementing climate action.
                                Curious to learn more about our regional 
messages? Read our position for COP29.





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                                Three Previous Issues


                                a.. Record CO2 Levels, Climate Policy 
Overview, and COP29 Plans — November 5
                                b.. Waste-to-Energy in Uzbekistan, 
Violations of the Aarhus Convention in Ukraine, and Voices of Climate 
Communicators — October 29
                                c.. A Solution from Kyrgyz Women, the EU 
Without Russian Gas, and Networking Ahead of COP29 — October 24







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