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Climate Activism and Green Transition in EECCA
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Climate Change and Energy News:
Weekly Digest by CAN EECCA
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Dear subscribers,
This issue highlights the week’s key
developments in climate, energy, and the environment — with a sharp contrast
between political declarations and real climate challenges across the region
and beyond.
Kazakhstan debates oil oversight reform,
while Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan secure hundreds of millions of dollars for
resilience and restoration. In Chernobyl, a new solar power plant goes
online. On the global stage: record-breaking heat in Europe, rapidly
deteriorating ocean conditions, and a long-awaited international shipping
agreement.
We’re always open to hearing your thoughts,
ideas, or stories — don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Sincerely,
The CAN EECCA Team
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News from the EECCA Region
If I Were the Minister of Ecology and
Natural Resources of Kazakhstan…
The Karaganda Ecological Museum (Ecomuseum),
a member of the CAN EECCA network, shares an expert opinion: countries that
manage to balance economic interests with the need to preserve a healthy
environment move forward, while those making little effort remain stagnant
or fall behind. Kazakhstan is traditionally seen as part of the latter
group, with no real ambition to improve its position in global environmental
rankings. In this article, environmental activist Dmitriy Kalmykov,
Development Director of the Karaganda Regional Ecological Museum, reflects
on the steps that need to be taken at the level of government, business, and
citizens to make Kazakhstan’s economy environmentally sustainable.
Climate Dilemma: What’s More Costly — Action
or Inaction?
How climate change is linked to global and
local economies, why the energy transition is not just an environmental
issue but an economic one, and what debates are currently unfolding around
the costs of phasing out fossil fuels.
Asian Development Bank to Allocate $222
Million to Kyrgyzstan for Investment Projects
According to Deputy Minister of Finance
Altynbek Kudayberdiev, under the agreement, the ADB will provide $222
million to finance public investment projects. The funds are planned to be
directed toward implementing investment initiatives, as well as the
reconstruction of irrigation and energy systems, climate change adaptation,
and improving the resilience of the water management sector. Monitoring will
be required.
Solar Power Plant Launched in Chernobyl
On April 12, a new solar power plant was
launched in Chernobyl. The project was funded by the Spanish government
through greenhouse gas emission quotas under the Kyoto Protocol, according
to Ukraine’s Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources.
Minister Svitlana Grynchuk stated that the
project initially began in 2019 but was halted following the full-scale
invasion. Construction later resumed, and by autumn 2024, the project was
nearing completion. The station is now fully operational and connected to
Ukraine’s power grid.
Uzbekistan and World Bank Launch $153
Million Sustainable Landscapes Project
At the climate forum in Samarkand, the
Ministry of Ecology of Uzbekistan and the World Bank launched a new
initiative: the “Sustainable Landscapes Restoration Project.” The project is
financed with $153 million and aims to expand forest areas and improve
living conditions in regions affected by land degradation.
Moldova to Manage Energy Efficiency Efforts
Through New Information System
The Government of Moldova has approved the
concept of the Energy Efficiency Information System (SINEE), aimed at
improving the management of energy efficiency measures and organizing data
on energy savings. The new digital platform will be administered by the
National Center for Sustainable Energy, and all interested stakeholders will
have access to relevant information.
Kazakh MP Calls for Audit of All Oil
Projects in the Caspian Sea
Member of the Mazhilis, Sergey Ponomarev,
has raised concerns about the environmental situation in the Caspian Sea. In
a parliamentary inquiry, he pointed to a significant drop in sea levels and
a biodiversity crisis. According to him, deteriorating ecological conditions
in the Atyrau and Mangystau regions are contributing to declining life
expectancy and rising cancer rates.
Experts to Assess Environmental Risks of
Rogun Hydropower Project in Tajikistan
The World Bank Inspection Panel has received
complaints from residents living downstream of the Amu Darya River, who
expressed concerns over environmental risks associated with the continued
construction of the Rogun Hydropower Plant in Tajikistan. Experts will
investigate the issue and provide an assessment, according to the
environmental coalition "Rivers Without Boundaries."
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World Climate and Energy News
Europe's Climate in 2024: The Hottest Year
on Record
Europe remains the fastest-warming
continent, and the impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly
evident. The year 2024 was the hottest on record, with unprecedented
temperatures in central, eastern, and southeastern parts of the region.
Storms were often severe and floods
widespread, claiming at least 335 lives and affecting around 413,000 people.
A stark climate divide was observed throughout the year: the east
experienced extremely dry and hot conditions, while the west faced warm but
rainy weather.
The climate crisis has tripled the duration
of deadly ocean heatwaves, scientists find
According to a new study, half of all marine
heatwaves recorded since 2000 would not have occurred without global warming
caused by the burning of fossil fuels. These events have become not only
more frequent but also more intense — on average 1°C hotter, and
significantly more in some regions.
This is the first large-scale study that
shows just how deeply the climate crisis is altering the state of the world’s
oceans. Scientists also note that warmer water absorbs less carbon dioxide,
further accelerating global warming.
Breakthrough in shipping emissions
regulation: Global agreement reached
After nearly a decade of negotiations,
countries have agreed on a global deal to cut emissions in the shipping
sector.
Starting from 2028, shipowners will be
required to switch to cleaner fuels or face penalties of up to $380 per ton
of CO₂ emitted. The agreement covers the vast majority of the world’s
commercial fleet.
Talks were almost derailed after Saudi
Arabia called for a last-minute vote and the U.S. withdrew from the process.
Nevertheless, the deal was approved at a session of the United Nations’
International Maritime Organization (IMO).
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Opportunities
Youth Forum on Glacier Preservation –
Dushanbe, May 28–31
Applications are now open for the youth
forum within the framework of the High-Level International Conference on
Glacier Preservation. Young climate activists from countries affected by
glacier melt are invited to apply.
To apply, send your: full name, email, age,
organization, and a short bio.
Contact: Komronbek Avezov —
avezovkomronbek at gmail.com, Telegram: @avkoer
Youth Workshop on IPBES for Europe and
Central Asia
A biodiversity and ecosystem services youth
workshop by IPBES, supported by the German Federal Agency for Nature
Conservation.
What: Regional training on biodiversity,
ecosystems, climate, water, health, and sustainable transitions
Where: Europe (exact location to be
confirmed)
When: November 2025
Who: Young people (18–30 years old) from
Europe and Central Asia engaged in nature conservation and sustainable
development
Conditions: Free participation; travel
support may be available (details TBC)
Deadline: May 31, 2025
Journalism Contest: “Energy Transition for a
Better Future”
The EU-funded SECCA project has launched a
regional media contest for journalists from Central Asia. Submissions are
welcome on the topics of sustainable energy, renewables, energy efficiency,
gender equality, girls' STEM education, green construction, and EU–Central
Asia cooperation. Eligible entries must have been published or aired between
April 15, 2024 and May 14, 2025.
Deadline: May 14, 2025 (23:59 UTC+5)
BOOST: Green Futures Challenge — Support for
Startups from Moldova and Ukraine
UNDP and the Polish Ministry of Foreign
Affairs are launching a regional program for 40 startups from Ukraine and
Moldova focused on green, digital, and circular solutions. The 10-week
intensive includes tailored training, mentorship, funding opportunities, and
international visibility. The program concludes with a Demo Day in September
2025.Eligibility: Legally registered startups or SMEs with an MVP or working
prototype. Joint applications between Moldova and Ukraine are
encouraged.Deadline (Expression of Interest): May 8, 2025UNDP and the Polish
Ministry of Foreign Affairs are launching a regional program for 40 startups
from Ukraine and Moldova focused on green, digital, and circular solutions.
The 10-week intensive includes tailored training, mentorship, funding
opportunities, and international visibility. The program concludes with a
Demo Day in September 2025.
Eligibility: Legally registered startups or
SMEs with an MVP or working prototype. Joint applications between Moldova
and Ukraine are encouraged.
Deadline (Expression of Interest): May 8,
2025
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