*[Enwl-eng] 🌍 CAN EECCA Newsletter: Climate Migration in Tajikistan and First Underground CO₂ Storage
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Dear subscribers,
Dust storms and smog in Dushanbe are
increasingly threatening residents’ health and could trigger climate
migration. Kazakhstan is stepping up water quality control and enforcing the
“polluter pays” principle.
Belarus is planning a third reactor at the
Belarusian NPP, increasing dependence on Russian fuel and associated
environmental risks, while Norway has launched the world’s first underground
CO₂ storage facility.
At the end of this issue — new opportunities
for activists.
Best regards,
CAN EECCA Communications Manager
Aizirek Almazbekova
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News from the EECCA Region
Seeking Clean Air: Could Tajikistan Face
Climate Migration?
Dust storms and smog in Dushanbe are
becoming frequent, making the city one of the most polluted in Central Asia.
Residents report health issues and increasingly consider moving to protect
themselves and their families. This trend highlights how rising heat and air
pollution are already influencing internal and cross-border climate
migration.
How Climate Change Drives Domestic Violence
Extreme heat, drought, and water scarcity
don’t just affect nature—they increase stress, conflict, and violence,
particularly against women in rural households. Climate impacts are
therefore also social issues.
World Bank Report: Climate and Development
Risks in Georgia
The World Bank notes Georgia’s economy is
vulnerable to climate change: agricultural productivity is declining,
extreme weather threatens crops, and creating climate-resilient jobs remains
a priority.
Ukrainian Environmental Activists Continue
Work Amid War
Environmental and climate NGOs in Ukraine
persist with projects, collecting data on war impacts and supporting “green
recovery.” They assist displaced people and protect natural areas despite
security risks and limited funding.
Russia Receives Radioactive Waste from
France for Processing
France sent ten containers of reprocessed
uranium to Russia under a contract with EDF. While enriched fuel will return
to France, the waste will remain in Russia. Experts warn that almost no
other country accepts such materials, raising environmental risks and
regional dependence on Russian nuclear infrastructure.
Kazakhstan Strengthens Water Quality Control
with “Polluter Pays” Principle
The Senate ratified a protocol to the
Transboundary Water Convention, introducing measurable water quality and
sanitation standards. Monitoring reports will be public, and new measures
include unified water resource protection and stricter sanitation controls
to better safeguard public health.
Belarus Plans Third Reactor at Belarusian
NPP: Risks and Dependence
Experts argue that the new reactor lacks
economic sense and deepens dependence on Russian nuclear fuel. The project
carries ecological and financial risks, including potential reactor
meltdowns and pressure on the Viliya River.
Samarkand to Host Global Environment
Facility Assembly in 2026
The 8th GEF Assembly will take place in
Samarkand from May 30 to June 6, 2026, bringing together representatives
from 186 countries to accelerate progress on global environmental goals,
including biodiversity, land restoration, and climate resilience.
New Rules Strengthen Caspian Sea Protection
The Tehran Convention Protocol now requires
impact assessments of major infrastructure projects on neighboring
countries. Construction is allowed only with approval from affected states,
enhancing environmental protection and regional cooperation.
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World Climate and Energy News
Norway Opens World’s First Underground CO₂
Storage Facility
The Northern Lights project under the North
Sea can store up to 1.5 million tons of CO₂ per year, with plans to reach 5
million tons by 2028. CO₂ from Norwegian industrial plants—and later Denmark
and the Netherlands—will be transported underwater and injected 2.6 km deep,
reducing industrial emissions and supporting climate action.
Webinar: COP30 Outcomes and Analysis
Experts will review key results of COP30,
remaining challenges, and implications for governments, business, science,
and society. December 4, 15:00 CET, online.
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Opportunities
Harvard Environmental Fellows Program 2026
Harvard invites applications for a fully
funded two-year program for researchers working on environmental and climate
issues. Fellows will conduct research with Harvard scientists and receive
full financial support, including salary and expenses.
FAO Webinar on Sustainable Forest-Based
Bioeconomy
On December 10, FAO hosts an online session
on sustainable forest bioeconomy, discussing global approaches, innovations,
and collaboration to scale sustainable practices in the forest sector.
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Subject: 🌍 CAN EECCA Newsletter: Climate Migration in
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