*[Enwl-eng] 🌍 CAN EECCA Newsletter: Heat, Chemicals, and the Struggle for Water
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Dear subscribers,
Heat and drought are making the water crisis in the region even worse, putting more strain on nature. Rivers are drying up, bees are dying, and fish can't survive in hot water. In Nardaran, systemic corruption means people don’t have reliable access to drinking water. In Kyrgyzstan, development projects in protected areas are putting unique landscapes at risk. In Ukraine, civil society groups are calling on the government to keep the Ministry of Environment. Countries are looking for outside support: Armenia is turning to international loans, and Kazakhstan is trying to reach agreements with its neighbors.
New opportunities for activists are listed at the end of this issue.
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
Ukraine: Civil society calls to preserve the Ministry of Environment
Nearly 30 NGOs believe that dissolving the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources poses a serious threat to the country’s ecological security — especially during wartime and the upcoming recovery process.
Azerbaijan: systemic corruption leaves Nardaran residents without clean water
Local residents have access to clean water only from October to March, and during the hot season they are forced to rely on well water. The construction of pipelines such as Jeyranbatan–Mashtaga–Nardaran does not solve the problem — on the contrary, it highlights the scale of state interference and the prevailing impunity.
Kyrgyzstan halts plans for hydropower and gold mining in Besh-Aral Nature Reserve
Destruction of the unique UNESCO World Heritage site "Western Tien-Shan" has been postponed. After tense discussions during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee in Paris, a compromise was reached, giving hope that the shared natural heritage of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan can be protected from destructive industrial projects.
Armenian Government to Receive up to €26 million Loan from Germany for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Development
The loan will be provided under the Financial Cooperation Agreement between the governments of Armenia and Germany.
Moldova: Reut River dries up amid heat and drought
The “Apele Moldovei” Agency has announced the start of cleanup and deepening works on a 10-kilometer section of the Reut River near the village of Băhrinești in the Florești district. The project will cost over 10 million Moldovan lei (more than €500,000) and is set to begin soon.
Kazakhstan: Seeking water and regional cooperation
Kazakhstan and its neighbors are suffering from extreme heat, with summer temperatures in some regions exceeding 40°C. Experts warn that without effective regional cooperation, Central Asia could shift from being water-stressed to facing an acute water crisis.
Russia: Fuel spill in the Yenisei River causes damage of 1.2 billion rubles
In early June, a vessel hit an underwater obstacle, ruptured, and partially sank, releasing over 79 tons of diesel into the Yenisei River — far above the initially reported 30 tons. The contaminated area exceeds 960,000 square meters.
Uzbekistan: Mass bee deaths in the Fergana Valley due to toxic chemicals
Unregulated spraying of cotton fields with pesticides has led to mass bee deaths in Uzbekistan’s Fergana Valley. This threatens not only beekeeping — a crucial part of agriculture and pollination — but also crop yields. Residents of Ankaza also report a rise in cancer cases among those living near the fields.
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World Climate and Energy News
‘Keeping us hooked on fossil fuels’: how can we negotiate with autocracies on the climate crisis?
A large share of global greenhouse gas emissions comes from non-democratic countries — a trend unlikely to change in the limited time left to avoid the worst effects of climate breakdown. Many top oil and gas producers, such as Gulf states, Russia, and Venezuela, are also authoritarian. Their decisions will be critical for the planet’s future, yet their political systems often make their actions harder to predict or influence than those of democracies.
Solar is EU’s biggest power source for the first time ever
According to the think tank Ember, solar energy accounted for 22.1% of total electricity generation in Europe — surpassing nuclear and significantly exceeding the share of all fossil fuels combined. The Netherlands (40.5%) and Greece (35.1%) led the way in solar power generation. A total of 13 EU countries set new solar records this summer, driven by increased capacity and exceptionally hot, sunny weather. Among them were Belgium, Hungary, Portugal, Croatia, Italy, France, and Slovakia.
EU budget plan would deal ‘devastating blow’ to nature
The European Commission presented its controversial proposal to pool a number of existing funding programs into a single "Competitiveness Fund" last Wednesday, as part of a broader €1.816 trillion multiannual budget proposal that has angered EU countries and civil society groups alike. Under the new plan, biodiversity goals have no earmarked funding at all — and will have to compete with the EU’s other environmental aims, including climate change, water security, the circular economy and pollution.
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Opportunities
International Illustration Contest: Art on Climate
The international "Art on Climate" illustration contest invites illustrators to create works focused on climate change. Its aim is to provide a platform for sharing ideas and solutions to address climate challenges, and to inspire the public to rethink their lifestyles in response to this global issue. Open to young people aged 18 and above. Successful participants will receive certificates and cash prizes.
Aqua for All Program for Impact Funds
Total fund: $19,000,000
Deadline: July 31
The Aqua for All Driving Impact Through Innovative Financing program is designed for investment impact funds operating in developing countries that focus on social impact. The program supports solutions aimed at improving access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).
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