*[Enwl-eng] 🌍 CAN EECCA Newsletter: Tashkent Tackles Heat, Ecocide in Ukraine, and 61% Bird Population Decline
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climate and sustainable agriculture.
This week, Tashkent expands its green zones
and creates a “green belt” to protect residents from heat and dust. In
Ukraine, scientists study the war’s impact on the ecosystems of Kamianska
Sich National Park. The Green Climate Fund has approved $250 million for
glacier melt adaptation across Central Asia, the South Caucasus, and
Pakistan.
The new Lancet Countdown report warns that
heat-related deaths have risen by 23% since the 1990s, bird populations have
declined by 61%, and Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean became one of the
most powerful in the region’s history.
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
Cities of Central Asia Under Climate
Pressure: Tashkent
Facing extreme heat, droughts, and dust
storms, Tashkent is planning to expand its green spaces and establish a
“green belt” by 2045. The Yashil Makon (“Green Space”) program and vertical
greening initiatives aim to reduce urban overheating, improve air quality,
and shield residents from environmental stress.
Ukraine: War Against Nature in Kamianska
Sich National Park
A new book examines the environmental
consequences of war in the Kherson region — from occupation and the Kakhovka
dam explosion to the broader question of ecocide.
Russia: First Regional Climate Adaptation
Ranking
The Higher School of Economics published the
first national ranking of Russian regions by climate adaptation needs —
including permafrost degradation, forest fires, droughts, and extreme
rainfall.
Uzbekistan: Sustainable Procurement Brings
Clean Water to Karakalpakstan
A UNDP project modernized water
infrastructure in Karakalpakstan by installing solar pumps and
energy-efficient systems. More than 3,000 people now have access to safe
drinking water.
Moldova Accelerates EU Agricultural
Integration
Moldova is advancing legal harmonization and
modernization of its agricultural sector. The country has completed
bilateral assessments with the European Commission and is reforming food
safety, animal welfare, and sustainable land-use systems.
Georgia Prepares Green Development Strategy
to 2030
The UN and the Government of Georgia are
designing a joint framework for inclusive and green growth, climate
adaptation, digital transformation, and expanded social protection.
Kyrgyzstan Launches National Nature
Protection Fund
Kyrgyzstan has established a new fund to
support projects restoring ecosystems, promoting green solutions, and
protecting endangered species, including the snow leopard.
$250 Million for Glacier Melt Adaptation in
Central Asia and the South Caucasus
The Green Climate Fund approved financing
for the Asian Development Bank’s Glaciers to Farms program, which supports
irrigation, reservoirs, watershed management, early warning systems, and
farmers’ adaptation to glacier retreat.
communEECCAtors: Autumn Webinars on Climate
Communication
n-ost and MediaNet are hosting a new webinar
series for journalists and experts from Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and
Central Asia. Topics include Indigenous voices, saving the Caspian Sea, and
sustainable agriculture.
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World Climate and Energy News
What Should the City of the Future Look
Like?
By 2050, nearly 70% of the global population
will live in cities, according to the UN. Urbanization brings both
opportunities and risks — from waste management and overburdened
infrastructure to rising inequality and vulnerability to climate impacts.
When Climate Kills: The Lancet Countdown
Report
Heat-related mortality has risen by 23%
since the 1990s, claiming an average of 546,000 lives annually. The latest
Lancet Countdown report, prepared with the WHO, warns that the climate
crisis has become a major health threat, with droughts, wildfires, and food
insecurity endangering millions.
61% of Bird Species in Decline — Extinction
Confirmed for Slender-Billed Curlew
The International Union for Conservation of
Nature reports a record loss of bird populations: three out of five species
worldwide are shrinking. The updated Red List confirms the extinction of the
slender-billed curlew, once nesting in Western Siberia. Habitat loss from
agriculture and deforestation remains the main driver.
Hurricane Melissa Among the Most Powerful
Atlantic Storms on Record
Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica and may become
the strongest storm in Atlantic history. Scientists link its intensity
directly to global warming: sea surface temperatures in the Caribbean are
now 1.4°C above normal, making such extreme events up to 500 times more
likely.
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Opportunities
Grants for Climate Journalism and
Communication in Central Asia
MediaNet and n-ost are inviting story ideas
from Central Asian journalists and communicators. Up to €600 is available
for projects on climate policy, local solutions, and community stories.
Youth Forum 2026 in Bangkok — Call for
Applications
Young people aged 13–30 from Asia and the
Pacific can apply to join the Youth Forum 2026, taking place in Bangkok on
18–20 February 2026. The event will gather up to 500 participants to discuss
sustainable development goals, clean energy, and climate action. Deadline:
10 November 2025.
Master’s Program for the Next Generation of
Environmental Leaders
The Erasmus+ GEM program offers advanced
training in geoinformation science and environmental modeling across four
European universities. Students can specialize in spatial planning, data
analysis, programming, or modeling for sustainability.
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