*[Enwl-eng] 🌍 CAN EECCA Newsletter: COP30 Adopts New Just Transition Mechanism
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Dear subscribers,
The 30th UN Climate Conference (COP30) wrapped up last week with the adoption of the Belém Action Mechanism (BAM), a new framework to support a just transition.
But negotiators failed to agree on indicators for the Global Goal on Adaptation, the roadmap on ending deforestation was dropped, and developed countries once again avoided firm commitments on climate finance.
Across the region, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Russia, and Kazakhstan remain low performers on climate action, while Russia received the “Fossil of the Day” award.
Ukraine plans to seek compensation from Russia for the war’s climate damage, Georgian activists are searching for safe spaces to work, and Central Asia discussed climate impacts on health and labor productivity.
At the end of this issue — new opportunities for activists.
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CAN EECCA Communications Manager
Aizirek Almazbekova
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COP30
Türkiye to Host COP31 in 2026
The next UN Climate Conference will take place in Antalya in 2026. Australia declined to host but its climate minister Chris Bowen will take part in preparatory discussions.
COP30 Adopts the Belém Action Mechanism
Countries agreed on the Belém Action Mechanism (BAM) to support a just transition that protects workers, Indigenous peoples, women, and youth, backed by financing for transition-related projects. Civil society groups welcomed the decision as a major win.
What Two Weeks of Negotiations in Belém Delivered
COP30 ended with mixed outcomes: no agreement on indicators for the Global Goal on Adaptation, no inclusion of the deforestation roadmap in the final decision, and no new binding commitments from developed countries on climate finance.
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News from the EECCA Region
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Region’s Countries Rank Low on Climate Performance
The Climate Change Performance Index places Belarus (55th), Uzbekistan (53rd), Kazakhstan (60th), and Russia (64th) among low performers due to weak results on emissions, renewable energy, energy use, and climate policy.
Russia Receives “Fossil of the Day” at COP30
Russia was named “Fossil of the Day” for obstructing negotiations on gender, just transition, and adaptation finance.
Ukraine to Seek Compensation for War-Related Climate Damage
Ukraine plans to request USD 43 billion from Russia for environmentally safe reconstruction, estimating wartime CO₂ emissions at 236.8 million tonnes.
“BelNPP is unique. No other nuclear plant has faced such an astonishing number of problems.”
Expert Sergei Besarab warns of numerous accidents and technical failures at the Ostrovets Nuclear Power Plant and raises concerns about plans to build a third reactor.
Environmental Activism Amid Georgia’s Political Crisis
Following the 2024 elections and the “foreign agents” law, many environmental initiatives have stalled. Eco-settlements such as EcoVillage Georgia are becoming safe spaces for activists.
Central Asia Discusses Climate Impacts on Health and Productivity
The region faces worsening droughts and volatile water resources, increasing health risks and reducing labor productivity. Experts proposed adaptation measures to protect communities and workers.
Uzbekistan to Establish National Ecology Committee and Eco-Police
A new National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change will unify oversight of environmental protection, forestry, anti-desertification efforts, and biodiversity. A new Eco-Police will enforce environmental regulations.
Kyrgyzstan Unveils National Biodiversity Conservation Programme to 2040
The long-term plan outlines key actions for nature protection, sustainable resource use, integration of biodiversity into national planning, and monitoring aligned with the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
Armenia Launches Green Forest Restoration Initiative
A new project will restore degraded lands, expand forest cover, and introduce digital tools to attract climate and forest-sector investments.
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World Climate and Energy News
Global Energy Transition Investment Hits Record USD 2.4 Trillion
Investment in the clean-energy transition rose to USD 2.4 trillion in 2024, driven largely by developed countries and China. Renewables attracted USD 807 billion, though growth slowed sharply. Despite record totals, most developing countries remain severely underfunded, and grants make up less than 1% of all finance.
Gender Integration in NDC 3.0 Remains Limited
An analysis of 36 NDC 3.0 submissions shows that while 58% reference gender, only 22% fully integrate gender considerations into governance, planning, and implementation. Weak integration reduces the effectiveness of climate action and disproportionately affects women.
Green Transition Creates Jobs but Unevenly
OECD countries are seeing growth in green jobs, but their share remains limited and concentrated in cities and high-skill sectors.
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Opportunities
OpenAQ Fellowship on Air Pollution Reduction
OpenAQ is accepting applications for a nine-month program for young professionals from low- and middle-income countries. Fellows receive training, mentorship, air-quality monitoring equipment, and a USD 2,000 grant to implement a community project.
BMW Foundation Respond Accelerator for Social Entrepreneurs
This six-month program supports social entrepreneurs working on clean tech and sustainable urban development, aiming to accelerate the shift to a net-zero economy and scale future-ready technologies.
NASA Training on Coastal and Shallow-Water Bathymetry
NASA is offering an online course on coastal bathymetry using ICESat-2 (ATLAS) satellite data. Participants will learn how to access, visualize, and analyze ATL24 datasets for applications in coastal ecosystem research, navigation, and engineering.
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