*[Enwl-eng] 🌍 CAN EECCA Newsletter: Amu Darya and the Caspian Shrink, Pamir Glaciers Melting, Moldova Goes Solar
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Climate Activism and Green Transition in EECCA
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Dear subscribers,
Water ecosystems across Central Asia are
under threat: the Amu Darya is drying up, Pamir glaciers are melting, and
the Caspian Sea is rapidly losing water. These changes put food security and
the livelihoods of coastal communities at risk. The region faces major
challenges: Kazakhstan’s carbon-intensive economy, Uzbekistan’s water
shortages, and minimal progress on emissions reduction in Belarus.
At the same time, there are positive steps:
Moldova is expanding solar energy, Armenia is joining a global coalition for
disaster-resilient infrastructure, and the Silk Road Knowledge conference in
Almaty will focus on climate solutions.
Globally, oil and gas companies continue to
ignore methane emissions, while Fridays For Future is planning a global
climate strike, #JustTransitionNow, at COP30, calling for a fair transition
away from fossil fuels and investments in renewable energy.
At the end of this newsletter — new
opportunities for activists.
Best regards,
CAN EECCA Communications Manager
Aizirek Almazbekova
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News from the EECCA Region
At a Climate Crossroads: Post-Soviet States
Seek a Green Path but Lose Nature
The region’s countries declare ambitious
climate goals but face economic and structural barriers in practice.
Kazakhstan’s economy remains carbon-intensive, while Uzbekistan suffers from
water shortages and poor coordination of green initiatives.
In Kyrgyzstan, melting glaciers threaten
food security, and in Belarus, emissions cuts are mostly formal, with little
real progress. Without integrating ecology into the economy and ensuring
active civil society participation, these ambitions risk remaining only on
paper.
Amu Darya Drying Up: Threats to Central Asia’s
Ecosystems
An expedition in Uzbekistan revealed that
due to climate change and reduced flow, the inter-river reservoir and delta
lakes remain underfilled, threatening biodiversity and local communities.
Experts stress the need for cross-border cooperation and highlight measures
to protect ecosystems, such as Ramsar designation for lakes and the creation
of the Geopark Aral, aiming for UNESCO inclusion.
Pamir Glaciers Losing Mass
Since 2018, northwestern Pamir has
experienced sharply reduced precipitation and snow cover, accelerating
glacier melt, reducing river flows, and threatening water supplies for
millions. Researchers warn the process is irreversible without global
climate action.
Moldova Expands Solar Energy
Moldova plans to launch several large solar
projects by 2025, including a 15 MW plant in Ștefan Vodă. These initiatives
will reduce dependence on fossil fuels, increase energy security, and bring
the country closer to EU renewable energy targets.
Armenia Joins Global Coalition for
Disaster-Resilient Infrastructure
Armenia is set to ratify the Coalition for
Disaster-Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), an international partnership aimed
at strengthening infrastructure resilience to climate change and natural
hazards. The Indian initiative includes technical support, research, and
joint training to develop sector expertise.
Azerbaijan Sounds Alarm Over Caspian Sea
Levels
The Caspian Sea is dropping rapidly,
threatening coastal ecosystems and biodiversity. Over the past five years,
water levels fell nearly 1 meter, and by 2.5 meters over 30 years, shrinking
sturgeon habitats and destroying wetlands.
Experts Gather in Almaty to Discuss Regional
Climate Challenges
On September 20, 2025, the 5th Silk Road
Knowledge conference in Almaty will bring together researchers and
practitioners from Central Asia and Europe to discuss climate mitigation and
adaptation strategies, from water management and agriculture to energy
transformation and youth engagement.
Illustration: Ecostan (ecostan.rocks)
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World Climate and Energy News
Global Climate Strike: #JustTransitionNow at
COP30, Brazil
On November 14, during the COP30 climate
summit in Belém, Fridays For Future will hold a global strike under
#JustTransitionNow, demanding a fair transition from fossil fuels and
investments in renewable energy, protecting the most vulnerable communities.
Oil & Gas Companies Still Ignore Methane
Emissions
For eight years, the International Energy
Agency has shown that the oil and gas sector could cheaply cut methane
emissions, one of the most potent greenhouse gases. Yet emissions continue
to rise, and voluntary measures and promises are insufficient to meet the
1.5°C target.
Trump-Era Tariffs Limit Global South’s
Climate and Economic Options
US pressure forces Global South countries,
including Indonesia, to ease control over critical resource exports like
nickel, limiting their ability to develop industry and pursue a green
transition. Short-term tariff relief comes at the expense of long-term
economic and environmental strategies.
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Opportunities
AFC Fellowship: International Program for
Climate Leaders
An online fellowship bringing together 40
young leaders from around the world to co-create climate solutions.
Participants will receive leadership training, work on ideas for carbon
market reform and ecosystem protection, and present their projects to an
expert jury. Deadline: September 21.
Justice-Based Approach: Rethinking Aid and
Fair Resource Distribution
This 6-week online course offers practical
tools and approaches for systemic change and fair collaboration with
communities. Through live sessions, discussions, and case studies,
participants will build skills in program transformation, leadership, and
collective action beyond traditional aid. Registration open until the end of
September.
Earth Partner Prize: Art on Climate
An international prize for young artists
(ages 14–30) working on the climate crisis. Open to submissions in various
formats — from visual arts to performance. Winners will receive media
coverage and cash prizes of $10,000, $5,000, and $2,000. Deadline: October
10, 2025.
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