*[Enwl-eng] 🌍 CAN EECCA Newsletter: Nuclear Fuel Deal in Belarus, Tokayev Dismisses Climate Summits as “Fraud,” and a New Vacancy in CAN EECCA
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CAN EECCA is hiring a part-time Social Media
Manager (50%) based in Kyrgyzstan or registered as an individual
entrepreneur in Kyrgyzstan. Apply by October 5 — details inside the digest.
Belarus signed a deal with Rosatom to
reprocess its nuclear fuel, while Kazakh President Tokayev branded climate
summits a “massive fraud” and reaffirmed coal as a national priority.
Uzbekistan and Tajikistan presented new climate initiatives at the UN
Summit, Kazakhstan remains locked in fossil fuel dependence, and Belarusian
activists keep pushing forward under government pressure. In Ukraine,
ecologists warn that war damage to forests could take a century to heal.
China pledged its first-ever emissions cuts
by 2035, wealthy nations could raise $6.6 trillion for climate justice, and
UN leaders confirmed that investment in clean energy now outpaces fossil
fuels.
Best regards,
CAN EECCA Communications Manager
Aizirek Almazbekova
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News from the EECCA Region
Belarus and Rosatom Sign Nuclear Fuel
Recycling Deal
Russia will reprocess spent nuclear fuel
from Belarus, with radioactive residues shipped back for storage. Officials
say the deal enables a more “balanced” nuclear cycle by reusing uranium and
plutonium while reducing waste. However, long-term storage remains a
critical challenge requiring specialized facilities.
Kazakhstan’s Tokayev Calls Climate Summits a
“Massive Fraud”
At a National Science and Technology Council
meeting, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev dismissed global climate summits as
a “massive fraud.” He stressed that coal must remain a key energy resource
for Kazakhstan, even though the country has pledged full decarbonization by
2060.
Uzbekistan Pledges 54% Renewables and Mass
Reforestation by 2030
At the UN Climate Summit in New York,
Uzbekistan unveiled goals for its updated NDC 3.0. The plan includes raising
renewables to 54% of the energy mix within five years, doubling energy
efficiency, expanding forests to 6.1 million hectares, increasing protected
areas to 14.5% of the territory, and reaching carbon neutrality by 2050.
Tajikistan Showcases Global Water
Initiatives at UN Summit
Tajikistan highlighted its international
initiatives on water and climate, including the International Year of
Glacier Preservation (2025), the “Water for Sustainable Development” Decade,
and preparations for future water conferences in Dushanbe.
Kazakhstan’s Fossil Fuel Lobby Stalls Green
Transition
Despite pledges of carbon neutrality by
2060, Kazakhstan remains deeply tied to coal, oil, and gas. A new study
shows that foreign governments and companies reinforce the dominance of
fossil fuels, while mining regions risk severe social consequences as
industries decline.
Belarusian Eco-Activists Persist Despite
Crackdown and Exile
Since 2021, Belarus has intensified its
crackdown on civil society, shutting down more than 100 NGOs. Environmental
leaders face arrests, and groups like Ecodom and APB have been forced to
halt major conservation projects. Many activists now continue their work
abroad despite state repression.
Ukraine’s Forests Could Take a Century to
Recover from War
Ecologists estimate that war damage to
Ukrainian forests — from pollution and fires to landscape destruction —
could take decades, in some areas over a century, to restore. The losses
also weaken nature’s ability to absorb carbon, worsening the climate crisis.
Baku Hosts Second Climate Action Week
From political dialogues to roundtables on
clean tech, finance, and adaptation, the Baku Climate Action Week highlights
just transition and innovative approaches to climate governance ahead of
COP30.
Armenian Red Cross Links Climate and Mental
Health
The Armenian Red Cross is expanding
psychosocial support for people affected by climate impacts. Volunteers run
awareness campaigns in schools and universities on how extreme weather
affects mental health, while connecting to European and Central Asian youth
networks.
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World Climate and Energy News
UN Summit: Clean Energy Investment Surpasses
Fossil Fuels
At the UN Climate Summit in New York,
Secretary-General António Guterres announced that global clean energy
investments now double fossil fuel spending, despite record subsidies for
coal, oil, and gas — marking an irreversible shift in the energy transition.
China Announces First-Ever Emissions Cuts by
2035
Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged a 7–10%
cut in emissions by 2035 and a sixfold expansion of renewable capacity. As
the world’s largest CO₂ emitter, China’s move is significant, though experts
warn it still falls short of the 1.5°C goal.
Wealthy Nations Could Mobilize $6.6 Trillion
for Climate Justice
A study by Oil Change International argues
that rich countries could raise $6.6 trillion annually by ending fossil fuel
subsidies, taxing billionaires and polluters, and reforming unjust financial
rules. The estimate has grown 24% since last year, driven by rising
inequality and war-related costs.
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Opportunities
CAN EECCA Vacancy: Part-Time Social Media
Manager
CAN EECCA is seeking a Social Media Manager
(50% role), Kyrgyzstan-based or registered as an individual entrepreneur in
Kyrgyzstan. Responsibilities include content creation, social media
management, and international climate communication. Apply by October 5.
Youth Environment Assembly 2025:
Registration Open
The Youth Environment Assembly will gather
500+ delegates from 70 countries at UNEP headquarters in Nairobi (Nov 29–30
and Dec 7). It is the largest youth-led environmental forum in the UN
system.
Ukraine Launches Its First Climate Week
From October 6–12, Ukraine will host its
first-ever Climate Week, featuring lectures, eco-games, tree planting,
clean-up actions, and science talks. Open to all participants.
Moldova’s EcoEd Program Funds Green School
Projects
Thirty Moldovan schools will each receive up
to 10,000 lei for student-designed climate and ecology projects. The EcoEd –
School for a Green Future initiative supports youth-led sustainability
campaigns and research. Applications close October 13.
USTA Mentorship Program 2025–26: Everyday
Economy Research
A new round of the USTA mentorship program
in Central Asia runs from November 2025 to December 2026. Participants will
explore “everyday economies” through individual projects, co-publications,
and training in academic writing and career development. Applications close
October 10.
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