COP29: Gaps, promises and disappointments

Against the backdrop of the climate crisis, record temperatures and growing tensions between countries, COP29 in Baku became one of the most challenging conferences under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. The main topics were financial commitments, emission reductions, and achieving climate justice for the most vulnerable countries. However, despite the number of expectations,…

Just Transition: Central Asia towards a sustainable future

  At the COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Kyrgyzstan pavilion hosted the event “Just Transition in Central Asia: Pathway to Climate Resilience and Social Justice”, organized by CAN EECCA. Participants discussed concrete steps and challenges related to the region’s transition to a low-carbon economy, including decarbonization, the introduction of renewable energy, and the…

EECCA at COP29: Between Global Ambitions and Regional Realities

Aliya Wedelich   The geographical and cultural proximity of Azerbaijan, the COP29 host country, provided a unique opportunity for active participation by countries from the Eastern Europe, Caucasus, and Central Asia (EECCA) region. This proximity enabled many states in the region to advance their national interests and secure numerous agreements, primarily in bilateral or regional…

Too Slow, Too Costly, Too Risky: Why Nuclear Power Fails as a Climate Solution

  At COP29, national pavilions are awash with presentations promoting nuclear energy as an effective tool for achieving net-zero emissions. Each morning, pro-nuclear activists perform in the venue hall, emphasizing the supposed safety of nuclear power. This trend has gained momentum, with several nations, including those from the EECCA region (Armenia, Moldova, Ukraine), joining a…