Hosting COP30 in Belém, Brazil posed major challenges for EECCA countries. High travel and accommodation costs — with one-bedroom apartments reaching up to USD 1,000 per night — combined with visa requirements and complex logistics, severely limited participation for many delegates. As a result, the region was underrepresented, weakening its ability to advocate effectively during…
Important: Only citizens of Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia (CAN EECCA region) are eligible to apply. CAN EECCA is a regional climate-action network bringing together more than 50 NGOs from 11 countries and forming part of the global Climate Action Network (1900+ organizations). The CAN EECCA Secretariat is the executive body of the…
Climate Action Network of Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia (CAN EECCA), together with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES), published an overview of the current nationally determined contributions (NDCs) of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Moldova. The article was prepared in collaboration with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES). The opinions expressed may not…
In 2025, Kazakhstan should submit an updated Nationally Determined contribution (hereinafter referred to as NDC3.0). The document contains country plans to curb global temperature growth at 1.5 degrees Celsius. To implement the plans by the end of 2030, Kazakhstan has set a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 15%, and with sustainable international financing…
Review our Regional Position on COP30. On 6–7 November, the Leaders’ Summit at COP30 took place in Belém, Brazil — a key platform where world leaders presented their positions on global climate policy. Unlike last year’s COP29 in Baku, when many heads of state from the EECCA region attended the high-level segment in person, this…
Climate Action Network Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia (CAN EECCA) is seeking an experienced mentor to support our team in strengthening communication capacity and creative storytelling around climate issues in the region. Service Title: Mentorship on Climate Communications for the CAN EECCA Team Implementation Period: November 26 – December 26, 2025 Format: Online sessions and…
Climate Action Network Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia (CAN EECCA), in partnership with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES), has prepared an overview of the current nationally determined contributions (NDCs) of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Moldova. In the run-up to COP30 — the 30th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC — civil…