Civil society calls for COP17 in Yerevan to deliver for people and nature Ahead of the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP17), which opens in Yerevan on 19 October, CAN EECCA held a press conference with leading Armenian voices on climate and biodiversity policy, on Tuesday, 6th October,…
At the COP17 negotiations on combatting desertification (August 17–28, 2026) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, civil society saw an unprecedented attack on their rights to participation. Just like at recent climate summits, the language has shifted to implementation, — to tackle desertification, drought, and land degradation. But civil society has been ringing alarm bells about certain states…
In April 2026, the Colombian city of Santa Marta hosted an event that may mark a turning point in global climate policy — the first international conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels (TAFF). For a long time, official UN climate negotiations have focused primarily on reducing emissions in general. Direct references to the need…
The deadline for submitting updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement has officially passed, but the world is still waiting. As of March 17th, 2025, only 19 countries have submitted their third NDCs, although this process is crucial to overcoming the climate crisis. The situation in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central…
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,…
Fossil gas is fueling the climate crisis, not solving it. On November 15, during COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, an action titled “Gas is Not a Transitional Fuel” sent a clear message: it’s time to phase out all fossil fuels, including natural gas, to protect our planet and secure a sustainable future. One of the biggest…
Highlights from Previous Days November 11 | November 12 COP29 continues to deliver pivotal developments shaping the climate agenda for Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia. From ambitious agreements on renewable energy to contentious proposals on nuclear power, these talks underscore the critical decisions nations must make in their quest for a…