Environmental activists and civil society representatives in Ukraine have issued a passionate plea to international experts, environmental protection organizations, and United Nations bodies to respond to a recent act of ecocide perpetrated by the Russian Federation. On June 6, 2023, the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP) in Ukraine was destroyed by Russian occupiers, leading to…
In December 2020, our team released the Review regarding Climate Policy in the EECCA region. In that document, we pieced together the most up-to-date information on the countries’ plans on reducing emissions in different sectors, on adaptation and updating their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and their positions for UN Climate negotiations.
CAN EECCA and Ecostan News reaction to low-carbon strategy of Kazakhstan.
CAN EECCA and Ecostan News share their reaction to the adopted strategy and updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) of Kazakhstan. We also present some remarks voiced by Kazakhstani eco-activists that were not taken into account by the developers.
New short film from CAN EECCA, #WorldWeWant
The Karaganda coal basin, located in Kazakhstan, is one of the world’s largest coal basins, with coal reserves ranking third in the EECCA region. Unfortunately, the coal mining operations in the region have led to devastating environmental and social impacts, including air and water pollution, deforestation, and land degradation. These issues have caused health problems and displacement of local communities.
CAN EECCA cordially invite you to our online presentation of two recent studies in Kazakhstan and the Republic of Moldova about structural barriers to NDC implementation and reporting. This webinar is organized by BUND, Friends of the Earth Germany, in close collaboration with CAN EECCA.
Today, on the anniversary day of the tragedy at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant, CAN EECCA takes a stand against the construction of new nuclear power plants in the region. Together with the experts, we have collected 16 impressive arguments that should make the governments of the EECCA countries reconsider their plans.
CAN EECCA considers that new nuclear power and fossil-fuel projects should be phased out and their direct and indirect subsidies withdrawn.