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considers that new nuclear power and fossil-fuel projects should be phased out and their direct and indirect subsidies withdrawn.
In 2033, Uzbekistan plans to put into operation a nuclear power plant, which they want to build on the shallow and salty lake Tuzkan. The CAN EECCA has already published an article by Natalia Malysheva on this topic. However, the proximity of the future nuclear power plant to the borders of Kazakhstan and the Shardara…
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released its latest report, the 6th Assessment Report (AR6), which provides a comprehensive assessment of the state of the climate and the impact of human activities on the environment. The report highlights the urgent need for immediate action to combat climate change in vulnerable parts of the world, including the EECCA region.