By Anna Bohushenko, Aliya Wedelich In Astana, Kazakhstan, rows of wind turbines capture the steppe winds, feeding thousands of households with green energy and the country’s hope for a greener, more secure future. In Armenia, rooftop solar projects are reducing communities’ energy dependence on imported gas. In Ukraine, amid war, more ambitious climate goals…
The latest Climate Policy Overview for Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia (EECCA) is now available. This overview provides a snapshot of the region, which in just five days hosts — for the first time in the history of climate negotiations — a UN climate summit, the 29th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework…
On October 6, Kazakhstan held a referendum asking adult citizens a single question: “Do you agree with the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan?” The Central Election Commission announced the results on October 8, showing that over 71% of voters answered “yes.” While voter turnout was high, at nearly 64%, some have raised concerns about…
Climate Action Network Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia (CAN EECCA), in collaboration with CEE Bankwatch Network, is excited to announce a funding opportunity for NGOs in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan to develop and implement communication campaigns aimed at promoting renewable energy sources (RES) and addressing energy challenges in their respective countries. This…
Calling youth activists and environmental organizations! Are you interested in engaging in climate policy? Then join us for a Webinar on Enhancing Youth Engagement in Climate Policy through the frameworks of Local and Regional Conferences of Youth (LCOY & RCOY)! Date: October 3, 2024 Time: 18:00 (GMT+5) Duration: 1.5 hours Language: English with simultaneous Russian…
By Anna Bohushenko, Aliya Wedelich On September 22, 2024, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Pact for the Future, which U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described as “about turbocharging the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement, accelerating a just transition away from fossil fuels, and securing a peaceful and livable future for everyone on…
By Aliya Wedelich, Olha Boiko In April 2024, the Moldovan Parliament passed a groundbreaking climate action law, committing the country to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. This represents the most comprehensive climate legislation ever adopted in the Eastern Europe, Caucasus, and Central Asia (EECCA) region. Moldova’s climate law is a crucial part of its strategy…