Read our Regional Statement for COP29 On November 12 and 13, a high-level segment took place at COP29 (the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change) in Baku. Presidents and other high-level representatives delivered statements on behalf of their countries. It was a unique opportunity to hear a…
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…
Photo: UN Climate Change – Kiara Worth Check out our verview of the first day: A First-Person Impression Highlights from the High-Level Segment The first two days of COP29 were marked by the High-Level Segment, where presidents and other top representatives of countries delivered their national statements. With only three minutes each, these concise…
Aliya Wedelich, CAN EECCA The Opening Moment: A Thrill of Anticipation On November 11, the UN Climate Summit, COP29, officially kicked off in Baku, marking the first time this globally significant annual event has been hosted in a post-Soviet country. For someone like me, a climate activist from Central Asia, this moment feels deeply…
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…