Just Transition: Central Asia towards a sustainable future

  At the COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Kyrgyzstan pavilion hosted the event “Just Transition in Central Asia: Pathway to Climate Resilience and Social Justice”, organized by CAN EECCA. Participants discussed concrete steps and challenges related to the region’s transition to a low-carbon economy, including decarbonization, the introduction of renewable energy, and the…

EECCA at COP29: Between Global Ambitions and Regional Realities

Aliya Wedelich   The geographical and cultural proximity of Azerbaijan, the COP29 host country, provided a unique opportunity for active participation by countries from the Eastern Europe, Caucasus, and Central Asia (EECCA) region. This proximity enabled many states in the region to advance their national interests and secure numerous agreements, primarily in bilateral or regional…