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…
At COP29 in Baku, where nations gather to advance the global struggle against climate change, Russia has distinguished itself for all the wrong reasons. Today Climate Action Network nominated Russia for the Fossil of the Day Anti-Award, shedding light on its role in undermining the Paris Agreement goals and delaying the global phase-out of…
At COP29, national pavilions are awash with presentations promoting nuclear energy as an effective tool for achieving net-zero emissions. Each morning, pro-nuclear activists perform in the venue hall, emphasizing the supposed safety of nuclear power. This trend has gained momentum, with several nations, including those from the EECCA region (Armenia, Moldova, Ukraine), joining a…
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…
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…