Climate Action Network of Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia (CAN EECCA), together with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES), published an overview of the current nationally determined contributions (NDCs) of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Moldova. The article was prepared in collaboration with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES). The opinions expressed may not…
In 2025, Kazakhstan should submit an updated Nationally Determined contribution (hereinafter referred to as NDC3.0). The document contains country plans to curb global temperature growth at 1.5 degrees Celsius. To implement the plans by the end of 2030, Kazakhstan has set a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 15%, and with sustainable international financing…
Review our Regional Position on COP30. On 6–7 November, the Leaders’ Summit at COP30 took place in Belém, Brazil — a key platform where world leaders presented their positions on global climate policy. Unlike last year’s COP29 in Baku, when many heads of state from the EECCA region attended the high-level segment in person, this…
The deadline for submitting updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement has officially passed, but the world is still waiting. As of March 17th, 2025, only 19 countries have submitted their third NDCs, although this process is crucial to overcoming the climate crisis. The situation in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central…
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…
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…
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…