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Armenia is drafting its
first national climate law, while Tajikistan is
entering the green bond market to finance
sustainable development. Kyrgyzstan warns it may
revise its climate goals without stronger
support from developed countries, and Kazakhstan
proposes a regional plan to save the Caspian
Sea. Meanwhile, Belarus faces a deepening
environmental crisis after withdrawing from key
conservation treaties.
Globally, the
International Union for Conservation of Nature
(IUCN) has for the first time recognized fossil
fuel extraction as a threat to nature. And the
2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded for a
breakthrough technology that captures CO₂ and
produces water from air — offering new tools to
fight the climate crisis.
At the end of this
issue — new opportunities for
activists.
Best
regards,
CAN
EECCA Communications
Manager
Aizirek
Almazbekova
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News
from the EECCA Region
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Melting
Glaciers Threaten High-Mountain Villages in
Central Asia
Accelerated glacier
melt is increasing the number of glacial lakes
across the region, raising the risk of
catastrophic outburst floods that could destroy
entire villages. Experts warn that over one
million people live in high-risk zones and
urgently need early warning systems and
adaptation measures.
Moldova’s Nistrul Riverbed Dries
Up Again
The old channel of the
Nistrul River is drying up, threatening rare
plant and animal species. The main causes are
climate change, falling groundwater levels,
erosion, and irrigation dam construction. The
newly established “Nistrul de Jos” National Park
is responsible for protecting the ecosystem, but
its management structure remains
incomplete.
Tajikistan Launches First
Sovereign Green
Bonds
At the
“Dushanbe-Invest-2025” forum, experts discussed
the development of climate finance and carbon
markets, emphasizing transparent emissions
accounting and investment in clean energy and
infrastructure. Tajikistan announced the
issuance of its first sovereign green bonds to
fund sustainable development
projects.
Armenia
Moves Forward with National Climate
Law
Armenia’s parliamentary
committee approved the draft Climate Law in its
first reading. The legislation will provide a
legal foundation for implementing policies on
emissions reduction and climate
adaptation.
Environmental Protection in
Belarus Under
Threat
After withdrawing from
the Bern Convention, Belarus risks reversing
decades of progress in biodiversity
conservation. Work on establishing the Emerald
Network has halted, while hunting has been
legalized for two endangered species — the brown
bear and lynx.
Kyrgyzstan May Revise Climate
Goals Without International
Support
Deputy Prime Minister
Edil Baisalov stated that Kyrgyzstan
“reluctantly” approved its updated Nationally
Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0) but reserves
the right to revise them within five years if
developed countries fail to provide the promised
financial and technological support.
Kazakhstan Proposes Regional
Action Plan to Save the Caspian
Sea
The Caspian Sea has
shrunk by about 31,000 km², threatening local
ecosystems and economies. At the Dushanbe summit
and the UN, Kazakhstan proposed creating an
international coordination mechanism for sea
restoration, joint satellite monitoring, and a
regional program for sustainable water
management.
Online
Discussion: Environmental NGOs Under
Authoritarian
Regimes
On October 22 at 10:00
CET, environmental defenders and experts from
countries with authoritarian and oligarchic
systems will discuss how governments use
“development” narratives to suppress dissent and
exploit natural resources.
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IUCN
Recognizes Fossil Fuel Extraction as a Threat to
Nature
At the World
Conservation Congress, the International Union
for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) adopted a
historic resolution identifying fossil fuel
extraction as a direct threat to ecosystems. The
document calls on governments to halt expansion
of oil, gas, and coal projects and ensure a just
transition for workers and
communities.
Nobel
Prize Honors Discovery That Captures CO₂ and
Extracts Water from
Air
The 2025 Nobel Prize in
Chemistry recognizes a breakthrough enabling
both carbon capture and water extraction from
the atmosphere. The technology could play a
major role in addressing greenhouse gas removal
and freshwater scarcity, offering new hope for
climate and environmental
innovation.
Coral
Reefs Reach Point of No
Return
Scientists warn that
ocean warming and acidification have pushed the
world’s coral reefs past a critical tipping
point, marking the first documented case of a
climate-related irreversible loss. The collapse
threatens a quarter of all marine species and
the livelihoods of over a billion
people.
Energy
Transition Remains
Unequal
A new Renewable Energy
Tracker
report finds that the global shift to renewables
often reproduces injustices of the fossil fuel
era. Large corporations and wealthy nations
continue to profit from the Global South’s
resources, leaving local communities without
fair benefits.
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CCP
Fellowships — International Exchange for Civil
Society
The CrossCulture
Programme (CCP) invites applications for 2–3
month fellowships for civil society
professionals from over 40 countries. Fellows
will work with host organizations in Germany or
partner states, gaining professional and
intercultural experience. The program covers
travel, accommodation, insurance, and a stipend.
Deadline: 10 December 2025.
Online
Lab on Oil Spill
Prevention
Applications are open
for an online lab on preventing oil spills and
protecting affected ecosystems. The program
covers environmental impacts, legal frameworks,
and civic monitoring tools. Deadline: 22 October
2025.
Fellowship for Young International
Law Researchers
The Center for
International and Comparative Legal Studies is
accepting applications for its 2025–2026
fellowship program. Researchers under 35 can
apply for grants supporting studies in
international law, climate change, environmental
protection, and maritime law. Fellowships range
from 60,000 to 80,000 RUB per month. Deadline:
24 November 2025.
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