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The
European Union has approved a legally binding
target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by
2040, allowing limited use of carbon credits to
meet part of the goal.
Across the region,
environmental cooperation is gaining momentum:
Moldova and Ukraine are setting up a rapid
response group to manage water releases from the
Novodnistrovsk hydropower plant, while Central
Asian countries are stepping up efforts to
combat illegal wildlife trade and expand
renewable energy.
At
the end of this issue — new opportunities for
activists.
Best
regards,
CAN
EECCA Communications
Manager
Aizirek
Almazbekova
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Russian strikes on the
Dniester Hydropower Plant and other energy
facilities have worsened environmental
conditions along the Dniester River, lowering
water levels and harming biodiversity. The
impacts are compounded by climate change,
unsustainable land use, and war-related damage
to wastewater treatment and industrial
sites.
Daria Egereva, a
representative of the Selkup Indigenous people
and a leader within the UNFCCC Indigenous
Peoples’ movement, was detained by Russian
authorities on 17 December. She faces charges of
“participation in a terrorist organization,”
which the International Indigenous Peoples Forum
on Climate Change describes as retaliation for
her long-standing human rights and climate
advocacy.
Uzbekistan hosted the
CITES Conference of the Parties (COP20) for the
first time in Central Asia, bringing together
more than 3,000 delegates from 184 countries.
The key outcome was the Samarkand Declaration,
which launches a regional action plan to combat
illegal wildlife trade and strengthen
cooperation on biodiversity
protection.
Tajikistan has
abolished value-added tax on the import and sale
of solar energy equipment, including panels,
inverters, and energy storage systems, until 1
January 2031. In addition, solar installations
with a capacity of 0.1 MW or more will benefit
from a five-year property tax
exemption.
Kyrgyzstan presented
its climate and sustainable development
initiatives for mountain regions at FAO events
in Rome marking International Mountain Day.
Special attention was given to an innovative
project by Kyrgyz researcher Aziz Soltobaev,
focused on monitoring climate change in
high-altitude areas.
Moldova and Ukraine
have agreed to establish a joint rapid response
group to share information on large-scale water
releases from the Novodnistrovsk hydropower
plant. The mechanism will apply to discharges
exceeding 300 cubic meters per second and aims
to reduce hydrological and environmental
risks.
According to Georgia’s
Minister of Agriculture, the country has made
strong progress in environmental governance and
climate policy. Georgia plans to ban single-use
plastics and expanded polystyrene products from
2026, has adopted an EU-aligned water law, and
aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by
2035.
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The
European Union has agreed on a legally binding
target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90%
from 1990 levels by 2040. Member states may use
international carbon credits to cover up to 5%
of the reductions, following intense
negotiations ahead of COP30. The deal also
postpones the launch of the new ETS2 emissions
trading system until 2028.
Denying
climate change is no longer the main strategy.
The new strategy is to make you give up on those
trying to confront it.
A
new analysis by the Observatory for Information
Integrity shows that 35% of the most popular
online discussions about COP30 contained
climate-related disinformation. Rather than
denying climate change outright, these
narratives aim to undermine trust in
institutions and climate
policies.
At
COP30 in Brazil, the UN acknowledged that the
world has failed to keep warming within 1.5°C.
The US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and
cuts to climate finance have significantly
weakened global efforts, while fossil fuel
lobbying continues to stall progress. Meanwhile,
China is укрепing its role as a renewable energy
leader, as water scarcity, extreme heat, fires,
and floods threaten nearly one billion people
worldwide.
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The
IKI Small Grants programme is offering
€60,000–€200,000 for projects on climate
adaptation, emissions reduction, biodiversity
protection, and conservation of natural carbon
sinks. In addition to funding, grantees receive
capacity-building support and mentoring from
GIZ. The application deadline is 15 January
2026.
The
Conservation Leadership Programme is accepting
applications for its Future Conservationist
Award, with grants of up to $15,000. The
programme supports early-career teams working to
protect threatened species and vulnerable
ecosystems, combining funding with training,
mentoring, and access to a global expert
network. Teams with up to five years of
experience can apply by 9 January.
Environmental media
outlet Green Belarus is hiring a chief editor,
content creator and TikTok host, and a PR
manager. The roles focus on clean air, water
protection, and environmental activism, with
remote or hybrid work options available.
Applications are open until 31 December 2025;
unfortunately, candidates based in Belarus are
not eligible.
A
regional competition is open to create a name
and acronym for a new climate project focused on
landscape resilience and rural communities in
Central Asia. Participants from across the
region are welcome to apply. The deadline for
submissions is 15 January 2026.
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