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Dear
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In just one week — on 2
September — CAN
EECCA will hold an online roundtable on
updating nationally determined contributions
(NDCs). Registration is still open — join us to
discuss the regional analysis results and the
role of civil society in strengthening climate
ambitions.
In this issue: the new
industrial pollution law in Ukraine, the joint
drought monitoring system by Uzcosmos and the
UN, climate initiatives in Azerbaijan,
Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan, a fire at the
Kursk nuclear power plant, glacier preservation
efforts in Kyrgyzstan, Armenia’s climate law,
sustainable agriculture using basalt powder in
Azerbaijan, climate insurance in Belarus, and
the challenges of recycling solar panels and
wind turbines in Kazakhstan.
Also, read about the
latest UN agencies’ recommendations on
protecting workers from heat, the new Brazilian
initiative against climate misinformation, and
how heat affects people’s moods.
At the end of the issue
— current opportunities for climate
activists.
Best
regards,
CAN
EECCA Communications
Manager
Aizirek
Almazbekova
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News
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CAN
EECCA: NDC Online Roundtable in One
Week!
On 2 September at 17:00
Almaty time, CAN EECCA will present the results
of the regional NDC analysis and discuss the
role of civil society in raising climate
ambitions. The meeting will take place on Zoom
in Russian with simultaneous English
interpretation. Register here.
Ukraine:
Industrial Pollution Prevention Law Comes into
Force
The new law introduces
an integrated environmental permit (IEP),
consolidating all environmental impacts of
enterprises into a single document. Large
companies must now account for emissions,
discharges, and waste in one permit and
implement the best available technologies.
Companies have four years to obtain the
IEP.
Uzbekistan and UN Launch Drought
Monitoring System
Uzcosmos and UNESCAP
have launched a regional drought monitoring
project using satellite technologies. The system
will track soil and crop conditions, forecast
yields, and inform water management
decisions.
Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and
Turkmenistan Strengthen Cooperation on Climate
Risks
The three countries
agreed to jointly protect ecosystems and address
climate impacts. Plans include projects to
reduce drought and flood risks, as well as
regional knowledge
sharing.
Kursk
NPP: Fire After Drone
Attack
At Russia’s Kursk
Nuclear Power Plant on 24 August, a transformer
caught fire after debris from a downed drone
fell on site. No injuries were reported, and the
fire was quickly extinguished. Radiation levels
remain within safe
limits.
Kyrgyzstan and UN Work on Glacier
Preservation and Water
Security
Kyrgyzstan and the UN
are discussing measures to protect melting
glaciers, which are a crucial water source for
the country and region. Scientific monitoring at
the Kara-Batkak Glacier in the Tien Shan shows
rapid ice loss due to climate change. Glacier
preservation is seen as a national security and
sustainable development
priority.
Armenia
Approves Climate
Law
The Armenian government
has approved a climate law that will form the
basis for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and
adapting to climate risks. The law includes
integration of climate considerations into the
economy, protection of people and
infrastructure, and mechanisms for financing and
monitoring.
Azerbaijan Implements Sustainable
Farming with Basalt
Powder
In Baku, CARCAS and
AZERBAZALT signed a memorandum to introduce
innovative solutions in agriculture. Using
basalt powder improves soil, increases yields,
and reduces carbon footprint, supporting COP28
and COP29 goals for sustainable resource use and
emissions reduction.
Belarus:
Climate Insurance as Protection Against Extreme
Weather
The summer of 2025 in
Belarus showed how quickly extreme weather can
damage property — hurricanes, heavy rains, and
floods affected homes, cars, and crops. Climate
insurance is becoming an essential tool to
protect assets and finances, helping cover
losses from wind, hail, rain, and floods, and
supporting faster recovery after
disasters.
Kazakhstan: Renewable Energy
Growth and Challenges of Solar and Wind
Waste
Kazakhstan is actively
developing renewable energy: the country has 154
facilities with a total capacity of 3 GW, and
renewables accounted for 6.43% of electricity
generation in 2024. However, the problem of
disposing of solar panels and wind turbines
remains unresolved. Their components include
materials hazardous to ecosystems, and there is
no legislation for safe handling. Experts
suggest developing laws and infrastructure for
effective recycling to minimize environmental
impact.
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World
Climate and Energy News
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UN
Agencies Warn of Rising Heat Stress Risks for
Workers Worldwide
The WHO and WMO report
that heat stress leads to over 22 million
work-related injuries each year. They recommend
governments and employers develop protection
policies, alert systems, and measures for
vulnerable workers to reduce health risks and
economic losses.
Oii: New
Initiative Against Climate
Misinformation
The Brazilian project
“Observatory for Information and Environmental
Integrity” (Oii) helps detect and debunk false
information about climate and the environment.
For the first time, COP has dedicated a specific
day to this topic, creating space for deeper
international discussion.
MIT:
Heat Affects Mood
Worldwide
Analysis of 1.2 billion
social media posts from 157 countries shows that
temperatures above 35 °C significantly worsen
mood — by 25% in low-income countries and 8% in
high-income countries. MIT researchers emphasize
that extreme heat affects not only health and
productivity but also emotional well-being,
especially in poorer regions, and should be
considered in climate adaptation
strategies.
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COP30
Health Pavilion: Call for Event
Proposals
The COP30 Health
Pavilion brings together the global climate and
health community to put health and equity at the
center of climate negotiations. Organizations
can apply to host side events and present
initiatives, solutions, and research. Deadline:
14 September.
The
Global Greengrants Fund invites environmental
NGOs and local initiatives from Central Asia to
submit project proposals addressing specific
environmental challenges and promoting
environmental justice. Project budgets range
from $500 to $15,000. The application deadline
is October 1, 2025.
Fossil
Fuel Treaty Virtual
Summit
From 8–15 September
2025, a virtual summit on the Fossil Fuel Treaty
will provide a platform to discuss transitioning
from coal, oil, and gas to a sustainable
future.
Global
Innovation
Challenge
Social Shifters invites
young leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs
(18–30) running social or environmental projects
or startups. Participants receive free training,
coaching, access to a global network, and a
chance to win grants up to $10,000. Deadline: 29
August.
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