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Belarus signed a deal
with Rosatom to reprocess its nuclear fuel,
while Kazakh President Tokayev branded climate
summits a “massive fraud” and reaffirmed coal as
a national priority. Uzbekistan and Tajikistan
presented new climate initiatives at the UN
Summit, Kazakhstan remains locked in fossil fuel
dependence, and Belarusian activists keep
pushing forward under government pressure. In
Ukraine, ecologists warn that war damage to
forests could take a century to heal.
China pledged its
first-ever emissions cuts by 2035, wealthy
nations could raise $6.6 trillion for climate
justice, and UN leaders confirmed that
investment in clean energy now outpaces fossil
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Belarus
and Rosatom Sign Nuclear Fuel Recycling
Deal
Russia will reprocess
spent nuclear fuel from Belarus, with
radioactive residues shipped back for storage.
Officials say the deal enables a more “balanced”
nuclear cycle by reusing uranium and plutonium
while reducing waste. However, long-term storage
remains a critical challenge requiring
specialized facilities.
Kazakhstan’s Tokayev Calls Climate
Summits a “Massive
Fraud”
At a National Science
and Technology Council meeting, President
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev dismissed global climate
summits as a “massive fraud.” He stressed that
coal must remain a key energy resource for
Kazakhstan, even though the country has pledged
full decarbonization by
2060.
Uzbekistan Pledges 54% Renewables
and Mass Reforestation by
2030
At the UN Climate
Summit in New York, Uzbekistan unveiled goals
for its updated NDC 3.0. The plan includes
raising renewables to 54% of the energy mix
within five years, doubling energy efficiency,
expanding forests to 6.1 million hectares,
increasing protected areas to 14.5% of the
territory, and reaching carbon neutrality by
2050.
Tajikistan Showcases Global Water
Initiatives at UN
Summit
Tajikistan highlighted
its international initiatives on water and
climate, including the International Year of
Glacier Preservation (2025), the “Water for
Sustainable Development” Decade, and
preparations for future water conferences in
Dushanbe.
Kazakhstan’s Fossil Fuel Lobby
Stalls Green
Transition
Despite pledges of
carbon neutrality by 2060, Kazakhstan remains
deeply tied to coal, oil, and gas. A new study
shows that foreign governments and companies
reinforce the dominance of fossil fuels, while
mining regions risk severe social consequences
as industries decline.
Belarusian Eco-Activists Persist
Despite Crackdown and
Exile
Since 2021, Belarus has
intensified its crackdown on civil society,
shutting down more than 100 NGOs. Environmental
leaders face arrests, and groups like Ecodom and
APB have been forced to halt major conservation
projects. Many activists now continue their work
abroad despite state
repression.
Ukraine’s Forests Could Take a
Century to Recover from
War
Ecologists estimate
that war damage to Ukrainian forests — from
pollution and fires to landscape destruction —
could take decades, in some areas over a
century, to restore. The losses also weaken
nature’s ability to absorb carbon, worsening the
climate crisis.
Baku
Hosts Second Climate Action
Week
From political
dialogues to roundtables on clean tech, finance,
and adaptation, the Baku Climate Action Week
highlights just transition and innovative
approaches to climate governance ahead of
COP30.
Armenian
Red Cross Links Climate and Mental
Health
The Armenian Red Cross
is expanding psychosocial support for people
affected by climate impacts. Volunteers run
awareness campaigns in schools and universities
on how extreme weather affects mental health,
while connecting to European and Central Asian
youth networks.
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World
Climate and Energy News
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At the UN Climate
Summit in New York, Secretary-General António
Guterres announced that global clean energy
investments now double fossil fuel spending,
despite record subsidies for coal, oil, and gas
— marking an irreversible shift in the energy
transition.
Chinese President Xi
Jinping pledged a 7–10% cut in emissions by 2035
and a sixfold expansion of renewable capacity.
As the world’s largest CO₂ emitter, China’s move
is significant, though experts warn it still
falls short of the 1.5°C goal.
A
study by Oil Change International argues that
rich countries could raise $6.6 trillion
annually by ending fossil fuel subsidies, taxing
billionaires and polluters, and reforming unjust
financial rules. The estimate has grown 24%
since last year, driven by rising inequality and
war-related costs.
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CAN EECCA is seeking a
Social Media Manager (50% role),
Kyrgyzstan-based or registered as an individual
entrepreneur in Kyrgyzstan. Responsibilities
include content creation, social media
management, and international climate
communication. Apply by October 5.
The Youth Environment
Assembly will gather 500+ delegates from 70
countries at UNEP headquarters in Nairobi (Nov
29–30 and Dec 7). It is the largest youth-led
environmental forum in the UN system.
From October 6–12,
Ukraine will host its first-ever Climate Week,
featuring lectures, eco-games, tree planting,
clean-up actions, and science talks. Open to all
participants.
Thirty Moldovan schools
will each receive up to 10,000 lei for
student-designed climate and ecology projects.
The EcoEd – School for a
Green Future initiative supports
youth-led sustainability campaigns and research.
Applications close October 13.
A new round of the USTA
mentorship program in Central Asia runs from
November 2025 to December 2026. Participants
will explore “everyday economies” through
individual projects, co-publications, and
training in academic writing and career
development. Applications close October
10.
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