*[Enwl-eng] 🌍 CAN EECCA Newsletter: The EU’s Phase-Out of Russian Gas and Water Scarcity in Central Asia

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Climate Change and Energy News: Weekly Digest by CAN EECCA Someone forwarded this digest to you? You can subscribe using this link Dear subscribers, In this issue, we bring together stories showing how the climate crisis and energy policy are increasingly shaping people’s lives across our region and beyond. In the regional section, we cover the EU’s step-by-step ban on Russian gas imports, growing risks associated with nuclear energy, worsening water shortages in Central Asia, and new evidence on how climate change affects families — particularly women and children. We also look at Armenia’s preparations to host COP17 on biodiversity and at pressing urban environmental challenges in Yerevan. In global news, we highlight floods and other climate-related disasters, debates over the future of nuclear power, the urgent need for increased investment in climate adaptation, and shifts in how climate issues are addressed at major international forums. As always, we close the digest with current opportunities for activists, researchers, and experts. Best regards, CAN EECCA Communications Manager Aizirek Almazbekova News from the EECCA Region EU Approves a Step-by-Step Ban on Russian Gas Imports EU member states have formally approved a regulation introducing a phased ban on imports of Russian pipeline gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG). A full ban on LNG is planned for early 2027, followed by a complete phase-out of pipeline gas by autumn 2027. In parallel, the EU is strengthening monitoring of gas origins and requiring member states to develop diversification plans to reduce risks to energy security and price volatility. Ahead of COP17, Armenia Strengthens National Capacity for Global Leadership on Biodiversity As part of preparations to host the 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP17) in Yerevan in 2026, Armenia is stepping up efforts to strengthen national capacity and broaden public engagement on biodiversity issues. Just Transition Must Go Beyond Coal Regions: Fourth Annual Forum Held in Kyiv The forum served as a platform to discuss implementation of Ukraine’s State Target Programme for a Just Transition in coal regions and the need to extend this approach to other carbon-intensive and mono-industrial communities. Severe Water Shortages in Kazakhstan Linked to Falling Syr Darya Levels As of 12 January, reservoirs in southern Kazakhstan held 1.9 billion cubic metres less water than a year earlier. Authorities in upstream countries — Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan — where the Syr Darya originates, have also reported critically low reservoir levels. Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Energy stated that water levels in the Toktogul reservoir have fallen below 11 billion cubic metres, nearly 2 billion cubic metres less than in November 2024. Climate Change and the Socio-Economic Situation of Families in Azerbaijan A new analytical report examines the socio-economic impacts of climate change on families, with a particular focus on women and children. It highlights how environmental stressors such as droughts, floods, and land degradation undermine livelihoods — especially in rural areas — and exacerbate the economic and social vulnerability of women. Five Nuclear “Titanics” in One Bay Russia plans to supply power to the Baimsky mining and processing complex using several small floating nuclear power plants. Even land-based nuclear facilities carry significant risks and vulnerabilities that are intensified by the climate crisis. Floating nuclear stations face additional challenges related to safety, climate impacts, and environmental protection. New Policy Briefs on Water Management and Waste in Yerevan Ecolur has published two policy briefs — “Water Resource Management in Yerevan: New Challenges” and “Waste Management Challenges in Yerevan and Possible Solutions.” The briefs outline key problems in water and waste governance, review existing policies, include responses from responsible authorities, and present recommendations based on the research findings. Climate as an Economic Issue: Why the Green Transition Matters for Uzbekistan Climate change is no longer just an environmental concern — it directly affects the economy, investment, agriculture, and quality of life. Since the 1960s, Uzbekistan’s average temperature has increased by around 1.6°C, nearly three times the global average warming of about 0.6°C. In some areas, such as around the Aral Sea, temperatures have risen by up to 2.5°C, while droughts are becoming more frequent. World Climate and Energy News New Report: Countries Plan to Triple Global Nuclear Capacity by 2050 The World Nuclear Association has released its first World Nuclear Outlook Report, providing an overview of global nuclear energy development and an analysis of national targets announced by governments. The report concludes that tripling global nuclear capacity by 2050 — a goal endorsed by more than 30 countries after COP28 — remains achievable. EU Needs €70 Billion Annually for Climate Adaptation by 2050 Investment in climate adaptation and resilience is becoming increasingly urgent as global temperatures continue to rise and the socio-economic costs of extreme weather events grow. According to the European Commission, the EU will need to invest around €70 billion per year in adaptation measures through 2050. Davos’ Climate Capitulation Once a showcase for climate ambition, the World Economic Forum is now increasingly focused on managing climate damage rather than preventing it. Panel discussions and informal “fireside chats” that previously centred on fossil fuel phase-out and limiting dangerous global warming now focus on resilience to droughts, wildfires, floods, and sea-level rise. This shift highlights the growing political sensitivity of climate issues for forum organisers, as discussions that directly challenge fossil fuel use risk triggering backlash — particularly from US President Donald Trump. Opportunities International Climate Protection Fellowship The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation invites professionals and postdoctoral researchers from non-European developing and transition countries working in climate protection and sustainable resource management to apply for its fellowship programme. GEO Mountains Small Grants for Mountain Regions Applications are open for GEO Mountains small grants for 2026–2027. The programme supports projects focused on research, data work, and monitoring of mountain regions in Central Asia and the Caucasus. Funding of up to CHF 10,000 is available per project. Would you like to reach out to us? We welcome your feedback at can....@gmail.com This email has been sent to you because you are a subscriber to the CAN EECCA News Digest From: CAN EECCA <dig...@caneecca.org> Date: ср, 28 янв. 2026 г. в 15:00 Subject: 🌍 CAN EECCA Newsletter: The EU’s Phase-Out of Russian Gas and Water Scarcity in Central Asia

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