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Dear
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Ecolur, a CAN EECCA
member organization, prepared a detailed review
of Armenia’s NDCs. Uzbekistan set a new record
for renewable energy generation. In Belarus,
authorities reopened lynx hunting, raising
concerns among
conservationists.
Africa recognized
ecocide as a priority for the first time, while
new research highlights risks of additional oil
extraction and the importance of protecting
communities’ environmental rights.
At
the end of this issue — new opportunities for
activists.
Best
regards,
CAN
EECCA Communications
Manager
Aizirek
Almazbekova
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Armenia’s NDCs: Steps Toward
Emissions Reduction and Climate Accountability,
Part 1
Armenia remains highly
vulnerable to climate change. Average
temperatures have already risen by 1.23 °C and
could increase by almost 3 °C by mid-century.
About half of the territory faces
desertification, and up to 80% of agricultural
land requires irrigation.
Armenia’s NDCs: Updates and
Challenges, Part
2
Armenia submitted its
updated NDC (3.0), pledging a 40% emissions
reduction by 2030 compared to 1990. Plans
include increasing renewable energy to 50%,
expanding solar and wind capacity, and boosting
forest cover to 12.9%. Experts note gaps in
funding, waste management, and emissions
monitoring.
WWF
Ukraine Launches Online Forest Restoration
Platform
WWF Ukraine and IT
company SoftServe introduced a platform to
support communities, businesses, and governments
in restoring forests. It provides step-by-step
guidance, spatial maps, and advice on selecting
suitable sites and tree species for sustainable,
climate-friendly reforestation.
Belarus
Reopens Lynx Hunting: Conservationists Warn of
Risks
From October 1, 2025,
Belarus permitted lynx hunting for the first
time in 40 years. While some local populations
have reached threshold levels, lynx remain rare
and vulnerable, with slow reproduction and high
kitten mortality. Experts warn hunting may
threaten long-term population
stability.
Kazakhstan Prepares to Ratify
Kigali Amendment
Kazakhstan announced
plans to ratify the Kigali Amendment to the
Montreal Protocol, targeting hydrofluorocarbon
(HFC) emissions. Vice Minister Marat Oshurbayev
noted the country is inventorying HFCs and
preparing a phased reduction plan, strengthening
its contribution to ozone protection and climate
action.
Russia
Withdraws from Plutonium Disposal Agreement with
the US
President
Vladimir Putin signed a law denouncing the 2000
agreement under which both countries were to
dispose of 34 tonnes of surplus weapons-grade
plutonium. The plan to use it as nuclear fuel
faced technical, financial, and political
obstacles, and was never implemented,
contributing to disputes over the treaty.
Uzbekistan Generates Record 9
Billion kWh of Renewable
Energy
In 2025, the country’s
solar and wind plants produced a record
9 billion kWh, saving 2.73 billion m³ of gas and
preventing nearly 4 million tonnes of emissions.
Renewables now account for 23% of the energy
mix, signaling an accelerated transition to
sustainable energy.
Azerbaijan Hosts First Regional
Green Education
Seminar
Representatives from
Central Asia and the South Caucasus discussed
integrating sustainability and climate topics
into national curricula. Participants emphasized
education’s role in building environmental
responsibility and preparing societies for
climate challenges.
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Climate and Energy News
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Africa
Recognizes Ecocide as a Continental
Priority
At the 20th African
Ministerial Conference on the Environment
(AMCEN), countries adopted a historic decision
to include ecocide criminalization as a
strategic environmental priority for 2025–2027.
Initiated by the Democratic Republic of Congo,
the decision received support from other
nations, including Burundi.
AI Could
Unlock Another Trillion Barrels of Oil, Emitting
400 Billion Tonnes of
CO₂
Wood Mackenzie
estimates AI could enable extraction of up to
1 trillion additional barrels from existing
fields by 2050, leading to 400 billion tonnes of
extra emissions—equivalent to the world’s output
over the past decade.
Global
Forest Resources Assessment
2025
The UN released its
updated Global Forest Resources Assessment
(1990–2025), detailing changes in forest
management, use, and condition worldwide. The
report highlights how forests respond to climate
and socio-economic pressures and informs
sustainable forest policy.
Civil
Space and Environmental Defenders Are Key to
Climate Justice
Amnesty International
stresses that protecting civil space and
supporting environmental defenders is essential
for climate justice. Communities most affected
by climate change and extractive industries must
have real influence in climate decision-making
at all levels.
Reflections on Climate Finance on
the Road to COP30
Civil society groups
released notes from discussions with negotiators
on climate finance, including the “Baku to
Belene roadmap,” implementation of Article
2.1(c) of the Paris Agreement, and the future of
finance post-2030.
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MOPGA
2026: Fellowship Program for Young Climate
Researchers
France invites
applications for the 12-month Make Our Planet
Great Again (MOPGA) Visiting Fellowship for
young researchers worldwide, covering climate
change, sustainable development, clean energy,
Earth sciences, and One Health. Benefits include
€2,500/month, relocation support, and health
insurance. Deadline: 12 December
2025.
Global
Academic Conclave on Water, Sanitation, and
Climate
CEPT University (India)
is accepting applications for the 3rd Global
South Academic Conclave (6–7 Feb 2026,
Ahmedabad). Participation is free, with travel
and accommodation scholarships available.
Deadline: 30 October 2025.
On 30 October, IKI JET
hosts a discussion on restoring ecosystems
within a just energy transition. Experts from
Spain, Australia, Chile, and CAN’s international
network will explore how post-extraction land
restoration promotes social justice, climate
adaptation, and community resilience.
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