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Dear
subscribers,
The Small Aral Sea has
reached record water levels, while in Tajikistan
glacial retreat is already causing severe water
shortages for rural communities and children.
Russia continues to expand its oil and gas
projects, betting on carbon absorption rather
than cutting emissions, while Moldova is
launching a major project to restore the
Dniester’s rivers and forests.
Globally, momentum is
building for a fossil fuel phase-out: new
research shows that the world’s largest
companies are responsible for a quarter of
heatwaves since 2000, while fresh science
questions the effectiveness of underground CO₂
storage. At the same time, calls for a just
transition are growing — from the global
#DrawTheLine week of action to preparations for
COP30 in Brazil.
At the
end of this newsletter — new opportunities for
activists.
Best
regards,
CAN
EECCA Communications
Manager
Aizirek
Almazbekova
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News
from the EECCA Region
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Kazakhstan Records Highest Water
Levels in the Northern Aral
Sea
Since 2023, about 5
billion cubic meters of water have flowed into
the sea, reducing salinity, restoring 22 fish
species, and creating new opportunities for
sustainable water use and community
livelihoods.
Russia
Presents its First Annual National Climate
Report
The report highlights
that since the late 19th century, Russia’s
average temperature has risen by 2.2 °C,
precipitation has increased by 6.5%, and
permafrost thaw depth by more than 15%, with the
most dramatic changes in the Arctic. Updated
national inventory data show that net emissions
in 2022 were 31% of 1990 levels.
Glacier
Melt in Tajikistan Drives Water Shortages,
Hitting Children
Hardest
Glaciers generate up to
60% of Tajikistan’s river flow, but their
retreat is already causing severe water
shortages. Children and families in rural and
mountain regions — where centralized water
supply reaches only 22% of the population — are
most at risk. Rising temperatures are also
worsening drinking water quality, raising health
risks, while extreme weather damages aging
infrastructure.
Moldova
Secures Nearly $8M to Restore Dniester’s Rivers
and Forests
Moldova will receive a
$7.9 million grant from the World Bank to
restore forests, improve water ecosystems, and
reduce pollution in the Dniester Basin. The
project aims to strengthen climate resilience,
improve water quality, create jobs, and enhance
community well-being.
Russia
Bets on Oil and Gas While Promoting “Carbon
Absorption”
Projects
Although Russia
officially acknowledges climate change as a
man-made crisis and predicts serious economic
losses, its policies remain focused on expanding
oil and gas extraction. This approach risks
deepening climate threats, especially in the
Arctic, while delaying real emission
cuts.
Webinars
on Biodiversity and COP17
Preparation
From September 17 to
October 8, Armenia will host a webinar series on
biodiversity and COP17 preparations. Topics
include biodiversity conservation policies,
civil society engagement, women’s role in
biodiversity, and lessons from COP16 in
Colombia. All sessions will be in Armenian,
except the final one in English.
Online
Discussion: Environmental Challenges in Armenia
and Ukraine
On September 19, the
Young European Ambassadors initiative in Armenia
and Ukraine will host an online discussion on
shared environmental challenges — from air
pollution to waste management — and
cross-country solutions.
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World
Climate and Energy News
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Global
Week of Action #DrawTheLine Calls for Fossil
Fuel Fhase-out
From September 15–21,
marches, actions, and campaigns under the slogan
#DrawTheLine are taking place worldwide.
Activists demand a rapid phase-out of fossil
fuels, a just transition to renewable energy,
human rights protection, and ecosystem
restoration, while standing against inequality,
corporate greed, and
authoritarianism.
Fossil
Fuel Companies Linked to 25% of Heatwaves Since
2000
A new study finds that
around a quarter of heatwaves between 2000–2023
would not have occurred without global warming —
and most were intensified by emissions from
major oil, gas, coal, and cement producers.
Analysis of 213 extreme heat events worldwide
underscores the direct link between industrial
emissions and worsening climate
disasters.
Climate
Crisis Hits Women and Children
Hardest
Research from the
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
shows direct links between climate change and
health risks: extreme heat raises the likelihood
of preterm birth by up to 26%, air pollution
leads to millions of birth complications, and in
the Global South, climate-driven malnutrition is
becoming a leading cause of child
mortality.
Underground CO₂ Storage 10 Times
Less Effective Than
Expected
New research in
Nature finds that safe
geological capacity for carbon storage is ten
times smaller than previously estimated. This
means carbon capture and storage (CCS) could
only reduce warming by 0.7 °C instead of the
earlier projected 5–6 °C. Scientists stress that
while CCS may play a role in hard-to-abate
sectors like cement or aviation, it cannot
replace rapid, deep emission
cuts.
Webinar
on Just Transition to Sustainable
Energy
Ahead of COP30 and the
People’s Summit (Cúpula dos Povos) in Belém this
November, an international webinar on “Popular
and Inclusive Just Transition” will take place
on September 18. Participants will discuss
pathways toward a fair and sustainable
low-carbon economy, share experiences, and build
common strategies. The event is part of the
Global Week of Action.
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Global
Connect Fellowship,
Singapore
A two-month fellowship
for early-career researchers from all
disciplines — from AI and sustainable finance to
public health and urban studies — hosted at
Nanyang Technological University. Fellows work
under top professors, receive a SGD 5,000
stipend, and join an international academic
network. Deadline: September
30.
ConnectHER Film
Festival
An international online
short film festival for participants aged 13–25,
focused on women’s and girls’ rights and
opportunities. The Women & the
Environment category highlights
the intersection of gender and climate justice —
from the disproportionate impacts of the crisis
to women’s leadership and resilience. Cash
prizes range from $2,500–$5,000. Deadline:
October 1.
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