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Dear
subscribers,
This issue covers key
events from March that raise critical questions:
what is the cost of choosing nuclear energy in
the region, where are countries heading in their
search for sustainability, and what
opportunities are now available for climate
activists?
We spotlight nuclear
power plant decisions, progress in waste
management, the voices of Indigenous Arctic
communities, and international initiatives and
grants that can support your work.
We’re always open to
hearing your thoughts, ideas, or stories — don’t
hesitate to get in touch.
Sincerely,
The
CAN EECCA Team
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News
from the EECCA Region
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Our
network members from “Zhashyl Muun” —
environmentalists Eleonora Aliyazova, Kunduz
Adylbekova, and Jamila Suranaeva — believe that
debt-for-nature swaps could become a powerful
tool for the region. These deals can ease debt
burdens while opening doors to real ecological
solutions. What matters most is ensuring they
reflect the local context and real
priorities.
Moldova’s Ministry of
Energy and the Swedish Environmental Protection
Agency have announced a joint waste management
project. The initiative includes waste sorting,
recycling, and using biogas for energy
production. The project aims to reduce pollution
and build a more sustainable energy
system.
Kazakhstan has approved
the construction of its first nuclear power
plant near the village of Ulken in Almaty
Region, close to Lake Balkhash and near the
border with Kyrgyzstan. The project will be
implemented by Russia’s state corporation
Rosatom.
On
March 24–25, representatives of Uzatom and
Rosatom held talks in Tashkent on building
nuclear power plants in Uzbekistan. Authorities
plan to start with a small plant near Lake
Tuzkan and are considering a large-scale
project.
Russian forces’
destruction of the Kakhovka hydropower plant in
Ukraine’s Kherson region has left behind a
"toxic time bomb." The draining of the reservoir
released tens of thousands of tons of heavy
metals, some of them highly poisonous. =
Environmental damage
from Russia’s war on Ukraine has reached nearly
€85 million and is rising daily. Ukraine’s
Minister of Environmental Protection, Svitlana
Grynchuk, presented these figures to EU
environment ministers.
NGO
Arctida released an analysis of how the climate
crisis is impacting Indigenous peoples in the
Russian Arctic. Melting permafrost, disease
outbreaks, and the collapse of traditional
lifestyles are already a reality. At the same
time, these communities offer vital knowledge on
sustainable living and adaptation.
Starting late March
2025, Moldovan residents will be able to return
glass, plastic, and metal bottles and cans to
stores and receive cash back. The government
aims to reduce waste and improve recycling
rates.
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World
Climate and Energy News
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A
group of American authors contributing to the
IPCC raised concerns about pressure from
governments and corporations to water down
language in future reports. They warn such
interference undermines science and climate
action.
Researchers warn that
Alexandria, the iconic coastal city in Egypt, is
threatened by rising sea levels. Coastal erosion
and groundwater damage are undermining historic
structures. Authorities are seeking ways to
protect the city’s cultural heritage.
The
Bedgebury National Pinetum, home to over 12,000
conifer species, is celebrating its 100th
anniversary. Often dubbed a "zoo for trees," the
collection plays a vital role in carbon
absorption and ecosystem resilience. The project
helps protect biodiversity and raise awareness
about climate risks.
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CAN EECCA Webinar:
Kazakhstan’s Energy Future — Scenarios to
2035
CAN
EECCA invites you to a webinar featuring expert
Tatiana Lanshina from Agora Energiewende. The
session will explore model-based scenarios for
Kazakhstan’s electricity sector transition,
emission reductions, and cost optimization. 📅
Date: April 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00–13:00
(CET)
🎙 Speaker: Tatiana
Lanshina, PhD, Agora Energiewende
(Berlin)
🌐 Format:
Online
🗣 Language: Russian
(no interpretation)
📌 Registration
deadline: April 6
📍
Astana | 🗓 April 24 | ⏰ 15:00–17:00 (Astana
time)
Nazarbayev University
invites experts, policymakers, and stakeholders
to discuss pathways for a fair and sustainable
energy transition in Kazakhstan. Online
participation available with
registration.
The
UN is looking for young leaders (ages 18–29)
working toward the SDGs, including climate
action. The program offers global recognition,
participation in international events, and a
platform to amplify your initiatives.
A
new accelerator for youth leading
sustainability, environmental, or social
responsibility projects. Selected participants
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Youth4Climate supports
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and global visibility.
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