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Dear
subscribers,
The 30th UN Climate
Conference (COP30) wrapped up last week with the
adoption of the Belém Action Mechanism (BAM), a
new framework to support a just transition.
But negotiators failed
to agree on indicators for the Global Goal on
Adaptation, the roadmap on ending deforestation
was dropped, and developed countries once again
avoided firm commitments on climate
finance.
Across the region,
Belarus, Uzbekistan, Russia, and Kazakhstan
remain low performers on climate action, while
Russia received the “Fossil
of the Day” award.
Ukraine plans to seek
compensation from Russia for the war’s climate
damage, Georgian activists are searching for
safe spaces to work, and Central Asia discussed
climate impacts on health and labor
productivity.
At
the end of this issue — new opportunities for
activists.
Best
regards,
CAN
EECCA Communications
Manager
Aizirek
Almazbekova
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The
next UN Climate Conference will take place in
Antalya in 2026. Australia declined to host but
its climate minister Chris Bowen will take part
in preparatory discussions.
Countries agreed on the
Belém Action Mechanism (BAM) to support a just
transition that protects workers, Indigenous
peoples, women, and youth, backed by financing
for transition-related projects. Civil society
groups welcomed the decision as a major
win.
COP30 ended with mixed
outcomes: no agreement on indicators for the
Global Goal on Adaptation, no inclusion of the
deforestation roadmap in the final decision, and
no new binding commitments from developed
countries on climate finance.
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The
Climate Change Performance Index places Belarus
(55th), Uzbekistan (53rd), Kazakhstan (60th),
and Russia (64th) among low performers due to
weak results on emissions, renewable energy,
energy use, and climate policy.
Russia was named
“Fossil of the Day” for obstructing negotiations
on gender, just transition, and adaptation
finance.
Ukraine plans to
request USD 43 billion from Russia for
environmentally safe reconstruction, estimating
wartime CO₂ emissions at 236.8 million
tonnes.
Expert Sergei Besarab
warns of numerous accidents and technical
failures at the Ostrovets Nuclear Power Plant
and raises concerns about plans to build a third
reactor.
Following the 2024
elections and the “foreign agents” law, many
environmental initiatives have stalled.
Eco-settlements such as EcoVillage Georgia are
becoming safe spaces for activists.
The
region faces worsening droughts and volatile
water resources, increasing health risks and
reducing labor productivity. Experts proposed
adaptation measures to protect communities and
workers.
A
new National Committee on Ecology and Climate
Change will unify oversight of environmental
protection, forestry, anti-desertification
efforts, and biodiversity. A new Eco-Police will
enforce environmental regulations.
The
long-term plan outlines key actions for nature
protection, sustainable resource use,
integration of biodiversity into national
planning, and monitoring aligned with the
Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity
Framework.
A
new project will restore degraded lands, expand
forest cover, and introduce digital tools to
attract climate and forest-sector
investments.
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Climate and Energy News
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Investment in the
clean-energy transition rose to USD 2.4 trillion
in 2024, driven largely by developed countries
and China. Renewables attracted USD 807 billion,
though growth slowed sharply. Despite record
totals, most developing countries remain
severely underfunded, and grants make up less
than 1% of all finance.
An
analysis of 36 NDC 3.0 submissions shows that
while 58% reference gender, only 22% fully
integrate gender considerations into governance,
planning, and implementation. Weak integration
reduces the effectiveness of climate action and
disproportionately affects women.
OECD countries are
seeing growth in green jobs, but their share
remains limited and concentrated in cities and
high-skill sectors.
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OpenAQ is accepting
applications for a nine-month program for young
professionals from low- and middle-income
countries. Fellows receive training, mentorship,
air-quality monitoring equipment, and a USD
2,000 grant to implement a community
project.
This six-month program
supports social entrepreneurs working on clean
tech and sustainable urban development, aiming
to accelerate the shift to a net-zero economy
and scale future-ready technologies.
NASA is offering an
online course on coastal bathymetry using
ICESat-2 (ATLAS) satellite data. Participants
will learn how to access, visualize, and analyze
ATL24 datasets for applications in coastal
ecosystem research, navigation, and
engineering.
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Date: вт, 25
нояб. 2025 г. в 15:00
Subject: 🌍 CAN EECCA Newsletter: COP30
Adopts New Just Transition Mechanism
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