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Dear
subscribers,
CAN EECCA has prepared
an overview of Nationally Determined
Contributions (NDCs) in the region — most
countries still rely heavily on fossil fuels and
need more ambitious climate targets.
Kyrgyzstan is drafting
its first Climate Action Law, Belarus bets on
eco-tourism, and Taiwan increases its reliance
on Russian oil, raising energy and economic
risks. Globally, rising costs in Belém threaten
participation of vulnerable countries at COP30,
while new research shows extreme heat is
intensifying faster than climate models
predict.
Best
regards,
CAN
EECCA Communications
Manager
Aizirek
Almazbekova
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NDC
Review in EECCA: Key Findings and Country
Recommendations
CAN EECCA, in
partnership with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation
(FES), released an analysis of current NDCs
across Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central
Asia, covering Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Moldova. Most
countries remain dependent on fossil fuels and
require more ambitious emission reduction
targets.
Climate
Action Law: Why Kyrgyzstan Needs It Right
Now
The new law lays the
foundation for national climate policy,
introducing concepts like mitigation,
adaptation, and carbon neutrality, while
establishing reporting mechanisms and enabling
climate finance. Linked to the recently updated
NDC 3.0, it reflects Kyrgyzstan’s goal to reach
carbon neutrality by
2050.
Belarus
Overhauls Tourism, Focuses on
Eco-Tourism
Belarus has
restructured its tourism sector, moving the
National Tourism Agency from the Ministry of
Sports to direct government oversight. The goal
is to double the sector’s GDP contribution to
4.5% by 2030. Authorities emphasize eco-tourism,
wellness, and cultural routes, though
environmentalists warn that increased visitor
flows may harm natural areas without strict
regulation.
Taiwan
Increases Dependence on Russian Oil, Raising
Risks
In the first half of
2025, Taiwan became the largest importer of
Russian oil, spending $1.3 billion and
effectively channeling $1.7 billion to Russia’s
budget. A joint study by CREA, ERF, EcoDefence!,
and Urgewald warns that this dependence
threatens Taiwan’s energy and economic security.
Russian oil is used in semiconductor production,
leaving the industry vulnerable to sanctions and
geopolitical shocks.
Drought
Drives Kazakhstan’s Agriculture to
Adapt
Climate change
intensifies water scarcity, threatening crop
yields and rural resilience. Water management
expert Madina Musaeva emphasizes that without
modern irrigation and new agricultural
technologies, Kazakhstan risks severe
agricultural losses. Transitioning to
drought-resistant crops and rational water use
becomes crucial.
Seminar
in Tbilisi on New Environmental Assessment
Law
On October 28, the
German Business Association (DWV) and Ecometer
will host a seminar on changes to Georgia’s
Environmental Assessment Law and its business
implications. Participants will learn new
requirements, risk reduction strategies, and
practical examples of
adaptation.
Almaty
Seminar on Water-Related Climate
Risks
On October 10, Almaty
hosts the fourth session in the “Education and
Climate Adaptation” series, focusing on
water-related threats such as droughts, floods,
heatwaves, and glacier
melt.
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Rising
Costs Threaten Vulnerable Countries’ COP30
Participation
Preparations for COP30
in Belém, Brazil, face high prices and housing
shortages. Vulnerable and developing nations
report they may send smaller delegations due to
costs, weakening their influence at
negotiations.
Extreme
Heat Intensifies Faster Than Climate Models
Predict
A new PNAS study finds
that extreme temperatures are rising faster than
current climate models estimate, in some cases
four times faster. This underestimation
increases real-world risks for heatwaves,
mortality, and ecosystems.
Fossil
Fuel Finance Drops, Clean Energy Support
Lags
CETP reports a 78%
reduction in international fossil fuel financing
over two years. However, released funds are not
sufficiently redirected to renewables, and
loopholes allow continued support for coal, oil,
and gas.
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Environmental Photography Award
2026
The Prince Albert II of
Monaco Foundation invites photographers
worldwide to showcase the planet’s beauty and
fragile ecosystems. Five categories cover polar
regions to restoration stories. Grand prize:
€5,000 and a trip to Monaco. Winners announced
April 15, 2026.
Online
School for a Sustainable
Future
Learn today’s
environmental challenges, the bigger picture,
and how you can contribute. Registration open
until October 18.
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