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We
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resilience in mountain regions,
focusing on the role of local communities,
traditional knowledge, and regional
cooperation.
Today marks four years
since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of
Ukraine — a war that continues to have profound
humanitarian and environmental consequences
across the region. In this issue, we take a
closer look at the environmental dimensions of
the war.
Our regional coverage
also includes biodiversity concerns linked to
proposed mining reforms in Armenia, growing
water stress in Moldova, and local
sustainability solutions in Tajikistan and
Kyrgyzstan — from household solar energy to
large-scale reforestation and nature-based
tourism.
In global news, we
highlight the urgent need for deeper industrial
transformation in the EU, mounting threats to
polar climate research following U.S. political
decisions, and how climate change may disrupt
the 2030 Winter Olympics.
At the end of the
digest, you will find new opportunities for
activists, researchers, journalists, and experts
across the region.
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CAN
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Aizirek
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Landmines, unexploded
ordnance, new forms of pollution from drones and
generators, damaged ecosystems, and the risk of
poorly planned reconstruction — the war in
Ukraine is the first armed conflict whose
environmental impacts must be assessed almost
from scratch. The key question is not only the
scale of destruction, but what recovery
decisions will be made — and at what
cost.
Armenia is considering
legislative amendments that would simplify land
allocation for mining activities. Experts warn
that the proposal may contradict the country’s
2025–2030 National Biodiversity Strategy. The
draft would allow communities to grant
preliminary consent for mining projects at an
early stage of the Environmental Impact
Assessment process — before full data on
biodiversity and environmental risks is
available.
Facing frequent power
outages and needing reliable internet for remote
work, Mashkhur Pochoev from Khujand installed a
solar power system at his home. During
blackouts, his household is now the only one on
the street with electricity — a small-scale
example of distributed renewable energy
increasing resilience.
The
Armenian capital has adopted a plan to cut
greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030 under
the Covenant of Mayors initiative. The strategy
includes mitigation and adaptation measures in
public transport, municipal buildings, street
lighting, waste management, water systems, and
urban green spaces, while opening access to
green financing opportunities.
Climate change is
intensifying Moldova’s long-standing structural
water challenges, including scarcity, river
pollution, and groundwater degradation. As
droughts and extreme weather events become more
frequent, adapting the water sector has become a
priority for both environmental and economic
policy.
Several regions of
Tajikistan face soil erosion, pasture depletion,
vegetation loss, and desertification. In
response, over 56,000 seedlings have been
planted in targeted districts, aiming to restore
degraded lands and strengthen ecosystem
resilience.
On
World Sustainable Tourism Day, Kyrgyzstan
celebrates the snow leopard as a symbol of
intact nature, national identity, and
environmentally responsible tourism
development.
Set
in an abandoned northern village destroyed by a
mudslide, this animated documentary — the first
of its kind in Tajikistan — has been screened at
international film festivals, bringing
climate-related displacement to global
audiences.
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A
new briefing from the European Environment
Agency shows that while emissions from
energy-intensive industries have declined over
the past two decades, progress is slowing.
Pollution-related external costs remain high —
around €73 billion annually. Achieving further
reductions will require deep industrial
transformation, including decarbonization,
pollution prevention, circular economy
solutions, and full enforcement of EU
environmental legislation.
Despite criticism from
environmental groups and civil society, the
German federal government has reportedly
approved a nuclear project involving a
subsidiary of Russia’s Rosatom, according to
Politico. The final decision will be taken by
the state of Lower Saxony.
Following Donald
Trump’s return to the White House, thousands of
scientific staff have been dismissed and
billions of dollars in grants frozen. Experts
warn that these measures are already undermining
climate research in the Arctic and Antarctic —
with implications for global climate
understanding.
The
International Olympic Committee is considering
shifting the dates of the 2030 Winter Games
because of concerns over insufficient snow
linked to climate change.
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will join online training and an in-person
workshop in Astana (April 21–24, 2026), covering
regional climate events and working with experts
on climate, water, and the One Health approach.
Participation costs are covered. Deadline: March
2, 2026.
The
series explores the role of local communities,
traditional knowledge, and regional cooperation
in strengthening climate resilience in mountain
areas. Registration is required.
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