*[Enwl-eng] 🌍 CAN EECCA Newsletter: EU to Permanently End Imports of Russian Gas

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Climate Change and Energy News: Weekly Digest by CAN EECCA Someone forwarded this digest to you? You can subscribe using this link Dear subscribers, Ukraine has unveiled updated climate commitments with a strong focus on children and youth, while Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan face a deepening energy crisis. Uzbekistan has formally joined the Aarhus Convention, and Armenia is falling far behind its forest restoration targets. Globally, the EU has confirmed a complete phase-out of Russian gas, Europe is rapidly losing freshwater, Southeast Asia is battling catastrophic floods, and UNEP has released its most comprehensive environmental assessment to date. At the end of this issue — new opportunities for activists. Best regards, CAN EECCA Communications Manager Aizirek Almazbekova News from the EECCA Region Tajikistan Faces Severe Winter Power Shortages Parts of Tajikistan receive electricity for only 2–4 hours a day as water levels in the Nurek Reservoir — the country’s main source of hydropower — fall to historic lows. Experts also cite ageing infrastructure and the priority filling of the Rogun Reservoir. The government warns that restrictions may intensify as winter progresses. Uzbekistan Joins the Aarhus Convention Uzbekistan was formally accepted as a Party to the Aarhus Convention, following its accession earlier this year. The country is creating Aarhus Centres and updating environmental legislation, but NGOs report ongoing compliance gaps in projects financed by international banks and call for broader public participation. Kyrgyzstan Urges Households to Save Electricity Kyrgyzstan is consuming more electricity than it can produce, a deficit worsened by low water levels across Central Asian reservoirs. The country relies heavily on imports, increasing system vulnerability. The Ministry of Energy is asking citizens to reduce consumption during peak hours. Ukraine’s New Climate Commitments Prioritize Children and Youth UNICEF welcomed Ukraine’s updated NDC, which for the first time classifies children and youth as vulnerable groups and guarantees their role in shaping climate policy. The plan aims to cut emissions by more than 65% by 2035 and strengthens climate-resilient water supply for schools, hospitals, and communities. Armenia Falls Drastically Behind Forest Restoration Goals A new investigation shows Armenia has completed only about 2% of its pledged reforestation: just 1,000 hectares have been planted out of the 50,000 hectares promised by 2030. The shortfall threatens national commitments under the Paris Agreement, including plans to raise forest cover to 13% by 2030 and double it by 2050. Moldova Signs Convention on Environmental Protection Through Criminal Law Moldova has signed the new European treaty enabling prosecution of environmental crimes, including transboundary ones. The Convention addresses the “triple planetary crisis” of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss, and will enter into force once ten countries ratify it. Chernobyl Sarcophagus No Longer Provides Key Protection The IAEA reports that the protective structure at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant has lost its core containment functions after a drone strike in February 2025. The attack caused a fire and compromised the structure’s ability to retain radioactive materials and shield the site from external factors. Baku Launches Platform for Asian Universities on Climate A new initiative under the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) will unite universities from 42 Asian countries. The network will focus on green energy, energy transition, and climate research. Russia: Ecologists Warn Against New Logging Law Near Lake Baikal A parliamentary committee has approved a bill allowing clear-cutting in the Baikal region. Scientists and environmental groups warn that the move could devastate local ecosystems, accelerate erosion, and fuel the spread of Spirogyra algae, which already threatens the lake. Nature Retracts Climate Study Over Uzbekistan Data Error Nature has withdrawn a widely cited study on global economic impacts after discovering inaccurate data for Uzbekistan from the 1990s. Revised estimates slightly reduce projected global income losses by 2050 — from 19% to 17% — but confirm that damage will be severe, especially for low-income countries. Kazakhstanis Feel the Effects of a Changing Climate Residents of Astana are discussing unusually late winter conditions, marked by prolonged warm weather, lack of snowfall, and an extended autumn period — signs of shifting climate patterns across the region. World Climate and Energy News EU Finalizes Complete Phase-Out of Russian Gas and Speeds Up Oil Exit EU member states have agreed to end all imports of Russian gas by 2027 and accelerate the phase-out of Russian oil. Countries must now submit diversification plans and will be closely monitored to prevent circumvention of restrictions. UNEP Releases Its Most Comprehensive Global Environmental Outlook The seventh edition of the Global Environment Outlook, produced by 287 scientists from 82 countries, is the most extensive assessment of planetary health ever undertaken. It underscores the urgency of addressing interconnected environmental crises and calls for integrated climate and environmental policymaking. UNIDO: Cities Emerging as Key Drivers of Industrial Decarbonization UNIDO’s new report highlights that the most carbon-intensive sectors — construction, materials production, transport, and logistics — are concentrated in cities. With rising temperatures, water scarcity, and growing populations, the agency urges governments to empower cities through financing, green procurement, and local innovation. Europe Is Rapidly Losing Freshwater Satellite data from 2002–2024 show significant declines in freshwater reserves across Southern and Central Europe. Researchers link the trend to the accelerating climate crisis, with the continent’s south becoming drier while the north becomes wetter. Deadly Storms and Floods Kill Over 1,000 in Southeast Asia Tropical cyclones have brought extreme rainfall and widespread flooding to Indonesia, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and the Philippines. The World Meteorological Organization warns that warmer air holds more moisture, intensifying such disasters. Opportunities Microgrants for Ecosystem Restoration Applications are open for 10 microgrants of USD 1,000 from the Youth Task Force, supported by UNEP and FAO. Projects can focus on restoring forests, land, freshwater and coastal ecosystems, mountain areas, or urban green spaces. Deadline: 31 December. Free Facilitation Course for Environmental Activists A free introductory online course on facilitation is open for environmental groups and activists. The program covers group dynamics, practical tools, and moderation skills. Deadline: 14 December; course begins 16 December. Would you like to reach out to us? We welcome your feedback at can....@gmail.com This email has been sent to you because you are a subscriber to the CAN EECCA News Digest.   From: CAN EECCA <dig...@caneecca.org> Date: вт, 9 дек. 2025 г. в 15:00 Subject: 🌍 CAN EECCA Newsletter: EU to Permanently End Imports of Russian Gas

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