The Eurasian Climate Brief
The Eurasian Climate Brief is a podcast focusing on climate news in the region stretching from Eastern Europe, Russia down to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It aims to give a voice to the best experts and journalists, enabling them to make sense of a part of the world where environmental news is seriously underreported.
The podcast was launched in in October 2021, coinciding with COP26 in Glasgow. After a year-long hiatus, the podcast finally returns - just ahead of COP29 in Baku. Make sure to follow the show in you podcast app of choice!
The Eurasian Climate Brief
Critical Raw Materials in Central Asia
The green transition aims to overcome fossil dependencies. But what about the materials required for renewable energy? And why are the EU and others actors so interested in Central Asia?
Join Angelina and Boris as they explore with Almaty-based political scientist Asel Doolotkeldieva, Dmitry Kalmykov from the Kazakh NGO Karaganda Ecological Museum, and Cecilia Mattea of IRMA (Initiative for Resposible Mining Assurance) in Brussels the significance of these materials in the context of sustainable development and climate change as well as questions of extractivism and neo-colonial dynamics.
Together, they will address pressing questions: How can Central Asia leverage its resources for sustainable growth? What are the challenges and opportunities in balancing economic development with environmental protection? And how can regional and global stakeholders collaborate to create a more sustainable future?
Tune in as we delve into the complex challenges that will define the future of climate action across Central Asia - and beyond.
The Eurasian Climate Brief is a podcast dedicated to climate issues in the region stretching from Eastern Europe to Russia down to the Caucasus and Central Asia.