News Category: Project News
FELICITY II: Khmelnytskyi shares experience in establishing One-Stop Shops for energy-efficient housing modernisation
On 26–27 January 2026, a study visit took place in the city of Khmelnytskyi within the framework of the FELICITY II pilot project implemented by GIZ. The visit brought together representatives of the partner cities Kryvyi Rih and Mykolaiv. The event was organised in partnership with the Covenant of Mayors / Energy…
Empowering Ukraine’s Resilience: Official Launch of the Sustainable Finance Platform
Ukraine has officially launched its Sustainable Finance Platform (SFP), which will become new national mechanism to coordinate sustainable finance policy and EU-aligned standards. Bringing together government, regulator, banks, business and international partners, the Platform will drive the country’s green transition and strengthen its economic resilience. Ukraine today marks a major…
Highlight of 2025: Emission Trading System (ETS) is a Key Step Towards Achieving Climate Neutrality and EU Accession
On February 21, the Ukrainian government approved the action plan for the Emission Trading System (ETS), an important step towards achieving climate neutrality and meeting the requirements for Ukraine’s accession to the European Union. This plan was developed with the support of the “Support for the establishment of an emissions…
Highlight of 2025: An important step toward Ukraine’s EU integration
On January 8, 2025, the Ukrainian Parliament adopted a Law of Ukraine No. 4187-IX “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Regarding the Restoration of MRV of GHG Emissions” (Law No. 4187), which reinstates the mandatory system of monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) of greenhouse gas emissions. 298 Members…
Ukraine at COP30: сlimate policy, biodiversity conservation, and inclusivity and equality in the climate sector
During the UN Climate Change Conference COP30 in Belém, Brazil, Ukraine showcased five key thematic areas: forests and biodiversity, climate policy, environmental damage caused by the war, food security, and green recovery. The IKI Interface Ukraine project contributed to four side events that highlighted Ukraine’s key climate priorities: advancing the…
Adapterra UA 2025: results of the competition for the best local climate adaptation solutions
On 26 November, EcoClub, together with the PAABS project, implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, IKI Small Grants, Covenant of Mayors–East and Nadace Partnerství, announced the results of Adapterra UA 2025 — a nationwide competition highlighting the best local climate adaptation projects. Representatives from across Ukraine…
A step toward the EU: German solutions for Ukraine
From November 25-27, a Ukrainian delegation visited Germany to explore best practices in greenhouse gas emissions monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) and creating a national emissions trading scheme (ETS). Representatives of the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine, the National Accreditation Agency of Ukraine (NAAU), the BI “NCI,”…
BAT for Ukraine presented progress on industrial environmental reform at ReBuild Ukraine 2025
Within the Germany Pavillion at the ReBuild Ukraine Conference 2025 in Warsaw, the GIZ project Best Available Techniques (BAT) for Ukraine presented its achievements in supporting Ukraine’s transition to EU-aligned environmental standards at the Germany pavilion. The team highlighted how Ukraine’s ongoing alignment with the EU Industrial Emissions Directive is…
How Ukraine’s first auto repair workshop for protected areas is improving rangers’ mobility
Reliable transport is crucial for protected areas to execute their main tasks. That's why Frankfurt Zoological Society initiated the creation of a unique car workshop, which helps to repair and maintain vehicles for national nature parks and reserves. For rangers, covering hundreds of kilometres in extreme terrain is part of…
Photo books for 9 national parks: showcasing nature, people, and biodiversity of the Ukrainian Carpathians
During 2025, Frankfurt Zoological Society in Ukraine involved professional photographers and publishers to create a series of high-quality photo books for nine national natural parks of the Ukrainian Carpathians. These editions are designed to offer a vivid and concise representation of each park — their landscapes, biodiversity, communities, and the…
Ukraine advances EU standard GHG verification with second expert training
On November 11–14, the second training on greenhouse gas emissions verification according to EU standards took place. This is another important step for Ukraine toward implementing European monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) standards for emissions —an essential requirement for a modern climate policy and European market integration. The training was…
Rebuilding with a Focus on Energy Efficiency: FELICITY II launches technical training for pilot cities
From 18 to 21 November 2025, the city of Lviv hosted the first technical training within the framework of the FELICITY II pilot project aimed at developing energy-efficient reconstruction solutions for multi-apartment residential buildings damaged by the war in Ukraine. The training brought together participants from partner cities Kryvyi Rih…
