News Category: Project News
Strategic Environmental Assessment: strengthening Ukraine’s planning for sustainable recovery
On 25 November 2025, a specialised workshop on Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) took place in Ukraine, supported by the FELICITY II programme and DIAPOL-CE, GIZ. The event brought together representatives of the Ministry for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine, the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine, and…
FELICITY II at the Water Recovery Forum
On 14 November 2025, during ReBuild Ukraine in Warsaw, the FELICITY II team took part in the Water Recovery Forum, which brought together national and international stakeholders to discuss the recovery and modernisation of Ukraine’s water sector. Reliable water supply and wastewater management are essential for public health, environmental safety,…
Water tariffs: trilateral workshop drives joint learning between Ukraine, Poland, and Germany
On 12 November 2025, a trilateral workshop on water tariff-setting brought together sector experts from Ukraine, Poland, and Germany during the ReBuild Ukraine. The event was co-organised by the Association of Water and Wastewater Utilities of Ukraine “Ukrvodokanalekologiya”, the Polish Waterworks Chamber of Commerce “IGWP”, and the German Association of Local…
Energy-efficient housing refurbishment: Ukrainian communities explore Estonia’s renovation model
From 21 to 23 October 2025, representatives of Ukrainian cities participating in the FELICITY II pilot project took part in a study visit to Estonia to explore best practices in housing modernisation. Organised by FELICITY II in partnership with the NGO Housing Initiative for Eastern Europe (IWO) and Estonian counterparts,…
“Ecotopia” board game brought together youth and experts in Lviv
The EU4ClimateResilience project supported an educational training in Lviv, where young people and mentors explored new formats of environmental learning. The core of the programme was the “Ecotopia” board game, developed with project support to build environmental awareness and negotiation skills. During the game, participants created eco-projects for a shared…
4th International Symposium “Rebuilding a Place to Call Home: Recovery Towards Net Zero”
Lviv hosted the 4th International Symposium “Rebuilding a Place to Call Home: Recovery Towards Net Zero” on 17–18 October 2025, bringing together around 100 participants from Ukraine and abroad. The event gathered experts from academia, engineering, urban planning, environmental fields, international organisations and civil society. Over two days, speakers discussed…
Energy efficiency and restoration in multi-apartment buildings: Takeaways from the XVI All-Ukrainian Forum of Homeowners Associations in Lviv
The 16th All-Ukrainian Forum of Homeowners Associations was held in Lviv on November 17-18, 2025. The project "Energy-efficient district of Lviv", implemented by GIZ, joined as a co-organizer of the event. Among the participants were heads of HOAs, representatives of local and national authorities, donor organizations, the Ukrainian Energy Efficiency…
Up to €200,000 available in funding for local climate & biodiversity action
Local organisations are encouraged to apply for funding for climate and biodiversity projects. Registration is now open until 15 January 2026. IKI Small Grants launched its 7th International Call for Proposals on 17th November at COP30 in Belém, Brazil. The call addresses local organisations in ODA-eligible countries with an average…
Ukraine submits its first Biennial Transparency Report (BTR) to the UNFCCC
On 29 October 2025, Ukraine’s first Biennial Transparency Report (BTR) was published on the website of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The report marks an important step in fulfilling the country’s commitments under the Paris Agreement. In line with the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF), the BTR…
Ukraine adopts its Second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC2) under the Paris Agreement
On October 29, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the country’s Second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC2) under the Paris Agreement. The updated contribution was developed based on modelling of long-term economic development scenarios, Ukraine’s projected energy balance, and greenhouse gas emission trends. A wide range of stakeholders took part…
Ukraine Prepares for European Standards in Climate Policy
A unique training on greenhouse gas emissions verification based on EU standards has started in Ukraine. For the first time, Ukrainian companies can test first-hand verification procedures long used across EU. As Ukraine moves towards European market integration, it is required to adopt modern monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) rules…
Training to save lives: FZS organised 12-hour first aid training sessions for park and reserve staff
Ensuring the safety of both visitors and staff is a crucial responsibility for those working in national parks and nature reserves. Many of these protected areas are located far from medical facilities, where the arrival of an ambulance or rescue team may take considerable time. In such circumstances, the ability…
