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German Federal Minister Carsten Schneider and Parliamentary State Secretary Sören Bartol visit Ukraine to discuss climate, environment and green recovery
During the meeting with Ukrainian civil society, the Federal Minister and State Secretary exchanged with representatives of Ecoaction, WWF-Ukraine, Greenpeace Ukraine, ReThink, Metalab, Ukrainian Nature Conservation Group (UNCG), and Ukrvodokanalekologiya. Participants discussed the Build Back Better approach to Ukraine’s recovery, including aligning climate and environmental policies with European standards, protecting biodiversity and ecosystems, strengthening energy, water and urban resilience, and mobilizing green investment. A special area of interest was the situation at the at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant after the Russian drone attack as well as the perspectives on the future energy mix of Ukraine. Federal Minister Schneider showed…
PAABS Project Brings Together Key Stakeholders to Strengthen Cooperation on Climate Adaptation in Odesa Oblast
On 23 July 2026, a meeting was held under the PAABS project, bringing together representatives of the Ministry of Economy and Environment of Ukraine, the Odesa Regional Military Administration, and members of the PAABS consortium. The event aimed to strengthen partnerships with regional stakeholders and engage local authorities, the expert…
Selection of communities in Odesa region launched to strengthen climate resilience and develop climate adaptation action plans
The Ukrainian civil society organizations Ecoaction and EcoClub have launched a competitive selection of communities in Odesa region to receive expert and technical support on climate change adaptation under the PAABS project. Selected communities will receive expert support, a Climate Change Risk and Vulnerability Assessment, and a Climate Change Adaptation…
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IKI Ukraine Workshop 2026: Supporting Ukraine’s resilience and green recovery on the pathway to EU accession
On 28–29 April 2026, a two-day workshop titled “Supporting Ukraine’s Green Recovery and Resilience on the Pathway to EU Accession” took place in Berlin. The event was organised by the IKI Interface Ukraine project on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear…
Circular construction for Ukraine’s recovery: FELICITY II brings embodied carbon discussion to Lviv Urban Forum
Can Ukraine's reconstruction become a catalyst for developing a circular building sector? This question was at the centre of the panel discussion "How to Support the Circular Building Sector?" held during the Lviv Urban Forum on the 2d of July. The discussion drew on the findings of the study…
Decarbonisation in Action: Ukrainian Experts Explore Germany’s Experience
How does an emissions trading system function in a country that has been developing its climate policy for over 30 years? Which solutions allow companies to remain competitive while simultaneously reducing greenhouse gas emissions? And how does public policy incentivise industry to invest in decarbonisation? These were the key questions explored by…
From Soviet Pumps to EU Standards: How a Zhytomyr Factory Is Cutting Emissions in the Middle of a War
In the big workshop of Zhytomyr Cardboard Factory, new equipment is working. Eight old Soviet pumps have been replaced by one modern European turbine. A new hood above the drying section sends heat back into production instead of releasing it into the air. This is the result of a big…
The Transformation of LLC “Radyvylivmoloko”: from a separator point to a modern factory
LLC "Radyvylivmoloko" — one of the largest dairy producers in Western Ukraine, has completed a major environmental modernization. The company has built a complex of treatment facilities for industrial wastewater with a capacity of 500 m³ per day. The project was implemented with the support of the programme Best Available Techniques (BAT) for…
IKI Ukraine Workshop 2026: Supporting Ukraine’s resilience and green recovery on the pathway to EU accession
The IKI Ukraine Workshop 2026 took place in Berlin at the end of April. Organised by the IKI Interface Ukraine project, the event brought together over 120 participants, including government representatives from Ukraine and Germany, as well as from the EU. Experts and representatives from IKI projects and implementing partners also participated…
Strengthening regional resilience through climate adaptation planning
As part of the EU4ClimateResilience project developing of regional climate change adaptation strategies for the Sumy and Dnipropetrovsk regions has officially started. In May, stakeholders gathered to discuss the inception report and methodology for assessing climate risks and vulnerabilities and future staps to develop strategies. Key climate threats identified for…
RES advances decentralised renewable energy solutions for Ukrainian municipalities
The Renewable Energy Solutions (RES) programme continues to support Ukrainian municipalities in strengthening energy security through decentralised renewable energy generation for public infrastructure. As of June 2026, cooperation agreements had been signed with 24 municipalities, covering 60 public facilities. Feasibility studies have been completed for 30 facilities, with nine studies currently under development. Technical design documentation…
Advancing sustainable wastewater management through the “Polluter Pays” principle
During the WOD-KAN 2026 exhibition in Bydgoszcz, representatives of water sector associations from Ukraine, Poland, Germany, Denmark, Romania, and Moldova gathered for the second European Water Association seminar dedicated to the “Polluter Pays” principle in wastewater management, held with the support of the FELICITY II programme. The seminar focused on…
Strengthening municipal capacities for investment planning and financing
From 21 to 24 April 2026, FELICITY II supported the “Budget Made Accessible” Ideas Residency in Lviv, bringing together representatives of municipalities, local communities, and experts for a practical exchange on local finance, project preparation, and resource mobilisation. Working with real examples from the Lviv municipality, participants explored budgeting processes,…
Building partnerships for Ukraine’s water sector recovery at IFAT 2026
During IFAT 2026 in Munich, the workshop “From Projects to Partnerships: Opportunities in IFI-Funded Water Infrastructure Projects in Ukraine” brought together around 80 participants from German and Ukrainian businesses, financial institutions, and sector organisations. The event was jointly organised by Agentur für Wirtschaft und Entwicklung, AHK Ukraine, German Water Partnership, and FELICITY II, creating a…
Learning through experience: building environmental awareness through water education
On 29 April 2026, the FELICITY II programme organised an educational visit to the wastewater treatment facilities of Lvivvodokanal for students of the educational institution MriiDii. The initiative aimed to strengthen environmental awareness by providing first-hand insight into the processes that underpin urban water and wastewater services. Seeing how wastewater treatment works in practice offers…
