Climate & Energetics

Experts described the key points of Russian colonial policies’ lasting impact on the global climate crisis

The Power of Knowledge: Female Educators Overcoming Stereotypes and Shaping the Rejuvenated Energy Sector - article 

What is the current state of green recovery? Do current reconstruction processes consider the need to preserve the environment and combat climate change? Are these processes transparent and open to climate-focused civil society?

On December 13, the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) wrapped up. In a previous article, we covered expectations regarding the main negotiation vectors at COP28 and Ukraine’s role in climate negotiations. This article provides an overview of COP28 outcomes, their significance for Ukraine and the world, and the subjects that were of the highest importance for Ukraine.

Despite the full-scale war, Ukraine continues to participate in international processes, such as the global climate change conference held by UN parties. Held every year since 1995, this event brings together country leaders, scientists, the public, and business. During negotiations at the conference, countries agree on ways to work together to overcome the climate crisis. In this article, we analyze the main topics of the negotiations, new trends, and their relevance for Ukraine.

Read this interview with Oksana Aliieva, coordinator of the Climate Change and Energy Policy Program at Heinrich Boell Foundation, Kyiv Office (Ukraine), and Anna Ackermann, board member of Ecoaction NGO and policy analyst at International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD).

How to plan for recovery in the acute stage of war and will Ukraine be able to switch to 100% renewable energy sources after the end of hostilities? What can Ukraine and the European Union do to help?

The COP27 climate summit ended on November 20, lasting 1.5 days longer than expected. This year's meeting will be remembered for the agreement to set up a loss and damage fund to support poorer countries being ravaged by climate impacts,...>