We aim to apply positive experiences and practices of coal communities to other mono-industrial towns facing similar socio-economic challenges and the devastating consequences of russia’s full-scale invasion.
The report focuses on potential risks to the local community’s rights, displacement of indigenous peoples, limited co-benefits and transparency of land transactions.
The house became home to a colony of red-listed bats: they live in the attic and narrow cracks.
Achieving a full and successful decarbonisation of the country’s economy requires broadening both the scope and understanding of just transition.
Ecoaction would like to highlight and stress several points.
We invite experts to join the symposium focused on Ukraine’s post-war recovery and green transition.
Part of the valuable old-growth forest has already been cut down for this project.
This approach aligns with the European Partnership Principle and could serve as a pilot application of the EU’s best practices in Ukraine.
The adoption of this Program is a significant event, both for Ukraine’s coal communities and for environmental protection.
In our position paper, we highlight the need to revise Draft Law to align it with European legislative standards.
The many land reforms, the lost cadastral records, small disputes and vast property transformations make ownership difficult to untangle.
The integration of the VGGTs into national legislation is a complex and dynamic process.
As the regional focal point for the Land Matrix initiative in Eastern Europe, Ecoaction is involved in the study of VGGT implementation.
Ecoaction organised a study tour for advisers, representatives of research institutes and ministries.
Ecoaction launched a contest for projects from NGOs aimed at transforming coal communities.
The event’s participants were presented the results of two studies.
Experts, politicians, and civil society will discuss the implications of construction plans for Khmelnytskiy nuclear power plant.
Serbia has over five million hectares of agricultural land, of which 71% is intensively used as arable land, orchards, and vineyards.
Non-governmental organisations and communities have urged the government to allocate 1 billion UAH for the Energy Efficiency Fund in the 2025 State Budget
The trend remains unchanged: the vast majority of cases continue to be recorded along the frontline.
A provision was introduced that unexpectedly allowed for the procurement of russian-manufactured reactor equipment from Bulgaria.
How the map may help journalists, scientists, and activists understand the impact of war on the environment.
Collaboration, strategic vision, and a focus on green energy are the principles that will guide Ukraine along the path of just transition.
This approach enables a comprehensive assessment of the climate damage resulting from russia’s aggression.
The event was dedicated to the 1,000th day since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
This applies not only to coal communities but also to those dependent on other industries.
Energy consultants are specialists who can potentially help communities, businesses, and HOAs optimise their energy processes.
Such experts could propose needs-based, smart, scenario-backed options.
This position presents a vision of the decisions that must be made at the international and national levels in Ukraine.
What unites these cases is public outrage and the potential environmental risks posed by these projects.
The Concept poses a risk that reconstruction projects dangerous to public health and the environment may be approved.
Advance your city’s path to climate neutrality.
This is the first camp for activists that Ecoaction has organiszed since the start of the full-scale invasion.
It proposes to abolish the EIA procedure for all sanitary clearcuts smaller than 10 hectares.
The total climate damage caused by the russian federation in two years of full-scale invasion of Ukraine amounts to $32 billion.
We believe it is necessary to emphasize that all goals, policies and measures of the NECP until 2030 should be in line with the EU’s goals and standards.
We call for the Delegation of the European Union to Ukraine support approval of the River Basin Management Plans.
We welcome the adopted Ukraine Facility Regulation, which confirms the EU’s longstanding support for Ukraine.
And demonstrate unwavering support for Ukraine by taking concrete actions to address the country’s critical energy issues.
Platform has become a place to hear each other, share feedback and alternative opinions.
To implement energy-efficient projects based on these studies, it is necessary to combine the efforts of civil society and government authorities.
Fires at oil depots, gas stations, landfills, damage to heat and water supply facilities, industrial facilities, impact on ecosystems, etc.
Over the last year we acted to create a beautiful future for our country and all Ukrainians.
With its oil, gas, and coal, russia not only fuels and finances its violent war in Ukraine.
The European Union and G7 must tighten their grip on Russia’s key revenue streams from exports of fossil fuels.
It is essential that the world’s decision makers make sure not to overlook one factor that exacerbates all these interconnected challenges.
We believe it should support Ukraine’s inclusive and environmentally sound recovery.
Despite the full-scale war, the work on just transition of coal communities goes on.
Civil society organisations reached out to the trialogue negotiators to advocate for an inclusive and environmentally sound Ukraine Facility.
The Program should define what measures will be implemented at the state level to address the problems and promote the development of coal mining communities.
We are adamant that the European Commission’s support for just transition processes in Ukraine should be continued.
We condemn this decision and consider it disadvantageous and harmful for Ukraine.
The grant envisions integration of renewables in public buildings across Ukraine.
The United States, the United Arab Emirates, Czechia, Norway, and a number of other countries announced joining Powering Past Coal Alliance.
This is more than the annual GHG emissions from a highly industrialized country like Belgium.
Ukrainian delegation spent time in Washington, DC advocating for a green reconstruction of Ukraine
Ukrainian NGOs call on the German government to put front and center the role of communities and civil society
Ecoaction’s Board member Anna Ackerman delivered a statement during the European Parliament public hearing.
This position presents a vision to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement.
The public is a key partner of the European Commission for evaluating Ukraine’s progress in the areas of legislation and implementation.
The Association comprises 16 communities that depend on coal mining or heat-generating enterprises.
This was discussed by experts, government officials and coal mining communities.
The delegation visited the towns of the Ruhr region that are transforming after phasing out hard coal.
A simple nod to Europe’s greening commitments is not enough.
We joined the Global Fight to End Fossil Fuels to remind that fossil fuels sponsor the deaths of Ukrainians and will kill more people in the next decades through consequences of climate change.
Recently, together with 50 Ukrainian communities, we sent a joint letter to the United States government.
This policy brief assesses the direct and indirect environmental damage resulting from Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Read the text to learn more about 10 organizations that will implement projects based on the principles of Green reconstruction.
Rapid investments in solar, wind and heat pumps present the most cost-effective, short-term and future-proof solution.
How our marine and coastal ecosystems suffered during more than 9 years of the Russian war in Ukraine.
Representatives of coal mining communities continue to plan for a green reconstruction.
Presented projects will ensure energy saving and potentially energy independence of Ukraine.
The destruction of the Kakhovka HPP is a large-scale environmental disaster.
The US should ban imports of refined products from refineries running on Russian crude.
The Ocean is greatly affected by climate change, with rising temperatures leading to coral bleaching, sea-level rise.
russia intends to almost triple its LNG export capacity to 100 million tonnes per year by 2030.
We submitted initial comments to the EC, urging the integration of the Partnership Principle and environmental conditionality in the legislation.
Ecoaction and Razom We Stand, Bankwatch submitted initial comments to the European Parliament.
Experts from Ecoaction took part to discuss the past, the current and the future of the just transition in Ukraine.
To monitor Paris Agreement, it has established a mechanism called Global Stocktake.
russian occupiers committed another act of terrorism in Ukraine by destroying the Kakhovka Dam.
The right course to attract investments is by implementing EU standards.
The ‘build back better’ principle foresees that reconstruction will address the key environmental challenges that jeopardise the sustainability of food production.
Artists and environmental activists have created a large mural depicting a peaceful, green future for Ukraine.
The outcomes of the event “Building back greener is building back stronger: Ukraine’s transition from coal to clean” prior to the Ukraine Recovery Conference in London.
The mining communities’ have formed a working group and developed a common concept of a just transition in Reconstruction.
Communities can immediately consider adaptation measures in their plans.
Representatives of environmental civil society responded to the latest act of ecocide by the russian federation.
We want to build the country to be greener, says Anna Ackermann.
Communities need their infrastructure to be rebuilt with consideration for climate aspects.
The EEB has more than 180 member organisations in 38 countries.
The members of the network voted for the accession of new organisations from Ukraine.
Ecoaction prepared comments on the reform implementation in Environment and Climate Change (Chapter 27) and Energy (Chapter 15).
The outcomes of the meeting of representatives of 17 Ukrainian coal mining communities with representatives of the Ministry of Reconstruction and Development of Ukraine.
Engagement of civil society organizations should help in the development of such policies.
The German government will allocate €1M for green reconstruction projects in Ukraine.
Communities will be able to rapidly rebuild a better, more secure and sustainable future from the ground up.
Our organizations are calling on the international community to act now.
This year scarred every Ukrainian person, family and community.
Building a sustainable and secure future for the next generation of Ukrainians does not have to wait until the end of the war.
We encourage to support Ukrainian NGOs that work on nature restoration and monitoring impact on the ground.
This is the first medical facility in the area where such an energy-efficient system is installed, and it should become an example of green reconstruction of the country.
We call EU to support civil society engagement and incorporation of green principles into the Ukraine reconstruction process.
The just transition of coal towns will help create conditions for post-war green recovery and sustainable development.
Representatives of the coal regions noted that their towns are ready to become pilots of the green post-war recovery of Ukraine.
We have conducted such a study on water quality in communities and share its findings.
Viktor founded the company, which specializes in cultivating grain crops and implements eco-practices to improve soil fertility.
There should be benefits for nature, for the soil, and for man.
Despite the full-scale war Ukrainian coal towns still hope to implement the policy of just transition.
This holiday season, we encourage you to support the Ukrainian environmental movement by donating to one or a couple of NGOs.
According to preliminary calculations, a hybrid solar plant can cover up to 60 % of consumed electricity per year.
We will be glad to accompany you on a city tour, visiting the sites of the latest rocket strikes and bomb craters.
How the russian full-scale war in Ukraine has affected global climate change.
Notwithstanding limited resources, Ukrainians are already working on reconstruction and development planning.
The towns of Donetsk Oblast were among the main targets of russian attacks.
Russian aggression is financed by fossil fuels. 60% of Russia’s state budget comes from selling oil and gas.
The adoption of draft law 8058 will create massive threats to the environment of Ukraine.
Ivan developed his own formula of symbiosis of farming and nature.
Vinnytsia Farmer Maintains Soil Fertility.
Practices used on this farm are beneficial to both the environment and the farm.
To arrange the production of organic agricultural products, you need time, money, and, most importantly, knowledge.
Ukrainian public organizations, international organizations, and the scientific community appeal to the member states of the IAEA.
We welcome formation of a regulatory framework and incentive mechanisms for the creation of energy communities and aggregators.
Ecoaction have been cooperating with the mining communities of Ukraine and supporting them in the process of just transition.
Ukraine will have to undertake a massive effort to reconstruct damaged or fully destroyed civilian infrastructure.
We welcome the Swiss embargo on Russian coal imports.
Active marine hostilities and Russian warships putting the world at risk.
Our expert about this situation and the link between the war and fight against climate change.
The mayors of the coal towns support the further path towards Just Transition.
Ecoaction supports the cornerstone goals of Ukraine’s Recovery Plan Blueprint1, which was presented on July 4–5, 2022.
The Centre for Environmental Initiatives “Ecoaction” and WWF-Ukraine call for recognition of the crucial role nature and clean technologies must play in ensuring a sustainable recovery from the war.
The G7 leaders must commit their political and economic powers into curbing global fossil fuel usage and bending the climate change trajectory.
We urge Japanese companies to recognize that fossil fuels in general are prone to geopolitical conflicts and price volatility.
Climate change and the war against Ukraine have a direct link to dependence on fossil fuels.
The production and export of hydrocarbons continue to finance Russia’s war against Ukraine and the killing of Ukrainian people and children.
The EU imported 61% of this, worth approximately 57 billion EUR.
We call on the FAO to take into deeper consideration the naval blockade in the Black Sea, initiated by the Russian Federation.
Ukrainian and German environmental organizations warn: inclusion of fossil gas and nuclear power in EU taxonomy would be a even greater energy dependence on Russia.
GLOBAL 2000 and Ecoaction protest against Rosatom in front of the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency IAEA in Vienna.
During the night of 4 March 2022, buildings at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine were shelled by Russian tanks.
Ukrainian environmental movement started to plan how sustainabilty can be integrated in the rebuilding of their country.
We would like to bring to your attention some aspects of the RebuildUkraine decision-making architecture and financial instruments and to suggest a few practical steps.
Letter of Energy Transition Coalition on behalf of Ukrainian NGOs Ecoaction and others.
Although the war started in 2014 with annexation of Crimea a new bloody chapter engulfed the whole country.
Food systems are also about the quality of the food itself, the quality of the environment, and the quality of life.
There is a large area of agricultural land in Ukraine that “works” in favor of the invaders.
National governments of EU member states and individual companies continue to purchase russian fossil fuels.
Even though the war still rages on, the country’s reconstruction should be already planned.
Russia’s war in Ukraine has brought horror and destruction to the country, and has had a tremendous impact on the EBRD regions of operations.
Once Ukraine’s greatest hope for green development, the country’s cities have been fighting for survival since the Russian invasion began on 24 February.
The war in Ukraine, started by Russia, will have considerable global consequences on food shortages.
Civil society organizations developed principles on which the renovation of Ukraine should be based.
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Ecoaction has been monitoring cases of potential negative environmental damage following the start of russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine.
Unlimited extraction and burning of fossil fuels poses a dare threat to humanity due to climate change.
Coal and gas exports are rising and oil is falling.
Activists in Kyiv and Vienna addressed the Austrian Federal Government to stop blocking the EU oil embargo against russia.
What should be the international response to russia’s nuclear terrorism?
We did try many new things during our fifth year, while the world around us also evolved and developed, in particular, due to our efforts.
Inspiring stories of Ukrainian ecoactivists.
Activists sought out a large poster near the German consulate in Lviv, demanding an immediate embargo on fossil fuel trade with Russia.
Activists have been blocking freight trains carrying russian coal to Finnland.
Michael Roth handed his Twitter account to Kostiantyn Krynytskyi.
Most of these crimes took place in Kyiv, Slobozhanshchyna region, Donetska oblast, and Southern Ukraine.
We need to continue to unravel the ties that exist between Ukraine and the rest of the world.
Ecoaction’s experts do their best to defend the interests of Ukraine and the environment on the world stage.
The topic of land relations is uncovered from a new angle, making it more transparent.
It is the first EU country to have cut off relations in the energy sector with the aggressor.
The Ecoaction’s team continues its work with foreign media, revealing information about our country.
Implement Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty to stop fossil fuel addiction behind Putin’s war machine.
Polish government decided to adopt legislation that will allow a ban of russian coal.
russian invasion of Ukraine has been ruining people’s lives and civil infrastructure. But it also impacts Ukrainian wildlife.
Tweets about the situation in Ukraine appear on daily basis on the Twitter account of Yannick Haan.
Many environmental crimes caused by russian aggression during the first month of the large-scale war.
Experts and activists provided the first analysis of the war crimes against the environment in Ukraine.
Ecoaction has focused on informing the international society about the war in Ukraine.
The zone of risk farming is approximately 34% of the total land area of Ukraine.
It is crystal clear that russia is using its nuclear company as one of the tools in the ongoing war
They’re destroying not only people and infrastructure, they also destroy nature.
Ukrainian NGOs demand international recognition of Russian military actions as the first ever case of nuclear terrorism.
Now the complicated decisions are needed to effectively ban Russia from further use of energy as a weapon.
As the temperature of nuclear fuel rises, radioactive substances will be released into the environment.
Unprecedented sanctions against the aggressor are followed by ban of fossil fuels.
Due to expected substantial yield shortfalls, exports from Ukraine are highly unlikely in the coming marketing year.
The war is raging for nuclear power plants, and it is the first in history precedent of nuclear terrorism.
Representative of the Ukrainian delegation of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change addressed the participants of the 55th session.
More than 450 organizations call on world governments to reject and ban importation of Russian oil and gas.
What needs to be done for Russian troops to leave Ukraine immediately?
Russia started a massive military invasion of Ukraine, leading to humanitarian, environmental, and potentially nuclear catastrophe in the center of Europe.
Ecoaction`s statement on nuclear safety amidst the full-scale russian attack on Ukraine
Ukrainian NGOs urge an integration to ENTSO-E in view of the war with Russia
We are grateful for all the support we feel from our international friend and partners.
Organizations overviewed the problem and argued why intensive irrigation is not a solution to water scarcity.
People marched at this year’s Climate March to demand funding for environmental activities from the authorities.
Ukraine, phase out coal by 2035, the Ministry of Energy said today.
2035 is not the final coal phase-out date for the Ukrainian state-owned power plants, as was previously announced.
There’s a lack of systematic supervision of both the condition and quality of ground and surface water in the rural areas.
The decision is unprecedented and should help Ukraine to get rid of some of the most polluting coal power facilities in Europe.
According to an analytical report based on data on land acquisitions around the world.
Ukraine declares a course for just transition.
The government approved the Concept of the State Target Program for the Just Transition of Coal Regions until 2030.
Ecoaction supports the inclusion of energy security and climate in the joint statement of Ukraine and the United States on strategic partnership.
Toxic emissions from Ukrainian coal-fired power plants are likely to have killed 2,690 people.
The first Ukrainian “Coal Camp” for activists of Donetsk and Lugansk regions took place from 12 to 15 August 2021 in the city of Sviatohirsk, Donetsk region.
During the hackathon, we got acquainted with 13 inspiring local initiatives from Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Ecoaction supports the connection of Ukraine’s energy system to the European network of electricity transmission system operators ENTSO-E.
This can lead to lower budget expenditures and increased tax revenues, job creation and GDP growth.
As of 2021 there are 9 towns in the Platform.
The trip’s main objective was the exchange of best practices of local development etc.
According to the center’s experts estimate, in 2018 Ukraine lost 5.8% of GDP due to morbidity and mortality caused by toxic air pollution.
What is required explicitly of the Ukrainian government to successfully combat climate change and adapt to it to prevent the situation from becoming critical?
Burshtyn TPP is the dirtiest power plant in Europe, and Ukraine emits more toxic dust containing heavy metals than all EU countries.
We expect to integrate of the proposed recommendations and affirmation of the greenhouse gas emissions reduction by 65% of the 1990 level as soon as possible.
On the 35th anniversary of Chornobyl nuclear disaster Ukrainian activists from Ecoaction protested against the renewal of construction of two units of Khmelnytskiy Nuclear Power Plant.
On March 13, our organization turned four years old. During that year, we grew significantly.
The livestock complex pollutes and will continue to pollute surface and groundwater in Shulhivka village in the Dnipropetrovsk region of Ukraine.
The concentration of large tracts of Ukrainian land in the hands of a select few has led to a deterioration of soil and environmental degradation.
Environmental problems are not only causing a headache for activists, but are also an additional financial burden on the state budget.
Remarkable climate data of this nature no longer has the power to shock as the reality of climate change becomes increasingly difficult to ignore.
Ecoaction supports the EU-Ukraine cooperation within the framework of the European Green Deal initiative. We believe that hydrogen has a role to play in these processes.
Representatives of the Platform for Sustainable Development of Coal Towns became official members of the Coordination Center for Transformation.
New infographics on green cities and gender explain the importance of women’s participation in sustainable urban infrastructure development.
We are convinced that this is the right initiative at the right time, as a low-carbon-development path in line with the EGD will not only define Ukraine’s climate mitigation policy.
Coronavirus crisis has changed the world in many fields with the world economy becoming one of its victims. However, there’s room for worse.
Today in Berlin, the head of the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine and the head of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy signed a joint statement on the launch of the German-Ukrainian energy partnership.
The pandemic revealed that many countries are unprepared for the crisis and are vulnerable to global problems. One such problem is climate change.
Seven coal mining towns of Donetsk region will develop a joint transformation strategy.
2020 was supposed to be a very important year for climate action. This year, countries are required to submit their revised Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to the Paris Agreement.
This March a new member, the city of Toretsk, has joined the Platform for Sustainable Development.
The participants of the meeting analyzed the strengths of the Platform’s towns.
Third-Year Performance Report by Center for Environmental Initiatives Ecoaction
Just transition of coal mining towns must become a state policy.
Renewables must not be a business for few only!
Ukraine will focus on energy efficiency, development of renewable energy sources, electric vehicles.
In late December 2019 mayors of 6 coal mining towns signed the Declaration of Mayors on Just Transition.
Independent experts have compiled a list of specific recommendations on how to manage coal mines’ shutdowns.
Establishing of a dedicated “Coal” Platform for the Western Balkans and Ukraine was announced.
More than 2 thousands people came together in Kyiv for one purpose: to demand from the authority real action to fight climate change.
CEE Bankwatch Network is looking for candidates to fill the full time position of Communities support specialist.
Independent experts from four European countries prepared an analytical study.
Representatives of the coal mining towns of Donetsk region signed a Memorandum of Partnership
Now, we are ready to share our highlights and impressions for the year.
On 15th March near the Ministry of Energy and Coal Industry of Ukraine (Kyiv) an action of the youth took place There is no Planet B!
This article considers how the ‘land question’ has developed over the past three decades, where we stand today, and what we can expect in the future.
Ecoaction experts together with scientists presented results of the research “Impact of Sea Level Rise on Coastal Areas due to Climate Change”.
Dear Parliament’s Members and guests,
Ecoaction dedicates this study to the memory of Oleksii Khabatiuk, a sergeant in the Armed Forces of Ukraine and one of the leading experts in the field of energy and climate policy.
The report focuses on potential risks to the local community’s rights, transparency of land transactions, and whether carbon projects actually contribute to sustainable development.
The sixth interim assessment of GHG emissions attributable to 3 years of the full-scale war.
The publication emphasizes the importance of integrating Just Transition principles into long-term climate policy planning.
The Volyn Oblast of Ukraine is actively implementing a just transition in its coal communities.
The Roadmap proposes solutions to address challenges along with specific steps for each sector.
