Ukraine Pavilion & Events

The programme of the Ukraine pavilion at COP29 (the programme can be updated)

• 11.11.2024

  11:00 - 12:30

  Ukraine Energy Security Marshall Plan

  The Ukraine Energy Security Marshall Plan, a strategic initiative to counter Putin's aggression, bolster global security, and accelerate clean energy deployment, will be the focus of a high-level discussion at the Ukrainian Pavilion during COP. The discussion will highlight Ukraine's potential to emphasizing the country's role in reducing global reliance on fossil fuel-dependent autocracies. Stakeholders will explore the Plan's comprehensive strategy, including legislative advocacy, subnational diplomacy partnerships, and direct aid provision of immediate energy security assistance through distributed energy technologies.

  14:00 - 15:00

  Green Deal Readiness and Adaptation to Climate Change in Ukraine

  The project “Promoting Green Deal Readiness in the Eastern Partnership Countries” (PROGRESS) is implemented in the Eastern Partnership countries - Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine and provides a support to demonstrate to farmers and businesses the economic benefits of investing in green, resilient and climate-oriented solutions. During the event you will learn more details about PROGRESS and can exchange experiences and opinions on the current situation in Ukraine within the framework of the European Green Deal, receive information on activities and successful practices for adaptation to climate changes, discuss the issues raised with colleagues and representatives of the authorities, international organizations, associations, and professional institutions. The primary goal of the EU4ClimateResilience (Decarbonization and Climate Resilience in the Eastern Partnership) project is to foster the green transition, enhance decarbonisation efforts and increase resilience to counter the impacts of climate change across the EaP countries.The project is co-financed by the European Union and BMUV and implemented by GIZ and OECD. It supports the EaP countries in improving climate change and adaptation policies to achieve the mitigation and adaptation goals and targets under the Paris Agreement and related to bilateral agreements with the EU.

• 12.11.2024

  9:30 - 11:00

  From Policy to Practice: Retaining the Integrity of Net Zero

  As countries worldwide accelerate their transition to Net Zero, emerging economies and reconstruction contexts present both unique challenges and opportunities. With newly revised net zero standards emerging and countries preparing enhanced NDCs, the need for credible transition frameworks has never been more critical. This high-level panel brings together leading experts from University of Oxford, financial experts and policymakers to explore how robust policy frameworks can support sustainable development pathways, with particular focus on Ukraine's transformative reconstruction experience. The discussion will examine how evidence-based policy approaches can help countries build resilient economies while ensuring energy security and climate action. * Integrity of Net Zero Implementation: How to ensure credible Net Zero commitments through robust offsetting principles, governance standards, and geological carbon removal approaches within complex geopolitical contexts * Policy Design and Implementation: How to design and execute robust Net Zero policies across diverse economic contexts, considering varying capabilities and circumstances * Climate Finance Architecture: Ways to attract and structure climate finance in challenging environments while maintaining high standards of climate integrity * Investment Landscape: Investment needs and opportunities in emerging markets, focusing on transformative sectors and technologies * Transition Pathways: Examining how immediate reconstruction needs can be aligned with long-term decarbonization commitments through clear sectoral pathways, strong government policy, and international support mechanisms. * Green Reconstruction to NDC Action: How Ukraine's experience informs NDC revision and 1.5°C alignment for transitioning economies - balancing urgent rebuilding with the UAE consensus, economy-wide targets, and robust policy frameworks.

  11:00 - 13:00

  Cooperation of Ukraine and international partners in assessing the environmental damage caused by the war

  The environment is suffering significant damage due to the war in Ukraine. According to the Government of Ukraine, about 30% of Ukraine's protected areas, covering an area of over 1.2 million hectares, have been affected by the hostilities. A qualitative assessment of the environmental damage is an important step in developing a plan for the sustainable reconstruction of Ukraine. The challenges faced by Ukraine in assessing environmental damage need to be addressed jointly with international partners. These challenges and ways to overcome them will be discussed by high-level speakers during the first session of the event. In cooperation with the Verkhovna Rada's Environmental Committee, the Ministry of Environmental Protection and the State Environmental Inspectorate, UNDP in Ukraine, with support from the Government of Sweden, is implementing a project to establish a Coordination Centre for Environmental Damage Assessment. The initiative aims to help Ukraine assess and document the environmental damage caused by the war. The results of this project and other environmental damage assessment initiatives supported by international partners will be presented in the second half of the event.

  14:00-16:00

  Green and resilient funding: challenges and opportunities for municipalities

  Given the negative impact of the war in Ukraine related to energy security and sustainable energy, many Ukrainian municipalities started brainstorming on further recovery based on green and resilience principals. Energy and climate planning is an integral part of these strategies when green transition, energy security and climate resilience are core principles for long-term planning to be applied.

  18:30-20:00

  Opening of the Ukraine pavilion

  For the third time in a row, despite the full-scale russian aggression, Ukraine is hosting its own space for presentations, discussions and networking at the world's largest Climate Change Conference. The opening event will be attended by representatives of the Ukrainian government, business and civil society, diplomats, members of the Ukrainian delegation to COP29 and negotiators. Svitlana Hrynchuk, Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine, will deliver a welcoming speech (video message). Traditional Ukrainian and Azerbaijani delicacies will be served, and a group photo will be taken.

• 13.11.2024

  09:00 - 10:30

  Green energy transition of Ukraine: the path to a sustainable future

  The event will bring together the government, business, public and international partners to discuss the steps and challenges on the way to achieving energy independence and climate commitments of Ukraine. The main topic is the transition to renewable energy sources as the basis of the country's sustainable development strategy in wartime conditions. Among the key issues of the event will be the political and legal aspects of green transformation, the role of gas and oil as transitional resources, the prospects for the development of renewable energy sources as a tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions within the limits of the NDC of Ukraine, the integration of traditional and renewable energy, implementation of a decentralized and threat-resistant energy system, fair transformation of coal regions, job creation and investment attraction for the development of a green economy and the achievement of carbon neutrality goals by 2050.

  11:00 - 12:30

  Tracking and Tackling Methane Emissions in Ukraine: Policies and Actions to Achieve Global Methane Pledge Goal

  DiXi Group and the Net Zero World Initiative in cooperation with the International Energy Agency will hold a discussion involving the Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine will provide an overview of the current methane emissions landscape in Ukraine and underscore the importance of addressing these emissions. The panelist will talk about various methods of methane emissions estimates, including direct measurements and satellite data, and discuss available technologies for effective mitigation. The discussion aims to determine the current state of methane emissions measurement and abatement in Ukraine and indicate prospects for further work in this area. The discussion will be centered on the study of methane emissions and possible technological solutions to better measure and reduce them prepared by DiXi Group think tank (oil and gas sector) and Net Zero World Initiative (coal sector).

  13:00 - 14:00

  Carbon Markets and Carbon Pricing: How to mobilize private sector funds into priority sectors for green recovery?

  This expert panel will discuss how carbon crediting mechanisms and other carbon pricing tools, such as carbon taxes and Emissions Trading Systems, can be interconnected and potentially transition from voluntary to compliance-based frameworks, expanding from national to international applications. Government representatives and practitioners will share their experiences and expectations on how these policies can mobilize private sector investment for projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, support sustainable development, and align with national goals, such as Ukraine’s “green recovery” initiative. Ukrainian Climate Office is implemented via Capacities for Climate Action, co-funded by EU and International Climate Initiative and commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action

  14:30 - 16:00

  Powering the Future: Advancing Women’s Leadership and Resilient Workforce in Ukraine’s Energy Sector

  Under the multi-year UNDP Ukraine Green Energy Recovery Programme, the Women Leadership Programme represents a crucial initiative to advance gender equality, inclusivity, and sustainability in Ukraine’s energy sector. As Ukraine accelerates its green energy transition amidst the ongoing war, it faces significant challenges: a workforce operating under immense psychological pressure due to targeted attacks on energy infrastructure, and a pronounced gender disparity in technical and leadership roles within the traditional energy sector. This panel will bring together key stakeholders, industry leaders, and international experts to discuss actionable solutions for cultivating a resilient and gender-inclusive energy sector. By fostering an environment that supports workforce resilience, promotes skill-building, and dismantles barriers to women’s participation, the UNDP with partners seeks to pave the way for a sustainable, inclusive, and equitable green energy future.

• 14.11.2024

  09:00 - 10:30

  Carbon pricing as a response to climate change – the case of Ukraine

  The EU's legislative proposals under the European Green Deal and the Fit for 55 package give a tremendous boost to climate and energy policies that are part of the global effort to achieve climate neutrality. Newly introduced measures such as CBAM will have a sizable impact on both climate policies and international trade around the world. Substantial costs may fall on the most vulnerable regions, sectors and societies, such as the EU's eastern neighbours. These impacts should be explored. At the same time measures, such as CBAM, act as a catalyst for setting up carbon pricing schemes. Ukraine is now working on setting up a national Emission Trading System, which would allow Ukraine, on one hand, to avoid the consequences of CBAM, and on the other hand, generate revenues for its energy transformation. This side event will explore the measures introduced, the impacts as well as the potential responses to mitigate them.

  11:00 - 12:00

  Building Resilient and Sustainable Supply Chains

  The discussion will focus on how businesses can develop and implement effective approaches to supply chain management that promote both short-term resilience and long-term sustainability. Discussions will focus on strategies for fostering international partnerships, sharing expertise, and promoting sustainable business practices across industries. Panelists will highlight the role of initiatives like the Ukraine Business Compact (UBC) in driving global collaboration and knowledge sharing.

  12:00 - 13:00

  Powering Ukraine’s future: financing breakthrough in energy reconstruction

  As Ukraine's largest private energy investor, DTEK leads a critical discussion on clean energy's role in post-war recovery. The panel will explore infrastructure reconstruction challenges, renewable energy development strategies, and innovative financing solutions for building a resilient and sustainable energy future. Discussion will focus on quick-win solutions, long-term reconstruction strategies, and effective international partnership models.

  13:00 - 14:30

  Transnational Approaches to Energy Sector Reform in Ukraine

  The panel discussion will focus on ways to quickly implement the reforms Ukraine needs to restore a functioning energy market, as well as strategies to bring it in line with EU norms and achieve climate goals. The discussion will bring together researchers from the European-Ukrainian Energy Transformation Hub (EUETH), representatives of the Ukrainian government, European Commissioners, and international climate and energy policy experts from the EU, UK, and US.

  15:00 - 16:00

  Shifting Gears: Navigating the Roadblocks to Renewable Integration in Eastern Partnership Countries

  The discussion will touch upon key aspects of the study. Our goal is to combine research perspective with the practical assessment of the financial institutions, Energy Community, Ukraine and wind energy idnustry engaged in the development of RES projects in EAP countries. This event will include: -) Presentation of the main findings of IRENA’s study on trajectories for the development of renewable energy sources within the energy systems of the Eastern Partnership countries. -) discussion on guiding principles for accelerated development of green transition, focusing on the current tools, opportunities and hurdles for renewable energy in the Eastern Partnership region; -) perspective of private investors within the wind energy sector on the key factors deciding upon successful investments and wind energy market.

  17:30 - 19:00

  Climate policy in EECCA region (Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia) and its decolonisation aspect

  The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the pivotal role of civil society and local communities in transitioning toward fair and sustainable climate solutions in regions facing political repression or ongoing conflicts, and/or fossil fuel dependency, particularly in the Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia region, including Ukraine, as well as Latin America.

• 15.11.2024

  09:30 - 11:00

  Climate Finance for Ukraine’s Economic Competitiveness and Reconstruction

  Despite the war, Ukraine is committed to starting to transform its economy on par with the Green Deal and laying the ground for a post-war phase focused on developing a modern, circular economy and the infrastructure necessary to support it. Ukraine has recently adopted its National Energy and Climate Plan, along with a framework Climate Law, and is currently developing an Emission Trading System. However, to scale transformative actions, increased and targeted climate financing is essential. The panel will explore why accelerating climate action is crucial, even as the war continues to rage, and will seek to identify public private partnerships and strategic financing instruments needed to turn climate challenges into business opportunities in the short-middle to long term. The discussion will focus on accelerating low-carbon recovery, promoting Ukraine’s just and clean industrialisation and advancing Ukraine’s approximation to the EU.

  11:30 - 12:30

  Recovery of Ukraine Towards a Green, Sustainable and Resilient Energy System

  The clean energy transition of Ukraine's energy sector will be discussed, with a focus on sustainable reform and development, urgent needs and modernization efforts, and joint actions to facilitate the reconstruction of Ukraine's energy sector towards clean and sustainable sources. Prospects for creating a sustainable energy future, key incentives for the deployment of distributed generation and renewable energy sources, the role of the NECP for Ukraine and progress in its implementation, the priorities of international support and sustainable green investments for the gradual abandonment of coal to achieve a carbon-free economy will also be discussed.

  13:00 - 14:00

  Untapped potential: the place of just transition in NECPs

  NECPs represent an opportunity to combine climate and social objectives, and should include a new dimension of socio-economic aspects and just transition. This addition requires that the plans present a researched and coordinated strategy to ensure positive opportunities and outcomes related to the transition to climate neutrality are maximised, while the negative effects for impacted regional and local communities and vulnerable individuals are minimised. This event aims to look at the examples of integration of the just transition principles in various European countries' NECPs, including Ukraine's which was adopted earlier in 2024, and take stock of the lessons learned for future implementation and possible revisions.

  14:30 - 16:00

  Ukraine Energy Security Marshall Plan: A Blueprint for Global Energy Independence

  Joint event 1. Powering Ukraine, Securing Europe: The Energy Security Marshall Plan. 2. Presentation of projects of green recovery in Ukraine The panel will focus on how the Ukraine Energy Security Marshall Plan is driven by the recognition that Ukraine’s energy security is closely intertwined with international stability. Removing our dependence on fossil fuels is the strongest action we can take to increase international security and protect our planet simultaneously. The OPEC and OPEC+ cartels are basically a collection of totalitarian regimes, including Russia. Through the example of the Ukraine Energy Security Marshall Plan, we will show how energy security for Ukraine is international security.

  16:30 - 18:30

  How to make a Ukrainian economic and climate miracle (Ukraine’s Path to Net-Zero: Exploring Low Emission Scenarios through 2050)

  In June 2024 the Ukrainian government adopted the National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) to effectively coordinate energy and climate policies to ensure the achievement of green transition goals, sustainable development, and economic recovery of Ukraine. This is the first time in Ukraine’s history that a roadmap has been adopted that integrates all climate and energy policies and is aimed at systemic transformation of the Ukrainian economy. The NECP is based on decarbonization, increasing the share of renewable energy sources, improving energy efficiency and stimulating research and innovation in the field of energy and climate. The event focuses on the discussion of the implementation of the National Energy and Climate Plan for Ukraine for 2030 and attracting investment to facilitate Ukraine's transition to Net Zero. The event will also include a presentation of research on the decarbonization potential of cement industry and agriculture, as well as announcements of research on other sectors of Ukraine's economy in partnership with NZW and SEI.

  18:30 - 19:30

  Unspoken Voices: Cinematic Insights into Environment of Ukraine. Screening “Animals of War”: Ukraine’s Reality in Focus

  Ukraine's COP-29 Pavilion presents selected episodes from "War through the eyes of Animals", an anthology film featuring Oscar-winner Sean Penn and Ukrainian actors. This unique project offers an unconventional view of the war's impact on Ukraine's environment through animal perspectives. The screening aims to raise international awareness about the severe environmental consequences of the war in Ukraine, highlighting the urgent need for global attention to this critical issue.

• 16.11.2024

  09:00 - 10:30

  Ukrainian youth leadership for climate resilience and recovery amid war

  Even during the war, Ukraine has developed its first piece of climate legislation under the EU integration process, the framework climate law, which aims to synchronise current climate strategies and plans. This is a huge step towards coordinated policy action for Ukraine’s climate resilience, crucial for ensuring the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment for future generations. As Ukraine takes its first steps towards green recovery to build back better, the active involvement of young people in decision-making processes will ensure that climate policies reflect this priority, and bring support grounded in justice and democracy to communities who have suffered the most from the war. The European youth climate movement has been instrumental in supporting Ukrainian youth climate advocates since the full-scale invasion and there are many opportunities for Ukraine to learn from EU approaches to institutionalising youth inclusion in climate dialogues.

  11:00 - 12:00

  Accelerating the Global Energy Transition through International partnership

  This panel will focus on the importance of international partnerships in accelerating the global energy transition and achieving the targets set by the Paris Agreement. Panelists will discuss strategies for fostering collaboration between governments, businesses, and civil society organizations to promote the deployment of clean energy technologies, improve energy efficiency, and ensure access to affordable and sustainable energy for all. The discussion will highlight successful examples of cross-border energy projects and initiatives, as well as the potential for scaling up these efforts through multilateral cooperation and knowledge sharing.

  12:30 - 14:00

  The Energy-Climate-Security Nexus: Global Paradigms Through Ukraine’s War

  The war in Ukraine, marked by repeated Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, starkly illustrates the complex and interdependent relationships between environmental resources, energy systems, climate change, and security dynamics. The panel discussion will examine the energy-climate-security nexus through the lens of Ukraine - a country grappling with the triple challenge of energy transition, climate impacts, and geopolitical threats. Ukraine's experience provides a compelling case study for understanding how these dynamics interact and cascade in regions affected by conflict and energy dependency. The discussion will offer critical insights for developing global policy frameworks that address the interconnected challenges of sustainability, resilience, and security in vulnerable regions.

  14:30 - 16:30

  Climate Innovations made in Ukraine: Driving Global Sustainability

  The core idea of "Climate innovations made in Ukraine: greening the businesses worldwide" section is to position Ukraine as a leading Eastern European nation in creating the green businesses and growing green GDP. In addition to the panel discussion it will incorporate pitches and technologies demonstrations from the companies creating climate technologies. By showcasing the Ukrainaian cliamte technologies and their creators we aim to raise the country profile among the climate-focused VC and investment funds, as well as create the opportunities for new partnership. The companies presented at the panel discussion are primarily the grantees of a joint EBRD / EU funded program "Climate Innovation Vouchers", Ukraine's largest grant scheme supporting climate innovators, mplemented by Greencubator since 2017.

  17:00 - 18:30

  Improving Ukraine’s Energy and Climate Modeling Capacity: Launching the Ukrainian Modeling Forum

  This event, organized by the Net Zero World initiative and the Institute for Economics and Forecasting of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (IEF), marks the official launch of the Ukrainian Modeling Forum (UMF). The primary goal is to gather feedback from stakeholders on the proposed format and content of the Forum, with the inaugural annual meeting scheduled for Spring 2025. The Forum aims to enhance collaboration and coordination between Ukrainian and international modeling teams, the Government of Ukraine, knowledge partners, and think tanks. By fostering this cooperation, the Forum will address challenges related to joint modeling activities and long-term energy planning.

• 17.11.2024

  Rest day

• 18.11.2024

  10:30 - 12:00

  Presentation of the Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) for Ukraine

  Objective: To showcase Ukraine’s commitment to a sustainable, low-carbon future through the presentation of its updated Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS), while exploring the broader regional and global implications of integrating climate resilience with post-war recovery. The event aims to facilitate a dialogue on how Ukraine’s climate actions, despite the challenges of war, can serve as a model for other conflict-affected regions and contribute to achieving global climate goals. Participants will also examine the role of international cooperation in financing, technology transfer, and policy su

  12:00 - 15:30

  Innovative and sustainable agriculture production in Ukraine

  Series of three events: 1. The role of Ukraine's agricultural sector in achieving goals of the Paris Agreement: voluntary markets of nature-based carbon certificates, bioenergy, sustainable food supply chains agriculture production in Ukraine 2. Integration of Ukrainian agriculture sector in the climate agenda of the European Union: the role of policymakers, private and financial sectors 3. Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning: how Ukraine applies innovations to drive low-carbon precision agriculture and humanitarian demining

  15:30 - 17:00

  Ukraine’s Path to Net Zero: From Challenges to Solutions

  As Ukraine looks to rebuild and develop sustainably, the concept of Net Zero presents both challenges and opportunities. This high-level panel brings together leading researchers, security strategists, and policymakers to explore how rigorous academic approaches to Net Zero can translate into practical policy solutions that strengthen national security and foster robust international cooperation frameworks.Critically, the panel will explore how these initiatives can be integrated into NDC revision cycle, emphasizing the need for enhanced cross-departmental coordination to ensure climate commitments are mainstreamed across energy, security, economic, and infrastructure planning. The discussion will bridge the gap between research insights and policy implementation, examining how evidence-based approaches can guide Ukraine's sustainable development while ensuring energy security and international partnership.

  17:00 - 18:30

  Academia at the Forefront: Driving Ukraine’s Climate Action and Sustainable Development

  The panel will showcase how academia serves as a catalyst for sustainable development and climate resilience, demonstrating the vital connection between research, policy, and practical implementation in driving forward climate agenda. While Ukrainian academia can learn valuable lessons from international experience, they also bring unique insights from their own climate action initiatives and post-war recovery planning. This exchange of knowledge and experience will strengthen global academic collaboration in addressing climate challenges and advancing sustainable development.

• 19.11.2024

  13:00 - 14:30

  (Re)Storing Nature, (Re)Building Peace: Environmental Recovery and Climate-Resilient Development of Ukraine

  In the wake of conflict, Ukraine faces the triple challenge of addressing climate change, healing its natural environment, and rebuilding. This panel brings together experts in climate science, environmental peacebuilding, and conservation to discuss innovative approaches to climate-resilient environmental stewardship that not only mitigate and adapt to climate change but also contribute to lasting peace and stability.

  15:30 - 17:00

  High-level event on President Zelenskyy’s Peace Formula

  High-level event on the President of Ukraine's Peace Formula ( paragraph 8) Environmental integrity is at the core of all negotiation tracks of COP29 in Baku. Ensuring environmental integrity of global climate regime is only feasible once environmental security is well established and guaranteed by global community. This event will provide a platform for further discussions and engagement on how to bridge the gaps between environmental security and green transition with the view to define unified approach that will integrate (a) climate actions, (b) environmental security and (c) resilience.

  18:00 - 19:00

  1000 days of war. Press conference by the Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine Svitlana Grynchuk

  On Tuesday, 19 November at 6 PM, we are inviting media representatives to talk to Ms. Svitlana Grynchuk, Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine.

• 20.11.2024

  10:00 - 11:00

  This is Not a Fashionable Shade, But the Colour of Ukrainian River Water

  Disastrous consequences of climate change particularly affect water ecosystems, people and communities, causing water shortages, water pollution and environmental degradation. The national water and sanitation system, already in dire condition before the war, is on the brink of collapse. Exacerbated by hostilities, the state of environment sees further degradation, with over 1,000 km of water networks in Ukraine being destroyed. The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine has led to caused extensive loss of life, large-scale mass displacement, and severe damage to critical social infrastructure. This, disrupted water, sanitation, and hygiene services,leaving an estimated 9.6 million Ukrainians without reliable access to safe water in 2024. The creative campaign, “This is not a fashionable shade, but the colour of Ukrainian river water,” highlights this dire situation and draws attention to the ecological damage caused by war and sends a reminder about every child's right to a healthy environment. The participants from the Young People Advisory Board will speak about the current environmental challenges in Ukraine, particularly those affecting its water infrastructure. They will engage in an open conversation with Ukraine’s Environment Minister to discuss pathways for the meaningful engagement of young people in shaping the country’s climate policies, boosting climate change resilience, and responding rapidly to climate change risks and the impacts of war.

  11:30 - 13:00

  Measuring Climate Impacts Across the Cycle of Armed Conflicts

  Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from conflicts and wars have been largely absent from UNFCCC data and overlooked by the broader climate community. However, following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, GHG emissions as a result of armed conflicts was estimated comprehensively for the first time. Ukraine’s example showed that conflicts not only lead to emissions from warfare itself, but have significant indirect and transboundary impacts as well. In the past months experts have been working in a groundbreaking effort to extract lesson-learnt from the war in Ukraine in order to make Ukraine’s experience available to other conflict impacted countries. This work resulted in guidance to estimate the climate impact of conflicts in a transparent and consistent manner, applicable to past, present and future conflicts. This event will mark the launch of this guidance. Additionally, the event will explore how this guidance can be applied by conflict-affected states throughout the armed conflict cycle and can be integrated into the UNFCCC process.

  13:00- 14:00

  Environmental ruins: ecocide as a weapon of war War-driven ecocide for climate and environment in Ukraine

  The opening remarks by Deputy Minister of Environment Viktoriia Kireeva will focus on the irreparable damage to Ukraine's environment as a result of the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation, the losses and challenges faced by Ukraine and the entire continent in the field of environmental protection and climate change. The event will discuss the impact of military operations on all components of nature - air, soil, water, biodiversity, surface sediments, climate and terrain. The scale of the environmental damage caused by the war is unprecedented and therefore in many cases can be qualified as ecocide. The second part of the event will focus on the environmental and legal issues of ecocide at the national level in Ukraine and internationally. It will cover the legal definition and regulation of ecocide at both the national and international levels, as well as proposals for improving the existing legal regulation to ensure that the Russian aggressor is punished inevitably for the destruction of Ukraine's nature. A part of the discussion will be devoted to the criteria of ecocide, which were first developed by lawyers and environmentalists in Ukraine and will be presented to the participants of the event for discussion with a view to their further implementation at the national and international levels. It is the new definition of ecocide, supported by the criteria, that will help ensure that those responsible for the destroyed environment and deteriorating climate in Ukraine and Europe as a whole are held accountable.

  15:30 - 16:30

  Climate ambition in the time of war: showcase of Ukraine

  The event will discuss the evolution of Ukraine's climate policy during the war, the transformation of tools for green recovery, as well as the impact of regional and global cooperation on the formation of effective approaches to achieving climate neutrality.

  18:00 - 19:00

  The Declaration on CBAM Revenue Use

  Once the CBAM progresses from the current transitional to the definitive period starting in 2026, after which its implementation will incur a financial obligation on importers, it will also begin yielding revenue that is proportional to the prevailing carbon price under the EU ETS as well as the carbon intensity and volume of imported goods covered by the CBAM. Not only will the revenue collected under the CBAM increase as the mechanism is gradually phased in over the course of nearly a decade, but the simultaneous phasing out of free allocation will also increase the revenue generated from allowance auctioning under the EU ETS. The goal of this side event is to elaborate on possible options for EU CBAM revenue use. The discussions will be based on The Declaration on the Use of CBAM Revenues. During this side event participants will be invited to discuss the following details of EU CBAM revenue use: - how the EU should use the revenues generated from the sale of CBAM certificates? - to whom the potential recycled revenues could be distributed and how the recycling should function?

• 21.11.2024

  12:00 - 13:30

  Ecocide and urban green infrastructure in war times: role of communities, legislation, and related projects in Ukraine

  The first part of the session is a storytelling about Ukrainian communities caring about their trees in times of war. Why is it important for locals to take care of their trees under life-threatening conditions? How using iTree Eco helps to integrate trees in community values? We dive into the project "Transparent and Participatory System of Green Zones’ Inventory in Ukraine: iTree4UA" that has been running by the NGO "Ukrainian Ecological Club "Green Wave" since 2021 with support of U.S. Forest Service International Programs in partnership with Davey Tree Expert Company. In addition, an interdisciplinary course of Uppsala University (Sweden) will be presented that is based in iTree Eco application in assessing ecosystem services of trees, with the project iTree4UA serving as a case study in this course for international students. A short movie about the first course edition will be presented. The second part of the session is dedicated to the issues of ecocide at the national level in Ukraine and the international level. It covers the origins and historical examples of ecocide worldwide, the legal regulation of ecocide at the international level, the destruction of Ukraine's environment amid the war, the destruction of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Station, ecocide in Ukraine's criminal law, and proposals for improving the existing legal framework. At the third part of the session, the project “Ukraine Towards Carbon Neutrality” (U_CAN) will be presented. U_CAN aims to bridge the gap between Ukrainian cities striving for climate neutrality by 2030 and those targeting 2050. The mission is to build a foundation for an environmentally sustainable future while simultaneously supporting Ukraine’s essential reconstruction efforts. The project brings together a consortium of 21 European partners, including 10 from Ukraine, to develop and integrate climate strategies within Ukraine's reconstruction framework. Central to U_CAN is the "twinning" of EU Mission cities with Ukrainian cities to facilitate knowledge exchange, co-create tools, and implement pilot projects as tangible examples of climate action. In six Ukrainian cities, localized pilot projects are being rolled out that exemplify scalable and replicable climate innovations. Through collaboration and innovative approaches, U_CAN seeks to establish new standards and technologies that enhance Ukraine’s climate resilience, positioning its cities as pivotal players in the EU’s Climate-neutral and Smart Cities Mission.

  14:00 - 15:30

  The Role of United States Universities in the Ukraine’s National Recovery Plan

  The panel's discussion will focus on two main topics: high-level support and specific technical expertise highlighting water resources engineering projects. Firstly, the panelists will elaborate on the interconnection between raising awareness of Ukraine across the American public. Kyiv School of Economy, Ukraine's women's Olympic rowing team, combat medic, and poet Yaryna Chornohyz are only a few examples of cross-collaboration between Duke and the Ukrainian community. Student clubs like Duke Friends of Ukraine are working hard to hone and promote engagement not only within Duke but also within the larger North Carolina community, including NGO Ukrainians in Carolinas, which has always been instrumental in sending humanitarian aid to Ukraine, University of North Carolina Friends of Ukraine, and North Carolina State University Ukrainian Association. Secondly, the conversation will highlight the engineering expertise and potential of graduate student work in Ukraine's restoration plan. Kyala Fericy will bring her expertise in disaster response and draw a parallel between water quality alteration after a hurricane in Puerto Rico and the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam. Specifically, a breakdown of infrastructure from a sudden disaster can put other systems at risk, such as healthcare facilities and wastewater facilities, and could leave many devastated. In the panel discussion, speakers will discuss the scope and concrete solutions to promote cross-border collaboration and foster resilient and climate-compatible water resource solutions in the regions of Kherson and Zaporizhia.

  16:00 - 17:30

  Russian Aggression, Indigenous Peoples and Climate Change: Crimea Dimension

  Since 2014 illegal militarisation and administrative negligence created gross challenges for ecosystems in Russia-occupied Crimea. After broad-scale Russian aggression started against Ukraine, those challenges developed to threats of regional and global levels, including climate change issues. Destruction of forests and wetlands, maritime and air pollution During the event experts will highlight the problems of the impact of the Russian occupation of Crimea and full-scale armed aggression on climate change, of Russia's gross violation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, which negatively affects the situation of indigenous peoples in Crimea, the exclusion of Crimea from international environmental programs, as well as the need to include relevant issues in international documents of the legal and political dimension, in particular, the development of conventional criminalization of ecocide. Relevant tasks for international structures and networks, including International Crimea Platform, will be discussed, also as a relevant dimension of Ukraine's Peace Formula and damage compensation issues, including relevant expert and forensic activities.

  17:30 - 18:30

  Screening of the movie Gokul to Ukraine: Beneath the Ashes – Ukraine’s Fight for a Green Future

  Gokul Rajendran, an Indian climate activist, visited Ukraine in June 2024 and filmed a 30 min documentary with the support of Ukrainian scientists and climate activists. The screening will be followed by a Q&A session with the director, a Ukrainian scientist Svitlana Krakovska and young climate activists from Ukraine.

• 22.11.2024

  10:00 - 11:30

  Transboundary Water Cooperation practices addressing climate vulnerabilities: adding regional dimensions to the national climate change adaptation planning in EAP countries

  In response to increasing climate vulnerability, Eastern Partnership (EaP) countries have taken steps to prepare adaptation actions against climate change. Researchers and experts highlight that transboundary cooperation can drastically contribute to its alleviation. Often, actions implemented at the national level are fragmented in their approach and incapable of solving the multiple dimensions of regional problems. Within an EU4Dialogue-supported Task Force, a joint paper was written by 14 scientists, experts and civil society activists from 5 countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine) calling for Cooperation on Climate Vulnerabilities by Adding Regional Dimensions to the National Climate Change Adaptation Planning. Good practices from the Ukraine-Moldova cross-border water governance have been shared with colleagues from the South Caucasus. This panel brings together authors, experts and policy makers to discuss lessons-to-be-learned.