Ukraine Pavilion & Events
For the third year in a row, despite the full-scale Russian aggression, Ukraine is hosting a National Pavilion at the COP International Climate Conference. Which this year will be held in Baku.
It is expected that the Ukrainian pavilion will host about 40 events and discussions with the participation of Ukrainian and international speakers.
At the COP29, Ukraine will introduce itself as a model of resilience and green development in times of war; a centre of green innovation, progressive solutions and digitalisation, open to the world.
Ukraine will also call on more countries to sign up to Paragraph 8 of President Zelensky’s Peace Formula. In particular, this document will create reliable tools for recording environmental crimes, assessing damages and bringing perpetrators to justice.
We support the establishment of the New Collective Quantified Financing Goal (NCQG), which will unlock access to finance for ambitious climate action. We also support the full implementation of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, which regulates international carbon markets.
The National Pavilion at COP29 embodies the idea of joint efforts to address global challenges. Visitors will learn about Ukraine’s role in the global security infrastructure, as well as the civic, business and state environmental initiatives that Ukraine is implementing despite full-scale Russian aggression.
From President Zelenskyy’s Peace Formula and the new Climate Neutrality Law, which aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, to the development of renewable energy infrastructure and innovations in the agricultural sector, to the amazing restoration of nature at the site of the Kakhovka reservoir destroyed by a Russian terrorist attack, there are dozens of examples of the daily heroism of people protecting the environment despite threats to their lives.
Each story will become part of an installation of ecological paper with living seeds produced in Ukraine. At the end of the conference, the pavilion will literally sprout as the installation is planted as a symbol of the collective effort to shape the future.
The programme of the Ukraine pavilion at COP29 (the programme can be updated)
11.11.2024
11:00 - 13:00
Powering Ukraine, Securing Europe: The 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
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.
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. 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: Lessons from Ukraine's experience for other transitioning economies, balancing immediate reconstruction needs with long-term decarbonization goals
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
Local leaders drive the climate adaptation policy
This event will be aimed to discuss the main hazards for municipalities and how to improve the local capacity to solve the climate change adaptation challenges
17:00 - 18:15
Lessons of Global South Countries in Phasing Out Coal Power Plants
During event will be present the research that contains main lessons of phasing out coal power plants of such countries as Brazil, Indonesia, Kenya, South Africa and COP29 hosting country - Azerbaijan to support the discourse on the transition to decentralized electricity generation. The discussed would also contain steps that Ukraine can take towards energy independence and energy decentralization
18:30-20:00
13.11.2024
11:00 - 12:30
Methane emissions in Ukraine: current policies and prospects of improved measurement and abatement
This session will provide an overview of the current methane emissions landscape in Ukraine and underscore the importance of addressing these emissions. The panelists will talk about various methods of methane emissions estimates, including direct measurements and satellite data, and discuss available technologies for effective mitigation.
13:00 - 14:00
Carbon Markets for Sustainable Development: How to mobilize private sector funds through carbon markets for “green recovery”?
Carbon Markets can play an important role in providing finance to projects that reduce GHG emissions and contribute to sustainable development. How this value is considered today in the (voluntary) carbon markets and how existing rules and procedures can secure that host countries can benefit from the SD-Impacts of carbon market projects will be discussed in this interactive multi-stakeholder panel discussion.
15:00 - 16:00
17:00 - 18:30
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
Effects of implementation of CBAM with the focus on the EU neighbouring countries/ 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 business strategies for enhancing supply chain management to achieve resilience and sustainability. It will proceed to explore approaches for cultivating international partnerships, exchanging expertise, and advancing sustainable practices in various sectors. Additionally, panellists will discuss the contributions of initiatives like the Ukraine Business Compact (UBC) to global cooperation and knowledge exchange.
12:00 - 12:45
Sustainable Energy Systems Evolution
The panel will explore the strategies and challenges of transforming Ukraine's energy sector through sustainable solutions and innovative technologies. Leaders from major energy companies, international experts, and policymakers will discuss key priorities for rebuilding critical infrastructure, advancing renewable energy projects, and ensuring energy security. The session will highlight successful initiatives, investment opportunities, and the role of international partnerships in accelerating Ukraine's transition to a resilient and sustainable energy future.
13:00 - 14:30
International cooperation for Ukraine’s energy sector transformation
This panel discussion will explore pathways for a swift implementation of the reforms needed for Ukraine to rebuild a functioning energy market as well as strategies to align itself with EU regulations and to achieve its climate goals. The discussion will bring together researchers from Europe-Ukraine Energy Transition Hub (EUETH), representatives of the Ukrainian government, European Commissioners, the EU, UK and US international experts on climate and energy policy to
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.
16:30 - 17:30
15.11.2024
09:30 - 11:00
Mobilising climate finance and partnerships for Ukraine
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.
13:30 - 14:30
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
Powering Ukraine, Securing Europe: The Energy Security Marshall Plan
Joint event 1. Powering Ukraine, Securing Europe: The Energy Security Marshall Plan. 2. Presentation of projects of green recovery in Ukraine
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.
16.11.2024
17.11.2024
18.11.2024
10:45 - 12:00
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
19.11.2024
14:00 - 15:30
17:00 - 18:00
20.11.2024
9:30 - 11:00
14:00 - 15:15
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
22.11.2024