Publications

This publication is dedicated to the role of adaptation in the strategic planning of Ukraine’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). The publication analyzes the international climate governance architecture, practices of integrating adaptation into NDCs of other countries (United Kingdom, New Zealand, Singapore, Marshall Islands), and current approaches to adaptation in Ukraine. The authors emphasize that climate […]

The content of the guide “We and the Trees” covers topics that reveal the essential features of individual trees and forest ecosystems and their value for biota and people. The structure of the guide is logical and consistent. The authors devote a separate section to recommendations on how to work with the guide; some tips […]

The guide presents methodological recommendations for greening the city of Rivne, including a description of the ecosystem services of green spaces, the specifics of landscaping particular urban landscapes and sites, a list of priority and secondary plant species for landscaping, a list of species not recommended for landscaping, the main plant pests and diseases, and […]

DIY solutions for urban gardening — a guide with 10 ideas that will come in handy for developing urban gardening and horticulture spaces. Most of these solutions are also nature-based, meaning they follow the logic and model of natural ecosystems and help with adaptation to the consequences of climate change.

Liubotyn is one of the Ukrainian cities demonstrating real steps towards sustainable development and adaptation to climate change. Thanks to the initiatives of the NGO “Zero Waste Kharkiv”, the city is introducing waste management approaches based on the principles of zero pollution. Following an assessment of the current situation carried out by the NGO “Zero […]

Ecoclub Rivne is actively working to adapt the community to climate change, implementing a number of initiatives aimed at increasing the city’s resilience to extreme weather events. One of the key steps was a study of the Rivne community’s vulnerability to climate change, which includes a risk assessment and the development of recommendations for adaptation […]

According to the results of a survey conducted by the NGO “Plato” in Lviv in 2023, residents are actively involved in civic participation, in particular through tools such as participatory budgeting, e-petitions and public hearings. These mechanisms foster the development of participatory democracy and increase citizens’ responsibility for the future of their city. According to […]

This study analyses how climate change affects different regions of Ukraine. The greatest risks concern agriculture, water resources, energy, infrastructure and public health. The report emphasises that Ukraine already faces droughts, floods and extreme weather events, which pose threats to food security and economic development. The authors propose developing regional adaptation strategies, introducing nature-based solutions […]

Ukraine has developed a “Roadmap for Achieving Climate Goals” that sets out steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen climate resilience. The document is aligned with the Paris Agreement and the European Green Deal. Key areas include the decarbonisation of the energy sector, the development of electric and public transport, the introduction of climate-friendly […]