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Strengthening Urban Resilience Across the Eastern Partnership Countries
EU4ClimateResilience organised a regional webinar titled “Earth Observation for Climate Adaptation and Urban Resilience”, bringing together around 60 participants from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine, including representatives from national authorities, academia, research institutions and international organisations. The webinar explored how Earth Observation (EO), GIS and s
Climate Risk Assessment for Agriculture Presented at PROGRESS Round Table
The EU4ClimateResilience project presented the findings of a comprehensive Climate Risk Assessment for Ukraine’s agricultural sector at the Third Round Table of the PROGRESS project. The event brought together representatives of ministries, research institutions, financial organisations, businesses and international partners to discuss how Ukrainian agriculture can adapt to accelerating climate ch
Capacity Building Workshops Promote Climate-Resilient and Water-Smart Agriculture
Two two-day capacity-building workshops were held on 22–23 November and 27–28 November 2025 under the EU4ClimateResilience and PROGRESS projects, in close cooperation with ADA University. The workshops brought together farmers, cooperatives, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and agricultural service providers. The first workshop, “Water-Smart Agriculture: Efficient Irrigation and Water
“Ecotopia” board game brought together youth and experts in Lviv
The EU4ClimateResilience project supported an educational training in Lviv, where young people and mentors explored new formats of environmental learning. The core of the programme was the “Ecotopia” board game, developed with project support to build environmental awareness and negotiation skills. During the game, participants created eco-projects for a shared building, practiced decision-maki
Demonstration Projects on Nature-Based Solutions: Memoranda of Understanding Signing Ceremony
As part of the EU Green Week 2025, a dedicated event will be held in at the Erebuni Hall of the Alexander Hotel in Yerevan showcasing the contribution of the EU4ClimateResilience project in Armenia and reinforcing the importance of strong local partnerships in advancing climate action. The project Supports Armenia and broader Eastern Partnership region - Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukrai
Regional Webinar on Mobilising Domestic Climate Finance
On 6 November, the EU4ClimateResilience project successfully held its first regional webinar, bringing together representatives from the Eastern Partnership (EaP) countries to discuss ways of financing Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and climate adaptation efforts through domestic sources. The purpose of the webinar was to equip decision-makers from the EaP countries with knowledge
Puppet Show Brings Climate Awareness to Europe Day Celebrations in Kutaisi
Europe Day celebrations continued across Georgia, reaching the heart of Imereti with a vibrant event in Kutaisi. Following successful activities in Tbilisi and Batumi, the EU4ClimateResilience project once again joined the festivities — this time with a special puppet show designed for children and families. The performance, titled “Climate and Friendship: A Puppet Adventure,” blended humor, mu
The “Ecotopia” board game brought together youth and experts in Lviv
In October, the EU4ClimateResilience project supported an educational training in Lviv that brought together active young people, experienced mentors and innovative learning approaches. The central element of the programme was the “Ecotopia” board game — a tool developed with the project’s support to strengthen environmental awareness, negotiation skills and understanding of sustainable solutions
4th International Symposium “Rebuilding a Place to Call Home: Recovery Towards Net Zero”
Lviv hosted Symposium on 17–18 October 2025, bringing together around 100 participants from Ukraine and abroad. Among them were researchers, engineers, urbanists, environmental experts, representatives of international organisations and civil society initiatives. Over two days, experts discussed policies and reforms needed to achieve climate neutrality, innovations in construction, spatial pla
International Conference “Road to COP17” Held in Yerevan
Yerevan hosted the international conference “Road to COP17”, marking Armenia’s growing role in the global biodiversity agenda and preparations for the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity. The conference was organized by the Ministry of Environment of Armenia and the AUA Acopian Center for the Environment, with the support of the Secretariat of the
High-Level German Delegation Explores Climate-Resilient Urban Development Efforts in Gavar
From 16–18 September, a delegation from the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV) conducted an official visit to the Republic of Armenia. On 17 September, the delegation, together with representatives of the EU Delegation to Armenia, the German Embassy in Armenia, the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Territorial A
Young Innovators Drive Water Solutions at WaterTech Bootcamp and Baku Water Week
More than 60 young innovators presented their solutions for sustainable water management at the WaterTech Bootcamp, held on 5–8 September at the Training and Innovation Center of the Azerbaijan State Water Resources Agency (ASWRA). The event was organized by the Water and Amelioration Scientific Research Institute (ASRI) under ASWRA and SUP VC LLC, with the support of the EU4ClimateResilience proj
Climate Change Adaptation as a Pillar of Resilient Recovery in Ukraine
In frontline regions of Ukraine, proactive climate planning is increasingly essential. Communities must navigate the combined impacts of war and environmental vulnerabilities — including droughts, floods, heatwaves, and water scarcity — while ensuring access to essential services and safeguarding local livelihoods. Integrating climate change adaptation into recovery efforts helps communities prepa
Cantemir and Ceadir-Lunga Awarded Grants to Strengthen Local Climate Resilience
On 19 June 2025, the EU4ClimateResilience project and the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Moldova hosted the National Conference “Climate Resilience for Local Development”. The event gathered more than 80 representatives from national and local public institutions, climate specialists, development partners, and civil society organisations. The EU4ClimateResilience project is co-funded
Strengthening Climate Action in the Eastern Partnership Countries
EU4ClimateResilience promotes stronger climate policies and institutions, powering the development of impactful NDCs. Commissioned through the IKI-funded project PROGRESS, EU4ClimateResilience is working to strengthen the capacities of Eastern Partnership (EaP) countries – Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine – to turn climate commitments into tangible actions. Co-financed by the E
Implementing Partners:
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
