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Development of Regional Climate Change Adaptation Strategies Launched for Sumy and Dnipropetrovsk Oblasts
Climate change is increasingly affecting Ukraine's regions, with droughts, floods, heatwaves, and soil degradation placing growing pressure on communities and infrastructure. The impacts of Russia's full-scale invasion have further increased regional vulnerability by damaging critical infrastructure and limiting available resources. Against this backdrop, EU4ClimateResilience has launched the d
EU4ClimateResilience Advances Local Climate Action through the Development of Khachmaz City’s Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan
EU4ClimateResilience has supported the development of the Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan (SECAP) for Khachmaz city by providing comprehensive technical assistance to Khachmaz Municipality in transforming its climate commitment into an evidence-based action plan. The support covered every stage of the SECAP's preparation, from data collection and technical assessments to the identificat
Strengthening Local Climate Reporting: EU4ClimateResilience Workshop Brings National and Local Stakeholders
How can local climate action be better reflected in national climate policies? This question was at the heart of a workshop organized on 22 June 2026 by EU4ClimateResilience. Held in a hybrid format at the GIZ Office in Yerevan, the event brought together representatives of the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure, UNDP Armenia, the Covenant of
Engaging the Public on Climate Resilience in Tbilisi
EU4ClimateResilience joined the Europe Day celebrations held on 9 May 2026 at Expo Georgia in Tbilisi, taking part in one of the country’s largest public events dedicated to European cooperation. Throughout the day, the project welcomed visitors to an interactive space focused on climate awareness and environmental responsibility. Families, young people, and children actively participated in a
EU4ClimateResilience Joins Europe Day Celebrations in Tbilisi
Europe Day celebrations returned to Georgia’s capital with a lively public event held on 9 May 2026 at Expo Georgia in Tbilisi. Bringing together families, youth, civil society organizations, and development partners, the event transformed the exhibition space into a vibrant hub of culture, dialogue, and environmental awareness. As part of the celebrations, EU4ClimateResilience presented a colo
Armenia Launches Greenhouse Gas Emissions Registry to Strengthen Climate Action
On 14 May 2026, Armenia's Ministry of Environment launched a new Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Registry, marking an important step towards strengthening the country's climate transparency framework and supporting the implementation of its national climate commitments. The new registry will improve the tracking, reporting and management of greenhouse gas emissions, providing a more robust found
Workshop Highlights the Importance of Strengthening Armenia's Climate Monitoring System
On 13 May 2026, the Ministry of Environment, in cooperation with the EU4ClimateResilience regional project and with the participation of representatives from the EU Energy Community Secretariat, hosted a one-day workshop dedicated to the importance of establishing a robust Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) system. The workshop brought together participants to discuss the role of MRV
Workshop in Zugdidi Strengthens Capacities of Local Actor for Climate Action and Community Resilience
On 29-30 April 2026, a two-day capacity-building workshop was held in Zugdidi, Georgia, under the EU4ClimateResilience project, bringing together local NGOs, CSOs, and community leaders from Samegrelo and Imereti regions. The workshop focused on strengthening local capacities for climate adaptation, participatory risk assessment, sustainable practices, and inclusive community resilience. Rather
Young Innovators Design Nature-Based Solutions for Tashir
Creativity, innovation, and environmental sustainability came together at the National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia (NUACA), where students developed forward-looking concepts to help transform the bridge and riverbanks of Tashir through Nature-based Solutions (NbS). Through EU4ClimateResilience, the Energy Saving Foundation partnered with NUACA to involve the next gene
COP17 Media School Officially Launches Training Sessions
The Ministry of Environment, the United Nations Office in Armenia, and the Decarbonization and Climate Resilience in the Eastern Partnership Countries (EU4ClimateResilience) project, funded by the European Union and the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection of the Federal Republic of Germany (BMUV), have launched a three-month professiona
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
Moldova strengthens MRV capacities through study visit to Estonia
A delegation of nine representatives from the Republic of Moldova completed a study visit to Estonia on 24–27 November 2025, aimed at strengthening national capacities in monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) of greenhouse gas emissions and improving understanding of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). The delegation included experts from the Ministry of Environment, Environment Ag
“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
Implementing Partners:
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
