Strengthening climate actions in Ukrainian communities
Ukraine is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. It has identified several priority areas for adaptation measures, such as agriculture, water resources, energy, transportation, health, the urban environment and forests, and coastal zone management. As a result of recent decentralisation reforms, communities have more autonomy in decision-making, receiving a significant share of taxes. However, international climate commitments are not yet adequately linked to national policies.
This IKI Small Grants project aims to improve participatory development of mitigation measures in selected municipalities. It accompanies these efforts with various knowledge-building formats and strengthens municipal participation in national processes. In addition, two municipal climate protection measures are co-funded, which supports financial sustainability.
CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT
IKI Small Grants supports Ecoclub Rivne in their organisational capacity development through:
- Training for all Ecoclub employees in EU standards for environmental regulations
- Development of the organisation’s operational plans that takes into account the environmental aspects of Ukraine’s integration into the EU
- Development of staff’s personal development plans
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
Ecoclub is a non-profit NGO in Rivne with 20+ years of experience in preserving the environment, focusing on energy saving. The organisation registered as NGO in 1998. Ecoclub influences policies and strengthens communities to increase energy efficiency and spread renewable energy sources. Its area of work includes involving people in energy policy, policy decisions, renewable energy sources, and environmental impact assessments. Ecoclubs has experience in similar projects in the field of energy efficiency. It has implemented several projects funded by GIZ as well as the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the European Commission.