Ukraine

Overall rating: Highly insufficient

Policies & actions: Highly insufficient; < 4°C World

Domestic target: Highly insufficient; < 4°C World

Fair share target: Insufficient; < 3°C World

Climate finance: Information incomplete

Net zero target: year
2060; Comprehensiveness not rated as
Information incomplete

Land use & forestry: Not assessed

References

350.org Ukraine. (2020). Ukraine cuts crucial budgets but not coal subsidies in COVID-19 response measures. https://350.org/ukraine-just-recovery-budget-demand/
Afanasiev, V. (2021). Israeli player enters Black Sea with Ukraine exploration pact. Upstream - Energy Explored. https://www.upstreamonline.com/exploration/israeli-player-enters-black-sea-with-ukraine-exploration-pact/2-1-981568
Bellini, E. (2021). Ukraine drafts rules for renewable energy auctions. Pv Magazine. https://www.pv-magazine.com/2021/09/03/ukraine-drafts-rules-for-renewable-energy-auctions/
Bondarchuk, I. (2021). POSSIBLE LEGAL CHALLENGES AND LOSS OF INVESTOR CONFIDENCE. LCF. https://lcf.ua/en/news/possible-legal-challenges-and-loss-of-investor-confidence/
Carbon Pulse. (2018). Ukraine to take another stab at creating an ETS next year. http://carbon-pulse.com/44829/?utm_source=CP+Daily&utm_campaign=8296927b8e-CPdaily14122017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a9d8834f72-8296927b8e-110248945
Center for Environmental Initiatives. (2020). Roadmap for Climate Goals for Ukraine 2030. https://en.ecoaction.org.ua/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/roadmap2030-ecoaction-booklet-full-eng.pdf
Climate Action Tracker. (2020). A government roadmap for addressing the climate and post COVID-19 economic crises. https://climateactiontracker.org/documents/706/CAT_2020-04-27_Briefing_COVID19_Apr2020.pdf
Diachuk, O., Chepeliev, M., Podolets, R., Venger, V., Saprykina, T., & Yukhymets, R. (2017). Transition of Ukraine To The Renewable Energy By 2050. https://ua.boell.org/sites/default/files/transition_of_ukraine_to_the_renewable_energy_by_2050_1.pdf
Government of Ukraine. (2010). Ukraine’s pledge to the Copenhagen Accord, Compiled in: Compilation of economy-wide emission reduction targets to be implemented by Parties included in Annex I to the Convention. http://unfccc.int/files/meetings/cop_15/copenhagen_accord/application/pdf/ukrainecphaccord_app1.pdf
Government of Ukraine. (2017a). Government approved Energy Strategy of Ukraine until 2035. https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/250210653
Government of Ukraine. (2017b). ЗАКОН УКРАЇНИ Про ринок електричної енергії (Відомості Верховної Ради (ВВР), 2017, № 27-28, ст.312). http://zakon0.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2019-19
Government of Ukraine. (2020a). Government approved the Economic Stimulus Program to overcome the consequences of COVID-19 epidemic with revision. https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/uryad-zatverdiv-z-doopracyuvannyam-programu-stimulyuvannya-ekonomiki-dlya-podolannya-naslidkiv-epidemiyi-covid-19
Government of Ukraine. (2020b). Government signs Memorandum with green energy producers. https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/uryad-pidpisav-memorandum-z-virobnikami-zelenoyi-elektroenergiyi
Government of Ukraine. (2020c). Prime Minister: Government is gradually pulling the Ukrainian energy sector our of the crisis. Government Portal. https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/uryad-krok-za-krokom-vivodit-ukrayinsku-energetiku-z-krizi-denis-shmigal
Hornby, G. (2021). Turkish gas finds could “stimulate” Black Sea exploration and production: panel. S&P Global Platts. https://www.spglobal.com/platts/en/market-insights/latest-news/natural-gas/102121-turkish-gas-finds-could-stimulate-black-sea-exploration-and-production-panel
ICAP. (2021). ETS Detailed Information: Ukraine. Last update: 09 August 2021. https://icapcarbonaction.com/en/?option=com_etsmap&task=export&format=pdf&layout=list&systems%5B%5D=74
IEA. (2017). Ukraine’s Electricity Market Law (Law no 4493). IEA/IRENA Joint Policies and Measures Database.
IEF. (2021). Support to the Government of Ukraine on updating its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) -Report 3/ Modelling Report. https://mepr.gov.ua/files/images/news_2020/15052020/1UKRAINE NDC2_MODELLING_REPORT_3_FINAL.pdf
International Energy Agency. (2017). Green Tariff (Feed-in Tariff). http://www.iea.org/policiesandmeasures/pams/ukraine/name-38470-en.php?s=dHlwZT1yZSZzdGF0dXM9T2s,&return=PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0ic3ViTWVudSI-PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0iYnJlYWRjcnVtYnMiPjxhIGhyZWY9Ii8iPkludGVybmF0aW9uYWwgRW5lcmd5IEFnZW5jeSZ6d25qOzwvYT4mbmJzcDsmZ3Q7Jm5ic3A7PGE
IRENA. (2021). Energy Profile Ukraine. Statistical Country Profiles. https://www.irena.org/IRENADocuments/Statistical_Profiles/Europe/Ukraine_Europe_RE_SP.pdf
Kiyv Post. (2017). Law on electricity market enters into force. https://www.kyivpost.com/ukraine-politics/law-electricity-market-enters-force.html
Kossov, I. (2020). Green tariff dispute threatens to undo Ukraine’s renewable energy sector. Kyiv Post. https://www.kyivpost.com/business/green-tariff-dispute-threatens-to-destroy-ukraines-renewable-energy-sector.html?cn-reloaded=1
Krynytskyi, K., & Savytksyi, O. (2020). A Turning Point for Ukraine: Full-Scale Energy Transition or Re-established Gas Dependency? Energy Transition: The Global Energiewende. https://energytransition.org/2020/04/a-turning-point-for-ukraine-full-scale-energy-transition-or-re-established-gas-dependency/
Lo, J. (2021). Stuck in the middle: Ukraine aims for net zero but struggles to access finance. Climate Home News. https://www.climatechangenews.com/2021/03/25/stuck-middle-ukraine-aims-net-zero-struggles-access-finance/
Low Carbon Ukraine. (2021). Adequacy of the electricity system development implied in the NDC2-draft. https://www.lowcarbonukraine.com/wp-content/uploads/Adequacy-of-the-electricity-system-development-implied-in-the-NDC2-draft.pdf
Ministry of Energy and Environmental Protection Ukraine. (2020a). Cabinet of Ministers prolongs Warm Loans program for another year. Government Portal. https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/kabmin-prodovzhiv-programu-teplih-kreditiv-shche-na-rik
Ministry of Energy and Environmental Protection Ukraine. (2020b). КОНЦЕПЦІЯ ЕНЕРГЕТИЧНОГО УКРАЇНИ (Ukraine Green Deal). https://menr.gov.ua/files/images/news_2020/21012020/pdf_зелена концепція.pdf
Ministry of Energy and Environmental Protection Ukraine. (2021). Analytical Review of the Updated Nationally Determined Contribution of Ukraine to the Paris Agreement. https://mepr.gov.ua/files/images/2021/29042021/Analytical Report_ Project_EN.PDF
Mitsovych, R., Serebrennikov, B., von Mettenheim, M., Mykhailenko, O., Meißner, F., & Stiewe, C. (2020). Quarterly Monitoring Report on the Implementation of Ukraine’s Energy Action Plan - March 2020. https://lowcarbonukraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/MR6_Feb20_eng.pdf
Morgan, S. (2020). Ukraine’s own Green Deal aims to slash energy imports. EURACTIV.Com. https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/ukraines-own-green-deal-aims-to-slash-energy-imports/
Mykhailenko, O., Nitsovych, R., Unterschütz, S., Meißner, F., Spiekermann, E., Stiewe, C., & Zachmann, G. (2019). Quarterly Monitoring Report on the Implementation of Ukraine’s Energy Action Plan (Issue January). Low Carbon Ukraine. https://lowcarbonukraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2019-01-25_MR2_Jan19.pdf
Mykhailenko, O., & Temel, A. (2019). Monitor of Electricity Market Opening - Issue #3 (pp. 1–7). https://lowcarbonukraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MEMO_3_eng.pdf
Polityuk, P., & Zinets, N. (2021). Ukraine picks new energy minister as Western allies warn on reforms. Reuters. https://www.reuters.com/world/ukraine-picks-new-energy-minister-western-allies-warn-reforms-2021-04-29/
Prokip, A. (2020). The Energy Crisis in Ukraine: Predicted, But Still a Surprise. Focus Ukraine: A Blog of the Kennan Institute. https://www.wilsoncenter.org/blog-post/energy-crisis-ukraine-predicted-still-surprise
Radchenko, V. (2021). Ukraine considers feed-in-premiums to further support renewable energy projects. CMS Law Now. https://www.cms-lawnow.com/ealerts/2021/09/ukraine-considers-feed-in-premiums-to-further-support-renewable-energy-projects
Savitsky, O. (2018). Ukraine’s power sector is set for a major transition. EnergyPost.
The Government of Ukraine. (2017). Ukraine 2050 Low Emission Development Strategy (Issue November). Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Ukraine.
The Government of Ukraine. (2021). Updated Nationally Determined Contribution of Ukraine to the Paris Agreement.
UkraineInvest. (2020). Electric cars market growth: how Ukraine can benefit. https://ukraineinvest.gov.ua/news/electric-cars-market-growth-how-ukraine-can-benefit/
UNFCCC. (2021). National Inventory Submissions 2021. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. https://unfccc.int/process-and-meethttps://unfccc.int/ghg-inventories-annex-i-parties/2021
World Bank Group and Ecofys. (2018). State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2018 (Issue May).
Zasiadko, Y. (2020). Ukraine Government COVID-19 Recovery Efforts Do Not Sufficiently Include Measures to Mitigate Climate Change. Climate Scorecard. https://www.climatescorecard.org/2020/05/ukraine-government-covid-19-recovery-efforts-do-not-sufficiently-include-measures-to-mitigate-climate-change/
350.org Ukraine. (2020). Ukraine cuts crucial budgets but not coal subsidies in COVID-19 response measures. https://350.org/ukraine-just-recovery-budget-demand/
Afanasiev, V. (2021). Israeli player enters Black Sea with Ukraine exploration pact. Upstream - Energy Explored. https://www.upstreamonline.com/exploration/israeli-player-enters-black-sea-with-ukraine-exploration-pact/2-1-981568
Bellini, E. (2021). Ukraine drafts rules for renewable energy auctions. Pv Magazine. https://www.pv-magazine.com/2021/09/03/ukraine-drafts-rules-for-renewable-energy-auctions/
Bondarchuk, I. (2021). POSSIBLE LEGAL CHALLENGES AND LOSS OF INVESTOR CONFIDENCE. LCF. https://lcf.ua/en/news/possible-legal-challenges-and-loss-of-investor-confidence/
Carbon Pulse. (2018). Ukraine to take another stab at creating an ETS next year. http://carbon-pulse.com/44829/?utm_source=CP+Daily&utm_campaign=8296927b8e-CPdaily14122017&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a9d8834f72-8296927b8e-110248945
Center for Environmental Initiatives. (2020). Roadmap for Climate Goals for Ukraine 2030. https://en.ecoaction.org.ua/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/roadmap2030-ecoaction-booklet-full-eng.pdf
Climate Action Tracker. (2020). A government roadmap for addressing the climate and post COVID-19 economic crises. https://climateactiontracker.org/documents/706/CAT_2020-04-27_Briefing_COVID19_Apr2020.pdf
Diachuk, O., Chepeliev, M., Podolets, R., Venger, V., Saprykina, T., & Yukhymets, R. (2017). Transition of Ukraine To The Renewable Energy By 2050. https://ua.boell.org/sites/default/files/transition_of_ukraine_to_the_renewable_energy_by_2050_1.pdf
Government of Ukraine. (2010). Ukraine’s pledge to the Copenhagen Accord, Compiled in: Compilation of economy-wide emission reduction targets to be implemented by Parties included in Annex I to the Convention. http://unfccc.int/files/meetings/cop_15/copenhagen_accord/application/pdf/ukrainecphaccord_app1.pdf
Government of Ukraine. (2017a). Government approved Energy Strategy of Ukraine until 2035. https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/250210653
Government of Ukraine. (2017b). ЗАКОН УКРАЇНИ Про ринок електричної енергії (Відомості Верховної Ради (ВВР), 2017, № 27-28, ст.312). http://zakon0.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2019-19
Government of Ukraine. (2020a). Government approved the Economic Stimulus Program to overcome the consequences of COVID-19 epidemic with revision. https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/uryad-zatverdiv-z-doopracyuvannyam-programu-stimulyuvannya-ekonomiki-dlya-podolannya-naslidkiv-epidemiyi-covid-19
Government of Ukraine. (2020b). Government signs Memorandum with green energy producers. https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/uryad-pidpisav-memorandum-z-virobnikami-zelenoyi-elektroenergiyi
Government of Ukraine. (2020c). Prime Minister: Government is gradually pulling the Ukrainian energy sector our of the crisis. Government Portal. https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/uryad-krok-za-krokom-vivodit-ukrayinsku-energetiku-z-krizi-denis-shmigal
Hornby, G. (2021). Turkish gas finds could “stimulate” Black Sea exploration and production: panel. S&P Global Platts. https://www.spglobal.com/platts/en/market-insights/latest-news/natural-gas/102121-turkish-gas-finds-could-stimulate-black-sea-exploration-and-production-panel
ICAP. (2021). ETS Detailed Information: Ukraine. Last update: 09 August 2021. https://icapcarbonaction.com/en/?option=com_etsmap&task=export&format=pdf&layout=list&systems%5B%5D=74
IEA. (2017). Ukraine’s Electricity Market Law (Law no 4493). IEA/IRENA Joint Policies and Measures Database.
IEF. (2021). Support to the Government of Ukraine on updating its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) -Report 3/ Modelling Report. https://mepr.gov.ua/files/images/news_2020/15052020/1UKRAINE NDC2_MODELLING_REPORT_3_FINAL.pdf
International Energy Agency. (2017). Green Tariff (Feed-in Tariff). http://www.iea.org/policiesandmeasures/pams/ukraine/name-38470-en.php?s=dHlwZT1yZSZzdGF0dXM9T2s,&return=PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0ic3ViTWVudSI-PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0iYnJlYWRjcnVtYnMiPjxhIGhyZWY9Ii8iPkludGVybmF0aW9uYWwgRW5lcmd5IEFnZW5jeSZ6d25qOzwvYT4mbmJzcDsmZ3Q7Jm5ic3A7PGE
IRENA. (2021). Energy Profile Ukraine. Statistical Country Profiles. https://www.irena.org/IRENADocuments/Statistical_Profiles/Europe/Ukraine_Europe_RE_SP.pdf
Kiyv Post. (2017). Law on electricity market enters into force. https://www.kyivpost.com/ukraine-politics/law-electricity-market-enters-force.html
Kossov, I. (2020). Green tariff dispute threatens to undo Ukraine’s renewable energy sector. Kyiv Post. https://www.kyivpost.com/business/green-tariff-dispute-threatens-to-destroy-ukraines-renewable-energy-sector.html?cn-reloaded=1
Krynytskyi, K., & Savytksyi, O. (2020). A Turning Point for Ukraine: Full-Scale Energy Transition or Re-established Gas Dependency? Energy Transition: The Global Energiewende. https://energytransition.org/2020/04/a-turning-point-for-ukraine-full-scale-energy-transition-or-re-established-gas-dependency/
Lo, J. (2021). Stuck in the middle: Ukraine aims for net zero but struggles to access finance. Climate Home News. https://www.climatechangenews.com/2021/03/25/stuck-middle-ukraine-aims-net-zero-struggles-access-finance/
Low Carbon Ukraine. (2021). Adequacy of the electricity system development implied in the NDC2-draft. https://www.lowcarbonukraine.com/wp-content/uploads/Adequacy-of-the-electricity-system-development-implied-in-the-NDC2-draft.pdf
Ministry of Energy and Environmental Protection Ukraine. (2020a). Cabinet of Ministers prolongs Warm Loans program for another year. Government Portal. https://www.kmu.gov.ua/en/news/kabmin-prodovzhiv-programu-teplih-kreditiv-shche-na-rik
Ministry of Energy and Environmental Protection Ukraine. (2020b). КОНЦЕПЦІЯ ЕНЕРГЕТИЧНОГО УКРАЇНИ (Ukraine Green Deal). https://menr.gov.ua/files/images/news_2020/21012020/pdf_зелена концепція.pdf
Ministry of Energy and Environmental Protection Ukraine. (2021). Analytical Review of the Updated Nationally Determined Contribution of Ukraine to the Paris Agreement. https://mepr.gov.ua/files/images/2021/29042021/Analytical Report_ Project_EN.PDF
Mitsovych, R., Serebrennikov, B., von Mettenheim, M., Mykhailenko, O., Meißner, F., & Stiewe, C. (2020). Quarterly Monitoring Report on the Implementation of Ukraine’s Energy Action Plan - March 2020. https://lowcarbonukraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/MR6_Feb20_eng.pdf
Morgan, S. (2020). Ukraine’s own Green Deal aims to slash energy imports. EURACTIV.Com. https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/ukraines-own-green-deal-aims-to-slash-energy-imports/
Mykhailenko, O., Nitsovych, R., Unterschütz, S., Meißner, F., Spiekermann, E., Stiewe, C., & Zachmann, G. (2019). Quarterly Monitoring Report on the Implementation of Ukraine’s Energy Action Plan (Issue January). Low Carbon Ukraine. https://lowcarbonukraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2019-01-25_MR2_Jan19.pdf
Mykhailenko, O., & Temel, A. (2019). Monitor of Electricity Market Opening - Issue #3 (pp. 1–7). https://lowcarbonukraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MEMO_3_eng.pdf
Polityuk, P., & Zinets, N. (2021). Ukraine picks new energy minister as Western allies warn on reforms. Reuters. https://www.reuters.com/world/ukraine-picks-new-energy-minister-western-allies-warn-reforms-2021-04-29/
Prokip, A. (2020). The Energy Crisis in Ukraine: Predicted, But Still a Surprise. Focus Ukraine: A Blog of the Kennan Institute. https://www.wilsoncenter.org/blog-post/energy-crisis-ukraine-predicted-still-surprise
Radchenko, V. (2021). Ukraine considers feed-in-premiums to further support renewable energy projects. CMS Law Now. https://www.cms-lawnow.com/ealerts/2021/09/ukraine-considers-feed-in-premiums-to-further-support-renewable-energy-projects
Savitsky, O. (2018). Ukraine’s power sector is set for a major transition. EnergyPost.
The Government of Ukraine. (2017). Ukraine 2050 Low Emission Development Strategy (Issue November). Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Ukraine.
The Government of Ukraine. (2021). Updated Nationally Determined Contribution of Ukraine to the Paris Agreement.
UkraineInvest. (2020). Electric cars market growth: how Ukraine can benefit. https://ukraineinvest.gov.ua/news/electric-cars-market-growth-how-ukraine-can-benefit/
UNFCCC. (2021). National Inventory Submissions 2021. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. https://unfccc.int/process-and-meethttps://unfccc.int/ghg-inventories-annex-i-parties/2021
World Bank Group and Ecofys. (2018). State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2018 (Issue May).
Zasiadko, Y. (2020). Ukraine Government COVID-19 Recovery Efforts Do Not Sufficiently Include Measures to Mitigate Climate Change. Climate Scorecard. https://www.climatescorecard.org/2020/05/ukraine-government-covid-19-recovery-efforts-do-not-sufficiently-include-measures-to-mitigate-climate-change/