The year 2023 was marked by the continued reforms aimed at the implementation of the European Green Deal (EGD) principles in Ukraine.
At the same time, some negative trends have become noticeable, creating obstacles to the effective implementation of reforms in Ukraine and ensuring conditions for the green recovery.
The insufficient level of transparency in the energy sector in terms of information about market operation, recovery dynamics, as well as development of decisions and national strategic documents remains a significant obstacle to the effective imple- mentation of reforms.
Understanding the objective obstacles in providing access to information and en- gagement in decision-making under martial law, we call for increased access to infor- mation and inclusiveness of the decision-making process, taking into account stake- holders from the civil society and expert circles. Such an increase in transparency of key EGD-related areas is necessary to ensure high quality decisions, enable effective support for reforms, and set priorities for green recovery.
At the same time, it is worth noting Ukraine’s progress in the implementation of the EGD priorities in a number of economic sectors during the year. In particular, strength- ening the renewable energy sector reform and adoption of updated legislation that will facilitate the future transition to a market model are noticeable. Continued efforts to improve energy efficiency and create new mechanisms to finance decarbonization measures are another important aspect. These efforts were also taken against the background of partial stabilization of energy markets in Ukraine, which is also in line with the general trend of the European energy sector’s gradual recovery from the crisis caused by the full-scale Russian invasion in 2022.
At the same time, Ukraine has demonstrated progress in the development of climate and environmental legislation, as well as active climate diplomacy and promotion of the issue of fair compensation for environmental damage from Russian aggression at a number of international events (the United for Justice conference, the OSCE Climate Conference, COP28, etc.).
The publication was produced with the financial support of the European Union within the framework of the project “Mainstreaming sustainable development in Ukraine in line with the European Green Deal”, the International Renaissance Foundation within the framework of the project “Advocacy for the “green” recovery of Ukraine through increased support for Ukraine and weakening of Russian influence in the EU”, and the Center for Liberal Modernity (Zentrum Liberale Moderne) within the framework of the project “Ukraine in Europe – German-Ukrainian Parliamentary Dialogue, Strengthening Ukraine Competence in Germany and Promoting Ukraine’s European Integration”.
The project is implemented by a consortium of civil society organizations: DіXi Group (coordinator), Resource and Analysis Centre “Society and Environment”, Energy Efficient Cities of Ukraine (EECU) Association, Ukrainian Leadership Academy, Women’s Energy Club of Ukraine, DZYGA, PLATO.
Its contents are the sole responsibility of DіXi Group and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union and/or the International Renaissance Foundation and/or the Center for Liberal Modernity (Zentrum Liberale Moderne).
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