Green Agenda - Regional Eastern Europe (SEI)
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Background: Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine are facing similar environmental, energy, and climate challenges which require urgent actions. The four target countries all cooperate in the Eastern Partnership framework and have association/partnership agreements with EU, which commit them to harmonize (to different extent) their environmental standards wit...
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Background: Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine are facing similar environmental, energy, and climate challenges which require urgent actions. The four target countries all cooperate in the Eastern Partnership framework and have association/partnership agreements with EU, which commit them to harmonize (to different extent) their environmental standards with EU's. In June 2022 the EU granted candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova. However, so far climate and environment have not been given the attention needed by governments in order to face the global and regional challenges. This project aims to support an increased understanding among partners of EU requirements and the potential gains of strengthened strategic planning for reaching the EU Green Deal targets. This would enable, over time, countries to mobilize increased financial support from EU and other donors/financers and hence scale-up needed investments. Importantly, the project approach is to build capacities by complementing and building on current support in the sector and facilitate a strengthened sector and donor coordination. The project will support: - a comprehensivel assessment of the state of affairs in environment, climate, energy and other EU Green Deal related areas in Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine. The assessment will cover institutional, legal and policy gaps in relation to the EU Green Deal Acquis; - development of country-specific roadmaps, which are specific to the Green Deal and are based on the implementation gaps/challenges (as in the item above). During implementation there would be opportunities for a number of experience sharing events between countries; - development of priority project proposals for financing by EU and other donors/IFI in the coming years; - preparation of a "Green deal declaration" (if wanted by countries) for Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine, and possibly Armenia, confirming the commitment of the countries to EU values and principles and the vision of a stable and united Europe; - the implementation of Roadmaps through technical assistance and capacity building. The more costly parts of the roadmap implementation would follow after the project's life span but the project have some resources (within Work Package 5) to address less costly priority gaps (e g legal drafting).
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During the inception phase the project has been concentrated on: 1. the on-boarding process of the four country governments 2. the establishment of the project team 3. the further development and design of methodology, and 4. synergy with similar projects, initiatives and organizations. Examples of some results: •The partner had productive consultations with the governments seeking their insights and understanding their key priorities in relation to the green transition and climate neutrality efforts. These consultations served two primary purposes: first, to assess the relevance of the Green Agenda project in each country and second, to discuss operational matters for the development of such project and policies and how to get the government onboard (official commitment). Additionally, after consulting with the governments and national experts a tailored country versions developed. •Consultations have been conducted with different international organisations and International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) has been chosen as a cooperation partner. •The project is organized into 12 teams in each country, aligning with specific thematic areas (including cross-cutting aspects): 1. Climate 2. Energy 3. Building and renovation 4. Smart mobility 5. Mobilizing industry for a clean and circular economy 6. Zero pollution/toxic-free environment 7. From Farm to fork 8. Preserving and restoring ecosystems and biodiversity. Cross-cutting teams: 1. Finances for transition 2. Digitalization7 3. Just transition and social impacts 4. Research and Innovation •Considering the complexity of the project and the changing environment two more components have been suggested as complements to the current work packages; Specifically, conducting climate neutrality modelling and public perception studies. The modelling study shall provide wider possibilities for decision-makers in reaching climate neutrality by assessing the feasibility of it. As for the public perception study, it should assist countries' governments to adequately understand the public opinions and general attitude on climate neutrality, adding more value to climate neutrality roadmap development.
The project's main objective is to create a solid basis for strategic guidance in accelerating the green transition processes in Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine and Armenia through the development of national roadmaps. The specific objectives (SO) of the project are as follows: 1. To enhance understanding of connectivity of Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine's policies with the EU through the EUGD lens and identify further alignment needs and opportunities 2. To provide technical support and enable EU accession processes where relevant 3. To increase public awareness about green transition, its urgency and possible benefits 4. Enhance the capacity of different stakeholders throughout the project implementation period The immediate project outcomes: 1. Knowledge/understanding of the public authorities is strengthened regarding the application of a roadmap. 2. Increased capacities/skills of different public officials related to green transition. 3. Understanding of the connectivity of Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine's policies with the EU is enhanced in target countries. 4. Strengthened Inter-ministerial working groups in target countries.
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