Supporting the implementation of an emissions trading scheme in Ukraine
Through the EU Association Agreement and EU candidate status, Ukraine is obliged to introduce an EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). The ambition to rapidly implement EU directives including the ETS is increasing. At the national level, the project promotes the development of administrative structures and capacities. It supports partners in establishing a basis for setting the emissions cap (emissions scenarios). The competent authority will be enabled to carry out the verification of emission reports of installations subject to ETS. The project promotes the development of procedures for emission allowances. The IT system will be further developed and integrated into the e-governance structures of Ukraine. An ETS pilot phase enables plant operators, verifiers, authorities and environmental inspectorates to apply their knowledge. Capacity is built in the private sector for monitoring plans and emissions reporting. The ETS creates a "level playing field" with the EU internal market.
- Countries
- Ukraine
- IKI funding
- 6,000,000.00 €
- Duration
- 09/2017 till 06/2026
- Status
- open
- Implementing organisation
- Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
- Political Partner
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- Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine
State of implementation/results
- The most important functional components of the Data Management System (DMS) for installation-based greenhouse gas emissions have been completed. It is now planned to transfer the system to another IT platform. The first components of the system have already been integrated into the new platform. Installation operators can now register their installations online on this platform.
- The project also supports the MEPR in revising Ukrainian legislation in the field of MRV, which has become necessary due to the impacts of the Russian military aggression against Ukraine. As part of the project, an action plan for the introduction of an ETS in Ukraine was developed, clearly defining the required steps and timelines on the path toward its implementation.
- To support MRV processes, the project conducted a series of training events for staff of the MEPR and the National Center for Greenhouse Gas Inventory (NCI) responsible for MRV-related issues. The trainings were dedicated to the operationalization of the Ukrainian system, in particular the specific aspects of installation registration and the application of monitoring plans. In addition, the project organized training sessions for installation operators covered by the MRV legislation.
Latest Update:
03/2026
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