January 20, 2025 — Policy Proposal

Pathways for Reforming Ukraine’s Carbon Tax: Towards an ETS-Compatible Upstream Tax with an Expanded Scope

The Policy Proposal “Pathways for Reforming Ukraine’s Carbon Tax: Towards an ETS-Compatible Upstream Tax with an Expanded Scope” addresses the critical need for reforming Ukraine’s carbon pricing mechanisms in alignment with European Union standards and the country’s EU accession goals. It advocates transitioning Ukraine’s outdated and narrowly focused carbon tax to a reformed upstream tax,
February 12, 2024 — Policy Proposal

Designing a suitable Emissions Trading System for Ukraine

The Policy Proposal “Designing a Suitable Emissions Trading System for Ukraine: Squaring EU Convergence, Price Certainty, and Competitiveness” explores the complex task of aligning Ukraine’s climate policies with the European Union amidst the ongoing Russian invasion. It advocates for a tailored Ukrainian Emissions Trading System (ETS) to balance EU integration, economic stability, and competitiveness. The
September 16, 2022 — Policy Proposal

Policy reforms supporting Ukraine’s green reconstruction

The post-war reconstruction of Ukraine will require massive investments in rebuilding her energy infrastructure. To ensure the country’s future competitiveness in a progressively decarbonising global economy, it is paramount to “build back better”. This paper outlines major challenges and regulatory obstacles to mobilising investments into low- or zero-carbon assets for the electricity, gas and district