On March 11th, Café Kyiv took place in Berlin. Low Carbon Ukraine, in cooperation with the Centre for Liberal Modernity, organised a panel discussion on energy security.Energy at the forefront of the warSince the beginning of the war, energy stands at the forefront of the war. Russia targets Ukraine’s energy infrastructure with particular vehemence. Our

This Policy Briefing complements the Policy Proposal “Pathways for Reforming Ukraine’s Carbon Tax: Towards an ETS-Compatible Upstream Tax with an Expanded Scope” as well as the Policy Briefing with the same title, which provides a summary of the aforementioned Policy Proposal. It provides a brief overview of carbon taxation across different European countries, including summary

This Policy Briefing accompanies and summarises the Policy Proposal “Pathways for Reforming Ukraine’s Carbon Tax: Towards an ETS-Compatible Upstream Tax with an Expanded Scope”. It advocates for an ambitious reform of Ukraine’s carbon tax, transitioning it to an upstream tax with expanded scope and increased price levels. By expanding its coverage to sectors like buildings

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 It advocates transitioning Ukraine’s outdated and narrowly focused carbon tax to a reformed upstream tax,

On 20 November 2024, Rouven Stubbe, energy economist and consultant for the Low Carbon Ukraine project, took part at the Kryvyi Rih International Forum on Green Metallurgy. Kryvyi Rih has been severely affected by the environmental impacts of mining and metallurgy, as well as repeated attacks on civilian energy, industrial and residential infrastructure during the

Despite significant challenges and the loss of production capacity due to the ongoing war, Ukraine’s steel industry remains a vital part of the economy with significant potential for sustainable transformation. Our policy brief “Ukraine’s Steel Sector: State of Play and Pathways to a Greener Future” provides an in-depth analysis of the current state of Ukraine’s

As Ukraine faces the twin challenges of rebuilding its energy infrastructure amidst ongoing Russian aggression and advancing toward a renewable energy future, the import of energy equipment has become a cornerstone of its resilience. This op-ed -based on our recent Policy Study- delves into the critical role of these imports in sustaining energy security and

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has left a lasting impact on the country’s residential sector, with economic damages exceeding EUR 54 billion. Ongoing assaults on energy infrastructure have deepened the crisis, intensifying energy shortages and underscoring the urgent need for energy-saving solutions. One key response is to prioritize energy-efficient construction and retrofitting

On October 16, 2024, Robert Kirchner from Berlin Economics participated in the panel discussion “Resilient Against Cold and Darkness: Strengthening Ukraine’s Energy System Against Russian Attacks” at the international Ukraine conference “What Kind of Peace? Ukraine and Us” organized by Center for Liberal Modernity. Other panelists included Inna Sovsun (Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine), Volker Oel

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the country’s energy infrastructure has been heavily targeted, resulting in significant challenges to maintaining energy security. This policy paper analyses Ukraine’s response, particularly focusing on the surge in imports of critical energy equipment and fuels essential for restoring damaged energy infrastructure and ensuring a stable energy