Ukraine prepares the NECP progress report: Government representatives participated in the Office of Green Transition event on the Plan implementation

The National Energy and Climate Plan until 2030 (NECP) is a key document defining the future of Ukraine’s energy and economic sectors. It forms the foundation for the country’s sustainable development and its integration into the EU. During a working meeting organized by DiXi Group and the Green Transition Office, government representatives, international organizations, and experts discussed the key challenges of NECP implementation and possible ways to overcome them.

Oleksii Sobolev, First Deputy Minister of Economy of Ukraine, emphasized the unifying role of the NECP, which covers all strategic directions:

“The NECP unites the goals and measures of all strategies related to the economy, energy, and climate sectors, and demonstrates how these sectors will look by 2030. At the same time, the Plan facilitates Ukraine’s integration into the EU, defines the pathway to sustainable development, which is essential for post-war recovery and ensuring the country’s energy security. Preparing the national integrated report is an important part of the Plan’s implementation process. We are completing it in record time, so the active and timely involvement of all parties in this work is very important today.”

The NECP is a tool that allows climate goals to be aligned with economic needs, laying the foundations for infrastructure modernization and ensuring energy security.

The balance between economic growth and environmental protection became one of the key issues discussed.

Victoria Kyreieva, Deputy Minister for Environmental Protection and Natural Resources, emphasized the need to harmonize economic development and environmental protection:

“The National Energy and Climate Plan is an important tool for addressing climate challenges. It allows not only for adapting the economy to new realities but also for preserving Ukraine’s unique ecosystems while ensuring the sustainable use of natural resources. This is the foundation for the country’s ecological recovery within its European integration framework.”

The green transition as a foundation for energy recovery was also a key focus of the discussion.

Yuliia Kiyan, Director General of the Directorate for Strategic Planning and European Integration of the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine, stressed that the green transition is a necessary condition for the restoration of the energy sector despite the challenges of war:

“Our ambitions for green energy recovery are already embedded in key documents. The war introduces its adjustments, but we must not stop. The integrated national report will allow us not only to demonstrate progress to international partners but also to identify weak points in time and strengthen efforts. It is important to continue effective coordination between ministries, energy companies, and other stakeholders.”

Political and international support for the NECP was a key point in the speech of Adam Cwetsch, representative of the Energy Community. He emphasized the importance of the NECP for international cooperation and attracting investments:

“The National Energy and Climate Plan is a central document that outlines Ukraine’s progress in both domestic policy and international dialogue. The adoption of the NECP was an important step, and its implementation requires transparent and coordinated work from all stakeholders. The first major milestone is March 2025, when the first progress report will be presented. At the same time, it is critically important to build a system based on European standards that supports sustainable development, as this Plan serves as a benchmark for international partners and investors.”

Cwec also noted that the success of the NECP depends on internal coordination between state structures and external dialogue with European partners. It must become part of a systematic approach that includes other strategic documents, such as updated nationally determined contributions (NDCs) and the Long-Term Low-Carbon Development Strategy.

Among the challenges and next steps, participants highlighted insufficient coordination between state institutions, lack of resources, and the need for timely data collection. Andrii Kitura, Head of the Green Transition Office under the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine, emphasized that effective interagency cooperation, which ensures the exchange of information and coordinated work of all participants in the process, is a crucial condition for success.

The NECP, as a tool for post-war recovery, is part of Ukraine’s broader strategy. Transitioning to clean energy, modernizing infrastructure, and ensuring energy security create the conditions for economic growth and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

“The National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) is not just a document, but a useful tool that serves as a platform for coordinating all policies and measures aimed at achieving climate goals. It helps to identify gaps, eliminate duplication, and identify investment needs, particularly in energy and other infrastructure.

The NECP allows for better planning and reporting by combining different strategies into one integrated system. It is the basis for modeling and continuous monitoring of progress, as well as for communicating with international partners, attracting investment, and demonstrating how Ukraine is achieving its goals.

The goal should be ambitious but achievable, which is ensured through modeling, analytics, and stakeholder engagement. Thus, the NEC becomes not only a benchmark, but also a living process that supports energy transformation and sustainable development,” said Roman Nitsovych, Research Director at DiXi Group.

Summarizing, the participants of the discussion emphasized the importance of active cooperation between the state, business and civil society for the successful implementation of the National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP). Over the coming months, the Green Transition Office will work with the government to prepare a National Integrated Report on the progress of the NECP’s measures and policies, which will be submitted to the Energy Community by March 15, 2025. The submission of this report will not only reflect the progress of the NECP implementation, but will also demonstrate Ukraine’s desire to become a full-fledged player in the EU energy market and strengthen its position in European integration.

The Green Transition Office is an independent advisory body under the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine that helps to implement reforms in the field of green transition, energy and climate policy of Ukraine.

The Green Transition Office is funded by the United Kingdom Agency for International Development and implemented by DiXi Group.