Green Agenda for Armenia, Moldova and Ukraine

03/06/2026

🇸🇪🤝🇺🇦 Від досліджень до регуляторних змін: Україна і Швеція представили спільні результати співпраці

Минулого тижня в Києві SEI - Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) спільно з Офіс зеленого переходу (GTO) при Міністерстві економіки, довкілля та сільського господарства України провели захід «Шведсько-українське партнерство для зеленого переходу: поєднання досліджень, політики та практики» в рамках проєкту Green Agenda for Armenia, Moldova and Ukraine.

Захід було організовано за підтримки Шведського агентства з питань міжнародної співпраці та розвитку (Sida) та Шведського енергетичного агентства. Він зібрав представників уряду, наукових інституцій та міжнародних партнерів для обговорення зеленого переходу України, кліматичної політики та європейської інтеграції.

Під час обговорення було підкреслено важливість наукових досліджень у формуванні зеленого відновлення України та інтеграції в ЄС, а також їхню роль у трансформації досліджень у практичну політику та нормативно-правові рамки.

Навіть в умовах повномасштабної військової агресії з боку Росії Україна продовжує просувати ключові напрямки програми зеленого переходу. Це включає реалізацію Національного плану енергетики та клімату, розробку національної таксономії сталого економічного розвитку та розширення фінансових інструментів для зелених інвестицій через платформи, що підтримують підприємства та муніципалітети.

Доповідачі наголосили, що зелений перехід – це не післявоєнна амбіція, а активний політичний процес, що зміцнює економічну стійкість України, її конкурентоспроможність та узгодженість з Європейським Союзом.

Цей захід також продемонстрував важливість довгострокового шведсько-українського співробітництва у поєднанні досліджень, розвитку та впровадження політики – від аналітичної роботи до практичних регуляторних рішень.

Читайте більше 👉https://cutt.ly/9t0jpKDR

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🇸🇪🤝🇺🇦 From research to regulatory changes: Ukraine and Sweden present the results of their joint collaboration

Last week in Kyiv, the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) together with the Green Transition Office (GTO) at the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine held the event “Swedish-Ukrainian Partnership for Green Transition: Combining Research, Policy and Practice”, as part of the Green Agenda for Ukraine project.

The event was organized with the support of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and the Swedish Energy Agency. It brought together representatives of government, research institutions, and international partners to discuss Ukraine’s green transition, climate policy, and European integration.

The discussion highlighted the importance of science-based research in shaping Ukraine's green recovery and EU integration, as well as its role in translating research into practical policy and regulatory frameworks.

Even amid Russia’s full-scale war, Ukraine continues to advance key elements of its green transition agenda. This includes implementing the National Energy and Climate Plan, developing a national taxonomy for sustainable economic development, and expanding financial instruments for green investments through platforms that support businesses and municipalities.

Speakers emphasized that the green transition is not a post-war ambition, but an active political process that strengthens Ukraine's economic resilience, competitiveness, and alignment with the European Union.

This event also demonstrated the importance of long-term Swedish-Ukrainian collaboration in connecting research, development and policy implementation - from analytical work to practical regulatory decisions.

Read more 👉 https://cutt.ly/9t0jdVBU

01/06/2026

Moldova takes another step towards greener, EU-aligned agriculture 🇲🇩🇪🇺

Last week, SEI’s Green Agenda for Moldova team, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry and the Ministry of Environment met to launch work on designing a new agricultural conditionality system for the country, aligned with the principles of the EU Common Agricultural Policy - CAP.

This work is part of the Sida-funded Green Agenda for Armenia, Moldova, and Ukraine project.

In simple terms, conditionality means that farmers receiving financial support must follow basic rules to protect the environment, climate, public health, plant health, and animal welfare.

The system will help align Moldova’s Strategic Programme for Agricultural Policy (PSPA) with the EU Common Agricultural Policy - the EU’s main framework for supporting farmers and rural areas.

Andrian Digolean, State Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry, underlined that “the PSPA is the main instrument through which the Republic of Moldova is moving closer to the CAP system, including by transposing and developing the mechanisms necessary for future access to European funds under strategic plans.”

Ieva Galkyte, Policy Fellow at SEI and Agricultural Policy Component Lead for the Green Agenda project, said: “Conditionality is the baseline of the EU CAP’s Green Architecture. Moldova is showing strong ambition in advancing reforms as part of its EU accession process, and aligning with the EU CAP will require adapting both policy frameworks and implementation systems. A well‑designed conditionality system for Moldova must be needs‑based, reducing agricultural pressures on the climate, environment and animal welfare, while remaining tailored to Moldova’s specific context. We are pleased to support the Ministry of Agriculture as a strategic partner in this process.”

In practice, this means strengthening Moldova’s agricultural policy so that farming gradually becomes more sustainable, climate‑resilient, environmentally responsible, while moving closer to EU standards. It also involves building the rules and systems, institutions and procedures that could help Moldova, in the future, access EU agricultural funding through strategic planning mechanisms similar to those used by EU Member States.

Next steps include:

✅ assessing the current situation
✅ identifying gaps with EU requirements
✅ creating a step-by-step roadmap for conditionality
✅ facilitating knowledge exchange with Swedish partners
✅ providing advisory support and capacity-building

A key step for Moldova’s EU accession path and a greener, fairer farming sector.



cc SEI - Stockholm Environment Institute

13/05/2026

This past Monday, May 11, stakeholders from across Armenia’s environmental, policy, academic, civil society, and media sectors came together for the Green Agenda Armenia Conference 2026, an important space for dialogue on the country’s green transition 🌿

The conference was organised within the framework of the Sida-funded Green Agenda project for Armenia, Moldova and Ukraine, implemented by SEI - Stockholm Environment Institute and with AUA Acopian Center for the Environment as the national implementing partner in Armenia.

Throughout the day, discussions focused on some of the country’s most pressing and interconnected challenges, including climate and energy, water management, biodiversity, air quality, food systems, transport, waste management, chemicals, and the importance of ensuring a just transition.

What made the conference especially valuable was the diversity of actors involved. Bringing together public institutions, experts, journalists, international partners, and civil society organisations creates opportunities for stronger cooperation, knowledge-sharing, and more inclusive public discussion around Armenia’s green future.

The green transition is not only an environmental issue, it is closely linked to economic resilience, public health, energy security, democratic participation, and long-term sustainable development. Creating spaces for open discussion and collaboration is therefore an important step in supporting Armenia’s continued alignment with European environmental standards and sustainability goals, which is the core of what the Green Agenda project is aiming to do.

Thank you AUA Acopian Center for the Environment for making this event possible and for all your great work in its preparation and implementation!

07/05/2026

Մայիսի 11-ին Երևանում կանցկացվի բնապահպանական թեմայով խոշոր համաժողով 🇦🇲🌿

«Կանաչ օրակարգ Հայաստան» համաժողով 2026-ը հարթակ է ստեղծում կանաչ անցման թեմաները հանրային լայն քննարկման դաշտ բերելու, «Կանաչ օրակարգ Հայաստան» ծրագրի դերն ընգծելու և ազգային առաջընթացին նպաստող ընթացիկ այլ նախաձեռնությունները ներկայացնելու համար:

Մեկօրյա միջոցառումը ներառելու է պլենար նիստեր, պանելային քննարկումներ և զուգահեռ սեսիաներ, որոնց ընթացքում կքննարկվեն առանցքային ուղղություններ, օրինակ՝
🗑️ թափոնների կառավարում,
💧 ջրային ռեսուրսներ,
༄ օդի որակ,
🏞️ կենսաբազմազանություն,
⚖️ արդար անցում,
🚙 տրանսպորտ,
🌦️ կլիմա և էներգետիկա,
🌾 սննդային համակարգեր,
🧪քիմիական նյութերի կառավարում,
🇪🇺 ինչպես նաև ԵՄ շրջակա միջավայրի չափանիշներին համապատասխանեցման գործընթացը, այդ թվում՝ Հայաստան-ԵՄ Համապարփակ և ընդլայնված գործընկերության համաձայնագրի շրջանակում ընթացող զարգացումները։

Միջոցառման ողջ ընթացքում կապահովվի համաժամանակյա թարգմանություն հայերեն և անգլերեն լեզուներով։ 🗪

Համաժողովը կազմակերպվում է 🇸🇪 Շվեդիայի կողմից ֆինանսավորվող «Կանաչ օրակարգ Հայաստան» ծրագրի շրջանակներում, որն իրականացվում է Ստոկհոլմի շրջակա միջավայրի ինստիտուտի (SEI) և ՀԱՀ Յակոբեան բնապահպանական կենտրոնի կողմից՝ EU4Green Recovery East ծրագրի հետ համագործակցությամբ:

Մասնակցելու համար խնդրում ենք գրանցվել այս հղումով 👉https://forms.gle/65ti7H9xGsBn4Bfa6
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On May 11, Yerevan will host a major conference dedicated to environmental issues and the green transition in Armenia 🇦🇲🌿

Green Agenda Armenia Conference 2026 aims to bring green transition topics into broader public discussion, highlight the role of the Green Agenda Armenia project, and showcase ongoing initiatives contributing to national progress.

The one-day conference will feature plenary sessions, panel discussions, and breakout sessions covering key areas such as:
🗑️ waste management,
💧 water resources,
༄ air quality,
🏞️ biodiversity,
⚖️ just transition,
🚙 transport,
🌦️ climate and energy,
🌾 food systems,
🧪 chemical management,
🇪🇺 as well as Armenia’s alignment with EU environmental standards, including developments under the Armenia-EU Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA).

Simultaneous interpretation in Armenian and English will be available throughout the event 🗪

The conference is organized within the framework of the 🇸🇪 Sweden-funded Green Agenda Armenia project, implemented by the SEI - Stockholm Environment Institute and the AUA Acopian Center for the Environment, in collaboration with the EU4Green Recovery East project.

To participate, please register here 👉 https://forms.gle/65ti7H9xGsBn4Bfa6

23/04/2026

🇦🇲 Կենսաբազմազանության ոլորտում Հայաստանը կարևոր ձեռքբերում ունի․ վերջերս ՀՀ ազգային ժողովը ընդունեց կենսաբազմազանության պահպանության մասին Նագոյայի արձանագրությունը վավերացնելու մասին օրինագիծը։

Սա ավելին է քան Երևանում անցկացվելիք COP17-ին ընդառաջ արվող դիվանագիտական քայլ։ Այն ուժեղ ազգակ է, որ Հայաստանը լուրջ է վերաբերվում կենսաբազմազանությանը, ազգային ռեսուրսների կառավարմանը և դրանից ստացվող օգուտների արդար բաշխմանը։

Ի՞նչ կարևորություն ունի կենսաբազմազանությունը հայաստանցիների առօրյա կյանքում։

Այս հոդվածում Հայաստանի ամերիկյան համալսարանի Յակոբեան բնապահպանական կենտրոնի և Ստոկհոլմի շրջակա միջավայրի «Կանաչ օրակարգ» ծրագրի ազգային գնահատման զեկույցների փորձագետ Արսեն Գասպարյանը բացատրում է, թե ինչու այն հեռվում գտնվող տարածքների և հազվագյուտ կենդանատեսակների մասին չէ միայն։

Կենսաբազմազանութան մաս են
🐝գյուղատնտեսությանը նպաստող փոշոտողները,
🌳կլիման կարգավորող և աղետների ռիսկերը նվազեցնող անտառները,
💧Առողջությունը և ապրելակերպերը պաշտպանող էկոհամակարգերը,
🏙️Քաղաքներն ավելի կենսունակ դարձնող կանաչ տարածքները։

Երբ կենսաբազմազանությունը նահանջում է, հետևանքները վերացական չեն լինում։ Դրանք զգացնել են տալիս սննդային համակարգերում, հանրային առողջության, տեղական տնտեսությունների և հանրային բարեկեցության հարցերում։
COP17-ը հյուրընկալելու փաստով պայմանավորված՝ այս քննարկումները երբեք այսքան կարևոր չեն եղել։

Կարդացե՛ք ամբողջական հոդվածը 👉 http://bit.ly/48gxp2q հղումով

Այս հոդվածը պատրաստվել է Շվեդիայի միջազգային զարգացման գործակալության կողմից ֆինանսավորվող «Կանաչ օրակարգ Հայաստանի, Մոլդովայի և Ուկրաինայի համար» ծրագրի շրջանակում։ 🇸🇪

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🇦🇲 A major biodiversity milestone for Armenia: last month, the National Assembly adopted the law on ratification of the Nagoya Protocol to the Convention on Biological Diversity.

This is more than a diplomatic step ahead of COP17 in Yerevan. It is a strong signal that Armenia is taking biodiversity, natural resource governance and fair benefit-sharing seriously.

Why does biodiversity matter in everyday life in Armenia?

In this new article, Arsen Gasparyan - biodiversity expert at the Acopian Center for the Environment at the American University of Armenia and a contributing expert to SEI’s Green Agenda national assessment reports - explains why biodiversity is not just about rare spices and remote landscapes.

It is about:
🐝 pollinators that support agriculture
🌳 forests that regulate climate and reduce disaster risks
💧 ecosystems that protect health and livelihoods
🏙️ green urban spaces that make cities more liveable

When biodiversity declines, the consequences are not abstract. They are felt in food systems, public health, local economies and daily wellbeing.

Read the article here 👉 https://bit.ly/4vKjKuz

This article is part of the Green Agenda for Armenia, Moldova and Ukraine project, funded by Sida 🇸🇪

10/04/2026

🚩 New vodcast 🚩

Ukraine and Moldova are knocking at the EU’s door – but what does the accession journey really look like in a time of war and shifting geopolitics?

In our latest episode, Judith Gerhalter, former SEI Research Associate and co-author of the report "Navigating EU enlargement: key factors influencing EU decision-makers in the accession process," sits down with Dr. Tinatin Akhvlediani, Research Fellow in the EU Foreign Policy Unit at the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS), to explore:

🔹 The realities and roadblocks of EU enlargement
🔹 How security challenges are reshaping accession pathways
🔹 Lessons from Ukraine, Moldova and the Western Balkans
🔹 The role of civic activism and public opinion in shaping Europe’s future

What will the next wave of EU enlargement mean for Europe’s economy, democracy and security?

👉 Tune in now for an eye-opening discussion: https://buff.ly/cYsyOco

🎙️ This video podcast is produced by SEI's Green Agenda project, funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). The initiative supports a green and just transition aligned with EU accession goals across Eastern Europe and the Western Balkans.

Join us for a conversation inspired by SEI research, featuring Judith Gerhalter, former SEI Research Associate, in dialogue with expert reviewer Dr. Tinatin ...

07/04/2026

📣Проєкт «Зелений порядок денний» шукає спеціаліста з моделювання кліматичних та енергетичних процесів для роботи в команді «Офісу зеленого переходу» у Києві!

«Офіс зеленого переходу» (наш партнер та координатор проєкту в Україні) тісно співпрацює зі Стокгольмським інститутом навколишнього середовища (SEI) у Стокгольмі, Таллінні та Бостоні в рамках міжнародного проєкту «Зелений порядок денний», що фінансується Sida.

Основні напрями роботи:

✅ розробка енергетичних та кліматичних моделей (зокрема, LEAP)
✅ сценарний аналіз шляхів декарбонізації
✅ підтримка уряду у розробці кліматичних політик і планів (зокрема, НПЕК)
✅ підготовка звітів і технічної документації

🎓Вимоги: ступінь магістра або PhD у суміжній галузі, досвід у енергетичному/кліматичному моделюванні, знання українського та європейського законодавства у сфері енергетики та клімату, вільна англійська.

⏳Термін надання послуг: 12 місяців.
Заявки приймаються до 20 квітня 2026 року на [email protected].

Повна інформація про конкурс і вимоги до документів за посиланням 👉 https://cutt.ly/OtDfgZNP

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📣The Green Agenda Project is looking for a Climate and Energy Modeller to join the Green Transition Office team in Kyiv!

The Green Transition Office (our partner and project lead in Ukraine) is working closely with the SEI - Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) in Stockholm, Tallinn, and Boston as part of the international Green Agenda Project, funded by Sida.

Key responsibilities:
✅ Developing and refining energy/climate models, including the LEAP software system
✅ Conducting scenario analysis on energy transition pathways and decarbonization strategies — Supporting the Ukrainian government in developing climate and decarbonization plans, including the National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP)
✅ Drafting reports and technical documentation

🎓Requirements: Master's or PhD in engineering, environmental science, energy systems, or a related field; experience in energy/climate modeling; familiarity with EU and national climate/energy policies; fluency in English and Ukrainian.

⏳Service provision period: 12 months. Applications are accepted until April 20, 2026 at [email protected].

Full details and application 👉 https://cutt.ly/rtDfc5K5

01/04/2026

🇦🇲🇸🇪 This week, SEI had the honor of hosting Ambassador Anna Aghadjanian and Political Officer Elen Hovsepyan from the Embassy of Armenia in Sweden. They met with SEI management and the leadership team of SEI's Green Agenda for Armenia, Moldova, and Ukraine project.

Our discussions highlighted the strong collaboration between SEI and Armenia, focusing on advancing inclusive and sustainable development through our ongoing “Green Agenda” initiative, funded by Sida. We outlined our joint work supporting Armenia’s EU-aligned climate and environmental reforms, including capacity building, policy support, and technical assistance with and through key institutions such as the Ministry of Environment and the American University of Armenia.

We also shared recent project milestones, including the upcoming finalisation of Armenia’s new Chemicals Management Legislative Act - developed with national and international experts - as well as activities on climate neutrality, biodiversity, and waste management systems. The meeting further addressed the role of public awareness and effective communication in accelerating green transitions, acknowledging the challenges and opportunities in promoting environmental stewardship at all levels of society. We also had the valuable opportunity to learn from the Ambassador about similar projects where our teams could potentially collaborate and create impactful synergies.

A special thank you to Ambassador Aghadjanian for her openness, strategic insights, and commitment to strengthening ties between Sweden and Armenia in the era of the green transition. We look forward to deepening our cooperation and driving meaningful impact for a resilient and sustainable future.

🤝 Together, we bridge science, policy, and practice for building inclusive sustainable future.



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We help Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine achieve sustainable, inclusive climate neutrality through Green Transition Assessments, 2050 Roadmaps, and investment-ready projects.

26/03/2026

🇲🇩🤝🇸🇪 Ministerul Energiei al Republicii Moldova și Institutul de Mediu de la Stockholm au semnat un Memorandum de Înțelegere pentru a colabora în domeniul planificării energetice, modelării sistemului energetic și analizei securității aprovizionării cu energie.

Cooperarea va viza realizarea unei noi evaluări a adecvării resurselor de energie electrică, care va analiza în ce măsură Republica Moldova își poate acoperi necesarul de electricitate până în anul 2035, inclusiv în perioadele de consum maxim din sezonul rece sau în cazul unor întreruperi ale aprovizionării. Rezultatele vor ghida deciziile de investiții și vor sprijini alinierea la Regulamentul (UE) 2019/943 privind piața energiei electrice. 🇪🇺

În același timp, Ministerul va utiliza instrumentul Climate Neutrality Tool, dezvoltat de SEI, pentru a evalua impactul economic și climatic al diferitelor opțiuni de politică. Acest lucru va permite identificarea unor soluții eficiente din punct de vedere al costurilor.

Modelele și rezultatele vor fi dezvoltate împreună cu experți din Republica Moldova, cu accent pe utilizarea lor practică în procesul de planificare și luare a deciziilor la nivel național.

Semnarea acordului are loc în cadrul proiectului SEI Green Agenda, finanțat de Agenția Suedeză pentru Dezvoltare şi Cooperare Internațională (Sida), care sprijină tranziția Republicii Moldova către un sistem energetic mai durabil.

Vezi detalii: https://green-agenda.org/ro/moldova/news/Republic-of-Moldova-and-Stockholm-Environment-Institute-sign-agreement

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🇲🇩🤝🇸🇪 The Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Moldova and the Stockholm Environment Institute have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together on energy planning, system modelling and security of supply analysis.

The cooperation will focus on a new Electricity Resource Adequacy Assessment, which will assess Moldova’s ability to meet electricity demand through 2035, including during peak winter periods or supply disruptions. The findings will inform investment decisions and support alignment with EU Electricity Regulation (EU) 2019/943. 🇪🇺

At the same time, the Ministry will use SEI’s Climate Neutrality Tool to assess the economic and climate impacts of different policy options. This will help identify cost-effective solutions.

The models and results will be co-developed with Moldovan experts, with a focus on practical use of the models in national planning and decision-making.

The agreement is part of the SEI Green Agenda project, funded by Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), supporting Moldova’s transition towards a more sustainable energy system.

Read more: https://green-agenda.org/en/moldova/news/Republic-of-Moldova-and-Stockholm-Environment-Institute-sign-agreement

23/03/2026

🇲🇩🤝🇮🇹 Săptămâna trecută, o delegație din Republica Moldova a vizitat regiunea Puglia din Italia pentru a învăța direct experiența italiană în reutilizarea apelor uzate epurate în irigarea agricolă. Organizată de Institutul de Mediu de la Stockholm (SEI) și finanțată de Sida, în cadrul proiectului , vizita a oferit o mai bună înțelegere a aplicării reglementărilor UE în reutilizarea apei, în contextul procesului de integrare europeană a Republicii Moldova. 🇪🇺

💧 Cu sprijinul Acquedotto Pugliese (AQP), Regiunii Puglia, Autorității Hidrice din Puglia și CIHEAM Bari, Institutul Agronomic Mediteranean din Bari, vizita a demonstrat cm Italia, un lider în reutilizarea apei, implementează Regulamentul (UE) 2020/741 pentru irigarea agricolă durabilă. Specialiștii din Republica Moldova și Italia au discutat despre bune practici, cerințele de siguranță a apei, investițiile în dezvoltarea capitalului uman și soluțiile pentru deficitul de apă, în special în raioanele din sudul Republicii Moldova.

🌾 Vizitele de teren și dialogul deschis au creat oportunități pentru o colaborare pe termen lung și pentru promovarea unor practici agricole mai responsabile față de mediu.
Mai multe despre această vizită și pașii următori pentru managementul integrat al resurselor de apă în Republica Moldova:

https://green-agenda.org/ro/moldova/news/Moldova-delegation-visits-Apulia-Region
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🤝🇮🇹 Last week, a Moldovan delegation visited Italy's Apulia region to learn firsthand about innovative wastewater reuse practices for agriculture. Organised by Stockholm Environment Institute and funded by Sida as part of the project, the study visit deepened knowledge on applying EU water reuse regulation - vital as Moldova advances toward EU integration and advances climate adaptation efforts. 🇪🇺

💧With support from Acquedotto Pugliese (AQP), the Apulia Region, the Apulian Water Authority, and CIHEAM Bari, Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari, the visit showcased how Italy - a leader in water reuse in the EU - successfully implements Regulation (EU) 2020/741 for sustainable irrigation. Moldovan and Italian experts exchanged on best practices, rigorous water safety, investments in skills, and solutions for water scarcity - especially crucial for Moldova's southern regions.

🌾 Field visits and open dialogue created meaningful opportunities for future collaboration and greener agricultural practices back home.

Find out more about this important milestone and the path forward for Moldova’s sustainable water management: https://green-agenda.org/en/moldova/news/Moldova-delegation-visits-Apulia-Region