Lack of adequate international financial support poses a threat to Ukraine’s achievement of the goal of reducing CO2 emissions by 2030 to 35% of the 1990 level, Trade Representative of Ukraine, Deputy Economy Minister Taras Kachka said on Facebook.
According to him, otherwise, the level of emissions by 2030 may increase and amount to 37% to 42% of the 1990 level.
“Comparing the horizon of commitments (ten years) and the previous experience of Ukraine, which has been suffering from a number of macroeconomic and security crises since 2014, the level of greenhouse gas emissions in the period up to 2030 may increase and amount to 37% to 42% of greenhouse gas emissions from the 1990 level,” Kachka said.
He said the goal of Ukraine’s Second Nationally Determined Contribution to Paris Climate Accord is achievable in all spheres of the economy under the following conditions: maintaining and improving the access of key trading partners to foreign markets; pursuing a sustainable and predictable trade policy and the absence of restrictions and barriers from the parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (Appendix I) and other countries that may apply similar restrictions and barriers; availability of access to financing for climate modernization projects from the governments of developed countries, the private sector, international financial organizations and any other donors.
Today, on July 30, Deputy Economy Minister of Ukraine Iryna Novikova met with the founder of Welfare Investment Alliance consulting company, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Ukraine (2012-2019) Alisher Abdualiev.
The Deputy Minister of Economy expressed hope for the further strengthening of relations between the two countries and stressed that creating comfortable conditions for doing business and implementing new investment projects is an extremely important step for enhancing investment cooperation between the states.
“Today Ukraine is interested in attracting investments and therefore is actively introducing new legislative initiatives. We see a great demand from investors for industrial parks and a new mechanism to support investors in attracting investments, the so-called law on ‘investment nannies’,” Novikova said.
During the meeting, the participants discussed the prospects and possibilities of creating a simplified access to the markets of the countries, a favorable environment for the implementation of joint projects and attracting investments.
So, among the promising industries for cooperation between the two countries is the aviation industry, as well as the implementation of projects to create livestock complexes and silk production in Ukraine.
PwC team in Ukraine has been driving the AEO concept implementation since the beginning of its active development in Ukraine and has helped the first business in Ukraine to obtain the AEO status.
Having 15 years of experience and unique for Ukraine expertise PwC experts have developed a guide that contains comprehensive information about the status of AEO, companies that can get it, a detailed overview of the procedure and obstacles on this way, a comparative analysis of benefits and simplifications for business which provides this status.
The guide is available for download online in Ukrainian and English languages.
“It is my sincere hope that the Ukrainian business will have an opportunity to benefit from the AEO Programme and its special simplifications and this will enhance confidence in customs authorities.” – commented Vita Miroshnychenko, Head of Customs Regulations and International Trade practice, author of the guide on AEO programme, PwC Ukraine.
AVPA –Agency for the Valuation of Agricultural Products, is a non-governmental, non-profit organization, mainly composed of producers and taste enthusiast. The Association sets itself the objective of contributing to the best promotion of exceptional agricultural productions for the benefit of their producers. To do this, AVPA organizes 4 International Contest AVPA-Paris: “Teas of the World”, “Coffees roasted at Origin”, “Chocolates processed at Origin “, and ” World Edible Oils”.
This year AVPA organize its 4th international “Teas of the world” contest to encourage and support producers in this period of economic recovery.
AVPA contest helps tea producers
∙ in recognition of their exceptional quality in social and professional environment
∙ stand out from other producers, AVPA medals are the symbol of high quality and trust,
∙ to explore new markets around the globe, and more importantly in local geography.
The “Teas of the world” contest is organized in two very distinct parts:
I. Monovarietal teas (Camellia Sinensis). Jury President – Lydia Gautier
II. Infusions (infusion plants other than Camellia Sinensis), blends and flavoured teas, Jury President -Carine Baudry
The objective of the AVPA contest is to promote the recognition of exceptional producers by focusing primarily on organoleptic aspects. To learn more click here: Contest Rules.
Your organization has a great influence among tea producers in your country. To inform the tea producers in your country, we need your help and assistance. We are grateful for your time and consideration and request you to help spread this information to cooperatives and producers that are likely to be interested in this contest.
AVPA team and particularly Ksenia HLEAP (ksenia.hleap@avpa.fr) who is in charge of this project remain at your disposal for any question/queries you may have.
Philippe Juglar
President
www.avpa.fr
The Macroeconomic Review section has been launched on a monthly basis within the framework of the Experts Club. In the first video, the co-founder of the project, PhD in Economics, Maksim Urakin, analyzed the main macro indicators.
“The goal of our Macroeconomic Review project is to provide the viewer with the key statistics and information in the most convenient form, to do it succinctly and clearly, replacing cumbersome tables and lengthy reasoning with graphic analysis,” research organizer Maksim Urakin said.
In the block on the population of Ukraine, the latest data of the State Statistics Service on the number of residents of our country were presented, a comparison was made between the statistics of state bodies and the indicators of the so-called “electronic census” of January 2020. In addition, the latest data on unemployment and wages in the regions were studied.
In the economic block, the indicators of GDP, the volume of foreign trade, the main trade partners of Ukraine, the national debt, the indicators and sources of investment and industrial production are analyzed.
All data is presented in the form of graphs and diagrams that complement the visual backdrop.
In the future, the Experts Club will analyze and present both the current statistics of Ukraine and compare the latest data with the previous periods, as well as with the indicators of other countries.
In addition, a series of thematic programs are planned, which will be devoted to the state of various sectors of the Ukrainian economy and their characteristics over the period of 30 years of independence.
The full video can be found on the Experts Club YouTube channel at the link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCKGn3uGR_Y
You can subscribe to the Experts Club channel here.
Project finalists will have the opportunity to develop their own design project and undergo an internship in a business environment
Ukrainian cultural organizations have developed an innovative international educational program European Design Upgrade (EDU 2.0) for graduate students. The 2021 project is aimed at the development of creative industries and support for talented students of design and creative industries and is a continuation of the implemented international project in 2020.
EDU 2.0 is supported by the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation and implemented by the Vasyl Khmelnytsky K.Fund foundation and the non-governmental organization GoLocal. UNIT.City innovation parks in Kyiv and Kharkiv are business partners.
With the program, course participants will have the opportunity to increase their awareness and competitiveness, expand their worldview and gain understanding of the latest trends and achievements of European design, which were used in the European Design Upgrade project in 2020 and preparation for Ukrainian designers in Dutch Design Week 2020.
The project program will be available in Ukrainian and English and will include blocks: “Philosophy and concept of design”, “Urban design and innovative technologies”, “Business strategies for sustainable design”, “Humanistic design of the future”, two hackathons and final presentations of design ideas business representatives.
Among the advantages of the course are lecturer and mentoring support of leading Ukrainian designers and entrepreneurs of the creative sector, an active student network of designers, applied application of design concepts and interaction throughout the project with the innovative business environment. The finalists of the project, whose ideas will find a response from the partners, will have the opportunity to undergo an internship.
The project will run from early August to late October 2021. The ideal applicant must fill out a complete questionnaire, present the idea of their own project, indicate their own motivation and be a graduate of specialized universities. It is possible to become a participant of the program after filling in the form and interview-interviews with the project curators.
More about the program “Development of European Design” via the link.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The K.Fund foundation was founded by Ukrainian entrepreneur Vasyl Khmelnytsky in 2015 to support projects in the field of education and economics. K.Fund’s mission is to provide keys for development and implementation, provide opportunities for new knowledge and skills, facilitate discovery and help reach a new level.
The project is funded with support from the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation.
