Project title: “Chernihiv for Climate Action аnd Sustainable Transformation”  

 Project acronym: Chernihiv4Climate

Project ID: P0000662-C2502

Program: subgrant within the framework of the Horizon Europe project “Pathways2Resilience: Co-developing pathways towards climate-resilient regions in Europe”, in accordance with the terms set out in Grant Agreement No. 101093942 between the legal entity Stichting Climate KIC International Foundation and the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (“CINEA”)

Duration of the project: 01.01.2026-30.06.2027

Project coordinator: Chernihiv Polytechnic National University

Project partners:

– Limited Liability Company “Sirocco Energy”

– Chernihiv Regional Development Agency

Objective of the project is to develop a comprehensive Climate Resilience Strategy, Climate Action Plan and Climate Resilience Investment Plan for Chernihiv Oblast.

The main tasks of the project:

• – to ensure strategic planning of climate-resilient recovery of Chernihiv region through the preparation of interconnected programmatic and financial instruments for long-term adaptation;
• – to form a coordinated cross-sectoral approach to climate adaptation in the region through the coordination of actions of public authorities, the scientific community, economic actors, and local communities;
• – to integrate analytical data and research results into the process of identifying priorities for adaptation measures and technological solutions for key areas of regional development;
• – to introduce sustainable mechanisms for engaging citizens and stakeholders in planning and decision-making processes in the field of climate adaptation;
• – to strengthen the institutional and expert capacity of the region for the implementation of integrated adaptation solutions, using scientific potential and EU experience;
• – to create conditions for attracting various sources of financing and applying innovative financial instruments in the field of climate resilience;
• – to ensure digital support for planning, monitoring, and evaluation processes of climate adaptation measures based on open data and transparent governance decisions.

 Expected results of the project:

• – Mobilising regional stakeholders, public authorities, businesses, academia, and communities, around a shared vision for climate-resilient post-war reconstruction;
• – Developing evidence-based adaptation pathways that integrate decentralised renewable energy, nature-based solutions, and climate-smart infrastructure, ensuring future-proof investments;
• – Producing an investment plan aligned with the Recovery and Reconstruction Plan to accelerate the implementation of adaptation measures in priority sectors such as water management, ecosystems, critical infrastructure, and agriculture;
• – Strengthening citizen and community engagement through participatory planning processes, ensuring diverse voices are reflected in policy and project design;
• – Increasing regional expertise in transformative adaptation solutions, combining Ukrainian research capacity with European best practices;
• – Expanding access to climate adaptation finance and innovative funding models to support long-term resilience;
• – Establishing a digital governance platform for real-time monitoring, decision-making, and transparency in adaptation planning and implementation.

Project Team from Chernihiv Polytechnic National University:

• Nataliia Kholiavko – Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor;
• Anatoliy Prystupa – Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor;
• Oleh Novomlynets – Doctor of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor;
• Zhanna Derii – Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor;
• Oksana Minina – Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor;
• Nataliia Shadura-Nykyporets – Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor;
• Viktoriia Shvets – Head of the Press Office;
• Maxim Koryavets – postgraduate student;
• Maxim Polyansky – postgraduate student;
• Viktoriia Bibik – student;
• Nataliia Haidai – Accountant.

About Pathways2Resilience: Pathways2Resilience is a flagship project of the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change. The EU Missions are new instruments designed to accelerate the implementation of the European Green Deal across five priority areas, including climate change adaptation. Additional information is available at:

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This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme Pathways2Resilience under grant agreement No 101093942. The European Commission is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information it contains.