Kyiv city administration has initiated a comprehensive Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment to align local development with global climate change adaptation goals. This work is connected directly to Ukraine’s international commitments and its path toward EU integration.
This important step, undertaken in partnership with the Ukrainian Climate Office (UCO), brings together stakeholders from various sectors, such as environment, health, water, transport, and infrastructure to ensure a coordinated, evidence-based and inclusive approach. Understanding climate-related risks is essential for informed recovery planning, resilient infrastructure investments, and the long-term safety and wellbeing of Kyiv’s residents.
A recent multistakeholder workshop, facilitated by UCO, trained participants in Climate Risk assessment using GIZ Methodology. The workshop identified three priority climate hazards for Kyiv:
- Extreme heat / heat waves
- Flash floods
- Droughts and fire hazard
The workshop is the first in a series to analyse city specific climate change risks and vulnerabilities, which will be the basis for further analysis and an city-specific adaptation plan. The results will support Kyiv in setting clear priorities, enhancing local resilience, and integrating climate considerations into broader urban planning and investment processes.
Capacities for Climate Action (C4CA) project, which is implemented by GIZ on behalf of the German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) within the framework of the International Climate Initiative (IKI) and co-financed by the European Union.
