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In 2024, global investment in clean energy exceeded $2 trillion for the first time
In 2024, global investment in clean energy exceeded $2 trillion for the first time

Half of this amount was provided by the countries of the Asia-Pacific region 

The State Environmental Inspectorate managed to receive technical assistance from USAID before it was suspended by Trump
The State Environmental Inspectorate managed to receive technical assistance from USAID before it was suspended by Trump

The decision to temporarily freeze funding for USAID Agency (USAID) has affected both NGOs and government agencies in Ukraine

How many and what projects the Decarbonization Fund lent in 2024
How many and what projects the Decarbonization Fund lent in 2024

This year their number should grow significantly

The Decarbonization Fund told how to get a soft loan for eco-modernization
The Decarbonization Fund told how to get a soft loan for eco-modernization

Comparative ease of procedure of its design led to a constant flow of applicants

In 2024, businesses of Dubno district in Rivne region paid almost UAH 600 thousand of eco-tax
In 2024, businesses of Dubno district in Rivne region paid almost UAH 600 thousand of eco-tax

In the published figures, Ekopolitika found some discrepancy

State Forestry Agency has not financed the only national park in Luhansk region for almost 3 years – UPG
State Forestry Agency has not financed the only national park in Luhansk region for almost 3 years – UPG

It did not even manage to release the director of the institution, who is suspected of collaborating with the occupation authorities

The EU may face a lack of funds for its climate goals as early as 2027, – ECB
The EU may face a lack of funds for its climate goals as early as 2027, – ECB

One of the reasons is the need for bloc countries to return funds received for recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic

The Decarbonization Fund will change the terms of loans: what to expect
The Decarbonization Fund will change the terms of loans: what to expect

Among the clients now are many energy service companies and other private legal entities

European Commission approves €3 billion support scheme for renewable hydrogen production
European Commission approves €3 billion support scheme for renewable hydrogen production

Most manufacturers will be located in non-EU countries

Financing of the Decarbonization Fund will almost double next year
Financing of the Decarbonization Fund will almost double next year

In 3 months of active work, the institution provided loans for the implementation of more than 30 projects