The European Investment Bank (EIB), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) have entered a collaboration to support Ukraine’s transition to renewable energy.
The initiative aligns with national priorities, the country’s European Union accession aspirations and the government’s strategic vision for sustainable development.
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The partnership was revealed at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome, Italy, held on 10 and 11 July 2025, where it was noted that the agreement is particularly timely given the extensive damage sustained by Ukraine’s civil and energy infrastructure due to war.
The EIB, UNDP and GIZ will work with Ukrainian municipalities on implementing renewable projects through the Renewable Energy Solutions Programme (RESP).
This programme integrates renewables into public buildings across Ukraine. It is backed by a €20m ($23m) contribution to the International Climate Initiative Fund from Germany’s Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety.
Its aim is not only recovery for Ukraine but also long-term sustainability through decentralised technologies such as solar panels and geothermal heat pumps.
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By GlobalDataThe fourth Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment report indicates that Ukraine has suffered an estimated $20.51bn in direct war damages to its energy sector.
More than half of its generation capacity has been destroyed, leading to urgent calls for robust renewable solutions. Prolonged power outages have severely affected essential services such as education and healthcare facilities.
The EIB will provide financial expertise while UNDP and GIZ will handle the on-the-ground implementation of decentralised renewable technologies aimed at enhancing public infrastructure resilience.
These measures are crucial for maintaining operational continuity during power disruptions, and contribute towards a green sustainable recovery in war-affected regions.
EIB vice-president Teresa Czerwińska stated: “The EIB is steadfast in its commitment to supporting Ukraine’s recovery and its green transition. This partnership with UNDP and GIZ is a demonstration of our shared vision for a resilient, sustainable and energy-independent Ukraine.
“By investing in renewable energy solutions for public infrastructure, we’re not only addressing immediate energy needs but also laying the groundwork for a cleaner, more secure energy future for Ukrainian communities. This is a crucial step towards rebuilding better and greener.”
In a significant move to address both immediate needs and future sustainability, the UNDP, in partnership with the government of Norway, has unveiled a $200m initiative aimed at transforming Ukraine’s war-ravaged energy sector.
The collaboration between UNDP and Norway will benefit four million Ukrainians by restoring critical energy services and developing sustainable infrastructure.
The initiative will introduce 148MW of new power capacity, alongside installing an additional 108MW through co-generation units, solar systems and energy storage across key regions such as Kyiv, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, Odesa and Zaporizhzhia.
Norwegian Minister for Trade, Industry and Fisheries Cecilie Myrseth stated: “Our $200m contribution, facilitated through this framework agreement with UNDP, underscores Norway’s commitment to not only addressing immediate energy needs but also investing in Ukraine’s long-term energy security and a sustainable, green future.
“This is a vital step towards ensuring resilience and stability for the Ukrainian people.”
