0.47%
Share of global GHG emissions
Based on data from Climate Watch (CAIT 2020), developed and maintained by the World Resources Institute. #42
Climate Vulnerability Index ranking
A higher number means a higher vulnerability to climate change. Based on the ND-GAIN Index (2021), developed by the University of Notre Dame. #77
Human Development Index ranking
A lower number means a better human development score. Based on the Human Development Index (2021), developed by UNDP. 65%
Unconditional net emissions reduction target by 2030
(compared to 1990 levels)
The highest emissions reduction target, conditional or unconditional, included in the country’s latest NDC. NDC Status
Ukraine submitted its revised NDC in July 2021. 
The revision of the NDC was supported by the European Union (EU) through awareness-raising events organized under the EU4Climate initiative. Funded by the EU and implemented by UNDP, EU4Climate supports six countries in the Eastern Partnership implement the Paris Agreement and improve climate policies and legislation. In Ukraine, EU4Climate is now providing support with preparing the NDC Implementation Action Plan and the NDC Financial Strategy.
Key highlights from the NDC
- Ukraine’s revised NDC raises its emissions reduction target to 65% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels.
- The revised NDC provides limited information on adaptation, but the country aims to establish a baseline for adaptation and resilience measures by 2030.
- The country is looking to set more ambitious mitigation and adaptation targets with a focus on land use, land-use change, forestry, and transportation.
- Gender equality issues are a core component of the revised NDC.
How UNDP’s Climate Promise is helping Ukraine
The Climate Promise is being delivered in collaboration with key partners. Thanks to our partners in Ukraine:
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